In force 1 Oct 2024
Citizenship-by-Investment programme reformed — clearer pricing tiers
Prime-ministerial decree in mid-2024 clarified and repriced the Egyptian Citizenship-by-Investment programme: non-refundable Treasury contribution US$250,000; real-estate investment US$350,000; direct business investment US$500,000 creating local employment; bank deposit US$500,000 (3-year lock). Processing target 6–9 months. Volumes expanded materially in 2024–2025 from Gulf and East Asian applicants.
Who it affects: High-net-worth applicants seeking Egyptian citizenship.
General Authority for Investment and Free Zones ↗ · Ministry of Finance (Egypt) ↗ · verified 2026-04-19