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Egypt · Investment route
Invest in government-approved real estate to obtain Egypt citizenship.
Last updated: 2025-09-23
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
The Real Estate Investment Route provides a tangible path to Egypt citizenship: invest in government-approved property, maintain ownership, and include eligible family members in a single application.
What you getالمزايا
Live, work, and study anywhere in Egypt.
Visa-on-arrival access to Nigeria and 51 other countries.
No residency requirement before or after citizenship approval.
Qualify for an E-2 Investor Visa in the United States.
Family inclusion: spouse and children under 21 years of age.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Real estate investment – Egypt government-approved projects
Due diligence – Principal applicant
Due diligence – Spouse
Due diligence – Dependent child (0–21)
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Be at least 18 years old.
Pass due diligence screenings and have a clean criminal record.
Be in good health, as confirmed by a health examination.
Complete the specified investment in government-approved real estate.
Proof of funds
Who cannot apply
Non-approved or uncertified projects.
Background red flags or unclear source of funds.
Attempting direct application without authorized agents.
The processكيف نعمل
Initial Consultation
Start with a consultation with XIPHIAS to understand eligibility and investment options.
Select Real Estate Project
Choose government-approved properties and prepare all necessary documents including escrow and notarized agreements.
Application Submission
XIPHIAS submits your application to the Egyptian Citizenship by Investment Unit.
Due Diligence Process
Extensive background investigations conducted by Egyptian authorities.
Investment Completion & Citizenship Issuance
After preliminary clearance, complete the real estate investment and receive the official citizenship decree and Egyptian passport.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity & Civil
- ✦Passport copies (validity ≥ 12 months)
- ✦Birth and marriage certificates (apostilled)
- ✦National ID and address proof
Financial & SOF
- ✦Bank statements (6–12 months)
- ✦Source-of-funds trail (salary/dividends/sale proceeds)
- ✦Banker’s reference letter
Real Estate
- ✦Property purchase agreements or land allocation letters
- ✦Escrow or payment proof
- ✦Source-of-funds references for the purchase
Compliance
- ✦Police clearance certificates
- ✦Medical form & basic labs
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Approved projectsالمشاريع
Government-approved Egypt real estate
Investment may include one or more properties or plots of land, in progress or completed.
Project availability and inventory change. Your advisor confirms current options and any exclusive allocations at onboarding.
Risk notes
Real estate performance, rental yields, and resale timelines are not guaranteed.
Liquidity depends on CIU rules and project-specific resale conditions.
Compliance
All transactions must follow government-approved escrow and documentation templates.
Enhanced due diligence and remote interview required for adults.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
A minimum of USD 300,000 in government-approved real estate is required.
Start the Egypt route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.