Citizenship by investment in Egypt: the 2026 guide
A large-country passport via donation or investment, at a mid-range price.
Egypt grants citizenship by investment via a non-refundable government contribution (from around US$250,000), a real-estate purchase, a bank deposit, or a business investment. Processing takes several months. The passport's travel freedom is more limited than Caribbean options, but it offers a foothold in a large regional economy.
How Egypt's citizenship by investment works
The programme is government-run and offers several routes; the straightforward option is a one-off non-refundable contribution, with alternatives for those preferring an investment they may recover.
Investment options
Routes: a non-refundable contribution (from around US$250,000), real estate (from around US$300,000), a bank deposit (around US$500,000), or a business investment (higher thresholds). Family can be added.
Timeline & requirements
Processing typically takes six to nine months. Requirements include due diligence and source-of-funds evidence; there's no meaningful residence requirement.
Passport & travel freedom
The Egyptian passport offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to a more limited set of destinations than Caribbean passports — evaluate the current list against your travel needs.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Contribution route | From ~US$250,000 (non-refundable) |
| Real-estate route | From ~US$300,000 |
| Deposit route | ~US$500,000 |
| Timeline | ~6–9 months |
| Residence required | None |
Who it suits
Best for those wanting an affordable additional passport tied to a large regional economy, who don't need top-tier visa-free travel.
Where it fits in a borderless plan
A second passport is one flag of several. Pair Egypt's citizenship with a low-tax tax residency and a self-custody plan for your Bitcoin. Compare every route in the cheapest citizenship by investment in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Egyptian citizenship by investment?
From around US$250,000 via a non-refundable contribution, with real-estate, bank-deposit and business-investment alternatives at various thresholds.
Is the Egyptian passport strong?
Its visa-free access is more limited than Caribbean passports, so weigh it against your travel needs; the appeal is a foothold in a large regional economy.
Do I need to live in Egypt?
No — there is no meaningful residence requirement for the investment route.
Official sources
Rules change — always confirm the current position with the primary authority:
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