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Citizenship in Egypt

Egypt Citizenship

About Egypt

Overview

About Egypt

Egypt’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, launched in 2020, provides a fast and accessible path to obtaining an Egyptian passport. Applicants can qualify via a non-refundable donation to the state treasury, investment in government-approved real estate, business investment, or a bank deposit. Processing typically takes 6–9 months, subject to background and security checks.

Capital:CairoLanguage:ArabicCurrency:Egyptian Pound
Population
109,450,000
Capital
Cairo
Language
Arabic
Currency
Egyptian Pound
Time zone
UTC+2 (Eastern European Time)
Climate
Desert / Mediterranean

Why Egypt

Key Points

Why Egypt?

  • Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 51 countries

  • No residency requirement; Egyptian citizenship is lifetime and inheritable

  • Family-friendly: includes spouse and children under 21

  • Clear and secure investment routes: Donation, Real Estate, Business Investment, Bank Deposit

  • Thorough due diligence and security checks conducted by Egyptian authorities

Process

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Eligibility check by XIPHIAS to assess candidate credentials for Egypt Citizenship by Investment.

  2. Step 2

    Collect and certify all necessary supporting documents, including passports, birth certificates, and financial statements.

  3. Step 3

    Submit the application and pay the non-refundable fee to the Egyptian CBI Unit.

  4. Step 4

    Complete due diligence and background checks performed by Egyptian authorities.

  5. Step 5

    Make the investment according to your chosen CBI option: Donation, Real Estate, Business, or Bank Deposit.

  6. Step 6

    Receive the official citizenship decree and Egyptian passport.

Eligibility — Requirements

Eligibility

Requirements

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The following list outlines the core eligibility requirements for this program.

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a clean criminal record to qualify for Egypt Citizenship by Investment.

  • Pass thorough due diligence screenings conducted by Egyptian authorities, including proof of legal source of funds.

  • Be in good health, confirmed through a medical examination by approved practitioners.

  • Fulfill the program's specified investment requirement: Donation to the State Treasury, Government-approved Real Estate, Business Investment, or Bank Deposit.

Frequently asked questions

The processing time for Egypt’s Citizenship by Investment program is typically 6–9 months, depending on due diligence, document completeness, and approval from Egyptian authorities.

Yes. You can include a spouse and children under 21 in your Egypt Citizenship application. Fees vary depending on the number and age of dependents.

Egyptian passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 51 countries worldwide. Exact lists may change, so confirm during onboarding.

No. There is no residency requirement; the process can be completed entirely from abroad.
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