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The process takes 6-9 months from start to finish.\n\nEgyptian passports, however, are unlikely to improve the visa-free travel prospects of most applicants; Egyptians enjoy visa-free travel to only 51 destinations.","how_to_qualify":"Egypt’s CIP has four different contribution options:\n\n**Real Estate Investment Option**\n\nThe investor can purchase one property or more with a minimum investment of US$300,000. The investor can pay the amount in installments over the course of a year.\n\n**Company Establishment Option**\n\nAn investor may choose to establish a new company in Egypt or invest in a previously established company in Egypt. This option requires a new minimum investment of US$350,000. In addition, applicants qualifying through this route must make a US$100,000 donation to the state.\n\n**Donation Option**\n\nInvestors may also apply using the Central Bank of Egypt deposit investment program. This program requires the applicant to make a bank deposit of US$250,000. Applicants can pay this amount in installments over the course of one year, receiving the citizenship only once they pay the full amount.\n\nIf the investor wishes, he may also apply using the Central Bank of Egypt deposit investment program. This program requires the applicant to make one of the following bank deposits:\n\n**Bank Deposit Option**\n\nThe investor must make a deposit of US$500,000, refundable after 3 years with no accrued interest, in the Egyptian local currency, without interest.\n\nReal estate and business investments must be maintained for at least five years. Divesting before this period may result in the loss of citizenship unless a compensating non-refundable contribution of US$250,000 is made.\n\nIn addition to the chosen investment, all applicants must pay a non-refundable government fee of US$10,000.","benefits":"- Increased visa-free travel\n- Minimal physical presence requirements\n- Permits dual/multiple citizenship\n- Lower taxes\n- Lower cost of living\n- Short processing time","citizenship_timeline":"**Citizenship Timeline and Requirements**\n\nThe applicant is awarded Egyptian citizenship immediately upon approval.\n\nChildren under 21 obtain citizenship simultaneously with the main applicant. The spouse, however, receives citizenship two years after the main applicant’s approval.\n\nBrowse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed [IMI Citizenship Catalog](https://www.imidaily.com/citizenship-catalog/).","legal_basis":"**Program Authority and Legal Basis**\n\nApplications for this program may be directed to **[Egyptian Citizenship by Investment Unit](https://www.ecu.gov.eg/)**.\n\nLegislation upon which this program is based: Parliament Law No. 190 of 2019."}},"experts_ordering":"Order rotates daily so every listed professional takes turns at the top. Official Partners are listed before IMI Pros. Order does not indicate rank or quality.","as_of":"2026-11-12T18:23:22.556Z"},"meta":{"publisher":"IMI Daily","attribution":"Source: IMI Daily (https://www.imidaily.com). Free to use with credit to IMI Daily and a link to the item's url.","license":"https://www.imidaily.com/api/terms","disclaimer":"General information only, not legal, tax or investment advice. 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