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A security-services check runs the entire first stage, not a formality

Egypt
citizenship by investment

A direct treasury contribution from $250,000 with full citizenship. The first six months are not a paperwork formality — they are a genuine check of the applicant by Egyptian security services.

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Contribution from
$250,000
Time to status
6–12 mo.
Stay requirement
not required
Visa-free countries
52

Four routes to choose from

The treasury contribution is the fastest, most direct route. The other three cost more but give something back in return: real estate, a business stake, or a partly refundable deposit.

ROUTE
AMOUNT
WHAT TO KNOW
State treasury contribution
AMOUNT$250,000
Non-refundable, plus a separate $10,000 government fee to open the case with the CIU.
Real estate from a government project
AMOUNT$300,000
Hold for at least 5 years.
Business investment + treasury donation
AMOUNT$350,000 + $100,000
A combined route — business investment plus a separate contribution.
Interest-free bank deposit
AMOUNT$500,000
Refunded in Egyptian pounds (not the original currency) after 3 years.

What the full cost consists of

Beyond the contribution itself — a separate government fee to open the case, and legal representation that here traditionally includes full due-diligence support of the transaction.

COST ITEM
RATE
APPLIES TO
Government fee to open the CIU case
RATE$10,000
per application, paid to the Central Bank of Egypt
Legal representation (including due diligence)
RATE~$10,000
per family, covers the full transaction support
Treasury contribution
RATEfrom $250,000
per applicant, non-refundable

How the process runs

01
Pre-screening
The CIU (Citizenship by Investment Unit) checks eligibility, nationality acceptance, and the legal source of funds before the main process begins.
02
Registering the application
The Registration Department processes documents within 3 business days and flags any missing items.
03
Security-services check
The entire first stage (around 6 months) checks the applicant against Egyptian security-authority databases — a genuine review, not a formality.
04
Preliminary approval
Within 3–6 months the Prime Minister issues preliminary approval, and the applicant receives a 6-month residence permit.
05
Final decision and passport
Limited in-person presence in Egypt is required for biometrics, medical checks, and collecting the final passport.

A good fit if

Your nationality is accepted by the programme and your source of funds is easy to document — the key filter at the pre-screening stage.
You are ready for a genuine security-services check, not a formal due-diligence pass like some other countries.
The treasury contribution appeals to you as the fastest and most direct of the four routes.
You do not need a government registry of licensed immigration agents — Egypt has none.

A poor fit if

Your nationality is not accepted by the programme — this is determined at the very first, pre-screening stage, before the main filing.
You need a result faster than six months — the security check alone takes about 6 months.
You want your capital back in the original currency — the only partly-refundable route (deposit) returns funds in Egyptian pounds, not the currency invested.
Your source of funds is hard to document — it is checked especially carefully at every stage here.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

Henley & Partners
Лондон, Великобритания · since 1997
The largest advisory firm in the industry — over 70 offices worldwide; also advises governments on designing migration programmes.
NTL Trust
Карибский регион (офисы в Латинской Америке, Европе, на Ближнем Востоке и в Азии) · since 1994
30+ years in citizenship and residence by investment, officially accredited by several Caribbean governments; also trust and corporate services.
Arton Capital
Монреаль, Канада · since 2006
Global financial advisory firm specialising in residence and citizenship by investment.
Astons
Дубай, ОАЭ (основана в Лондоне) · since 1989
One of the oldest firms in the market, over 9,000 clients from 100+ countries; Golden Visa, citizenship and RBI worldwide.
CS Global Partners
Лондон (Мэйфэр), Великобритания · since 2012
Holds an official government mandate to promote the citizenship-by-investment programmes of St Kitts & Nevis, Dominica, and Saint Lucia.
Savory & Partners
Дубай, ОАЭ · since 2009
Over 70 specialists across 8 offices on three continents, 20+ jurisdictions, over 11,000 clients.

This is an independent list of firms in the market, not our partners — we do not forward requests to them or receive payment for referrals. Contact them directly via the link.

Frequent questions

How real is the security-services check?

It is not a formality — the entire first stage of the process, about 6 months, is dedicated specifically to checking the applicant against Egyptian security-authority databases. An application can be refused at this stage even with formally correct paperwork.

Is every nationality accepted into the programme?

No, nationality acceptance is checked at the pre-screening stage before the main process starts — a first filter that can reject an application right away.

Can you get the invested money back?

Only via the bank deposit route ($500,000) — and even then the refund comes in Egyptian pounds after 3 years, not the original currency. The treasury contribution ($250,000) is entirely non-refundable.

Does Egypt have a registry of licensed immigration agents?

No, like Turkey, the UAE, and Panama — there is no single government registry of intermediaries; firms are selected by registration and track record.

Who can be included in the application?

Confirmed individually with the appointed firm — family composition and dependant fees vary by route.

How long does the whole process really take?

6–12 months from filing to passport, depending on the complexity of due diligence and the chosen investment route.

Sources

Global Citizen Solutions — detailed breakdown of routes, fees and stages for 2026↗Immigrant Invest — breakdown of the security-services check and timeline↗

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 26 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.