At a glance

Quick facts

Minimum investment: $250,000; Currency: USD

Typical timeline: 6 months; From application start

Highlights

Egypt citizenship
donation route
Africa Citizenship Program
Egyptian passport

Program

Program specifics

Route type: Donation; Eligible investment pathway

Last updated: Mar 1, 2025; Subject to regulatory change

Information is indicative and may change; confirm current terms with an advisor.

Program overview

The Egypt Donation Citizenship by Investment (CBI) route provides a fast, secure, and non-refundable pathway to Egyptian citizenship. Applicants make a contribution to the state treasury, include eligible family members under a single application, and gain visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 51 countries. The process is transparent, compliant, and efficient, offering lifetime citizenship with no residency requirement.

Investment overview

Applicants can obtain citizenship through a non-refundable donation starting from USD 250,000 for a single applicant. Contribution thresholds increase for family inclusion. Government processing, due diligence, and passport issuance fees are applied per Egyptian CBI rules. This option is ideal for investors seeking speed and simplicity without property ownership.

Costs & proof of funds

Costs & funds

Program fees & proof of funds

Estimated program totals

USD: $257,500

Required proof of funds

USD: $0

Detailed fee table

Program fee breakdown with price, timing and notes.
Item	Price	When	Notes
Donation contribution (principal applicant)	$250,000	At approval/closing	Minimum donation required for a single applicant. Additional contributions apply for family inclusion.
Due diligence — principal applicant	$5,000	At submission	Mandatory background and KYC checks for the main applicant.
Due diligence — spouse	$2,500	At submission	Mandatory background and KYC checks for spouse.
Due diligence — dependent child (0–21)	$0	At submission	No due diligence fee for children under 21.

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We’ll share a personalized cost sheet after your pre-screen.

Proof of funds

Proof of funds$0
Applicants must demonstrate ability to cover the donation and all associated fees for themselves and dependents.

Required (USD): $0

Figures are indicative and may change with family size, project selection and program updates.

Official

Government fees

Total (USD): $300

Passport fee (per person)
Charged at issuance stage; non-refundable.
$300

Official fees (payable to the government)

Item	Amount	Notes
Passport fee (per person)	$300	Charged at issuance stage; non-refundable.

Government fees are set by the issuing authority and may change without notice. We’ll confirm current rates during onboarding.

Checklist

Document checklist

8 total items

Documents vary by family profile; we’ll tailor your list.

Identity & Civil

3 items

Passport copies (validity ≥ 12 months)
Birth and marriage certificates (apostilled)
National ID(s) and address proof

Financial & SOF

3 items

Bank statements (6–12 months)
Source-of-funds trail (salary/dividends/sale proceeds)
Banker’s reference letter

Compliance

2 items

Police clearance certificates
Medical form & basic labs

Snapshot

Eligible dependents

3 of 4 categories included

IncludedNot included

Spouse: Included
Yes
Children: Up to 21 years21
Yes
Parents: From 55+ years55+
Yes
Siblings: Not included
No

Disclosure

Risk & compliance

Please read carefully. These notes are informational and do not constitute legal or financial advice.

Risk notes

2 items

Donation is non-recoverable; no capital return.
Due diligence may extend timelines if additional checks are needed.

Compliance

2 items

Enhanced KYC (source-of-funds, banking reference, PEP checks).
Remote interview typically required for adult applicants.

Comparison

Table how the Donation Route stacks up against all other Egypt CBI options:

Feature	Donation Route	Real Estate Investment	Business Investment	Bank Deposit
Minimum Investment	USD 250,000	USD 300,000+	USD 450,000 (100k to state + 350k in business)	USD 500,000
Family Inclusion	Spouse + children under 21	Spouse + children under 21	Spouse + children under 21	Spouse + children under 21
Processing Time	6–9 months	6–9 months	6–9 months	6–9 months
Residency Requirement	None	None	None	None
Investment Type	Non-refundable financial contribution	Asset-backed property purchase	Business equity / fixed capital	Interest-free bank deposit
Government & Due Diligence Fees	Per Egyptian CBI rules	Per Egyptian CBI rules	Per Egyptian CBI rules	Per Egyptian CBI rules
Passport Fee	USD 500 per person	USD 500 per person	USD 500 per person	USD 500 per person
Benefits	Fast, simple, financial-only	Asset-backed, rental potential, long-term investment	Business returns, entrepreneurial	Low-risk, secure, refundable deposit
Liquidity / Exit Options	Not refundable	Can be resold after minimum holding period	Depends on business performance	Refund after 3 years (no interest)
Visa-Free Travel	51 countries	51 countries	51 countries	51 countries