EgyptCBI
Egypt citizenship
The citizenship by investment program of Egypt — a passport for a non-refundable contribution or an investment in the country economy.
- What it is
- Egypt’s citizenship by investment programme
- Form
- A non-refundable contribution or an investment in real estate/business/a deposit
- Threshold
- From $250,000 (for the contribution option)
- Advantage
- A major country in the region, growing visa-free access
- Can you prepare
- Yes: choose the form for your goal and budget
In plain words
Egypt CBI is Egypt’s citizenship by investment programme. It offers several options: the simplest is a non-refundable contribution to the state treasury (usually from $250,000), as well as an investment in real estate, a bank deposit or a business of set amounts. The format is chosen for the goal: minimum cost or preserving capital in an asset.
Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world, with a growing economy, and its programme is attractive to those for whom links with the Middle East and Africa matter. The passport gives citizenship for life, passes to children and gradually widens visa-free access. The contribution option is the fastest and most predictable route.
Like any investment programme, Egypt’s requires transparency about the source of funds and passing a check. The choice between a non-refundable contribution and an investment in an asset depends on whether minimising cost or preserving capital matters more. We help assess the options, prepare a clean file and handle the process without delays.
Who Egypt CBI suits
What matters about Egypt CBI
- A contribution from $250,000
- Real estate or a business
- A bank deposit
- Minimum cost — the contribution
- Preserving capital — an asset
- For the goal and budget
- A major country in the region
- Growing visa-free access
- For life and for the children
- Funds check
- Transparency
- Timelines and fees
How to obtain Egyptian citizenship
- 01Choosing the form of investment
- 02Preparing the file
- 03Investment and check
- 04Review
- 05Egyptian passport
What you need to know
- Egypt CBI is Egyptian citizenship by investment
- There is a non-refundable contribution from $250,000 and an investment in an asset
- Egypt is the largest country in the Arab world
- The passport is for life and passes to children
- It requires transparency about the source of funds
Common mistakes
- Choosing the form of investment without regard to the goal
- Expecting the contribution back — the contribution option is non-refundable
- Failing to evidence the source of funds
- Not accounting for fees and timelines on top of the main sum
- Hiding a contentious episode — the check will find it
What this means for a BRIDGES client
We handle the Egyptian programme end to end: we help you choose between a non-refundable contribution and an investment in an asset, prepare a transparent file and take you through the check. We obtain a second passport with links to the region’s largest country — predictably, for you and your whole family.
Frequently asked questions
01 /How much does Egyptian citizenship cost?
It depends on the form: the most affordable option is a non-refundable contribution from $250,000. There are also investments in real estate, a deposit or a business of set amounts.
02 /What investment options are there?
A non-refundable contribution to the treasury, buying real estate, a bank deposit or an investment in a business. The form is chosen for the goal: minimum cost or preserving capital.
03 /Is the money returned?
The contribution option is non-refundable. With an investment in an asset (real estate, a deposit), capital is preserved under the programme’s rules. We set out the economics of each route.
04 /What makes Egyptian citizenship valuable?
Links with the largest country in the Arab world, a growing economy and the convenience of doing business in the Middle East and Africa. The passport passes to children.
05 /Do you need to evidence the source of funds?
Yes, the origin of the money is checked. We prepare transparent evidence in advance so that the application goes through without delays.
06 /Does citizenship extend to the family?
Yes, the spouse and children are included in the application. The citizenship is for life and passes by descent.
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This material has undergone editorial review by BRIDGES.
An Egyptian passport for your goal?
We will compare the contribution and an investment in an asset, prepare the file and obtain citizenship — for your budget and links with the region.