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Egypt offers citizenship starting from $250,000 -

Egypt offers citizenship starting from $250,000

By Eudore R. Chand

DUBAI 5 February 2019: Egypt has opened up its citizenship to foreigners following in the steps of Canada, Australia and other countries which offer passports against investments.

The Council of Ministers of Egypt issued a decision whereby foreign nationals can obtain Egyptian citizenship provided that they meet specific conditions as outlined in the law, said immigration specialists Fragomen.

The conditions outlined in the law include:

  • Purchasing a property worth a minimum of USD 500,000 in one of the areas designated by the relevant authorities in Egypt; or
  • Investing in a new or existing business of a minimum of USD 400,000 in accordance with the Investment Law; or
  • Depositing USD 750,000 to the Central Bank of Egypt (refundable after five years with no interest); or
  • Depositing USD 1 million to the Central Bank of Egypt (refundable after three years with no interest); or
  • Depositing USD 250,000.00 to the Central Bank of Egypt as a non-refundable payment towards direct revenue to the state.

Applicants must be able to meet all prescribed eligibility conditions for a minimum of five years (with some exceptions), otherwise they must pay a non-refundable fee of USD 250,000 in order to maintain his/her citizenship, Fragomen said.