How much Egyptian citizenship costs in 2026

6 min read · Published 6 October 2026 · Updated 8 October 2026

The cheapest Egyptian passport is a $250,000 non-refundable contribution plus about $10,000 in fees. We break down the four investment options, what comes back and what does not, and what a family should budget.

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Key point	2026 figures
Minimum investment	a $250,000 non-refundable contribution
Fee	~$10,000, not refunded on refusal
Other options	property from $300,000, business from $350,000 plus $100,000 to the treasury, a $500,000 deposit
Timeline	6-12 months, longer in practice
Family	children under 21 with the investor, the wife after 2 years
Passport	49 visa-free destinations
Dual citizenship	allowed

Amounts checked: 2026-10-06

Egypt has sold citizenship since 2019, and it is one of the cheapest programmes in the world, starting at $250,000. But only the threshold is cheap. The passport opens 49 visa-free destinations, fewer than the Russian one, and the contribution and fee are not returned under any outcome.

Below are all four investment options, the cost items, minimum amounts for a family, timelines and what happens to the money on refusal. We will calculate the full amount for your family online.

What the cost is made of

Cost item	Amount	Who pays
Non-refundable contribution	from $250,000	main applicant
Government fee	$10,000	once per application
Property instead of the contribution	from $300,000, the property stays yours	main applicant
Project or company share	from $350,000 plus $100,000 to the treasury	main applicant
Deposit in a state bank	$500,000 for 3 years	main applicant
Medical certificates from an Egyptian clinic	clinic rates	each family member
Translations and legalisation of documents	per document	each family member

All four options are legally equivalent: the passport is the same, and the only difference is whether the money comes back and in which currency. The deposit is returned without interest and in Egyptian pounds at the current rate, so the currency risk is yours.

The cheapest option is a $250,000 contribution and about $10,000 in fees, from $260,000 per application in total.

The contribution is non-refundable, so a mistake costs $260,000

The main risk of the Egyptian programme is not the amount but irreversibility: the non-refundable contribution and fee are not returned on refusal, and property often lacks registered title. Before filing, Murblz checks whether your nationality and source of funds are accepted, chooses the investment option, checks the property and its title and confirms the spouse's status in advance.

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How much it costs for a family of 2, 3 and 4

Family	Minimum
Two adults	from $260,000 (the wife by application after 2 years of marriage)
Two adults and a child	from $260,000 (a child under 21 included, the wife after 2 years)
Two adults and two children	from $260,000 (children under 21 included, the wife after 2 years)

Children under 21 get citizenship with the investor. The wife of a foreigner who became Egyptian gets citizenship only by application after 2 years of marriage, and the law offers no route for the husband of a female investor. The applicant's parents cannot be included.

We will calculate online the full cost for your family: the contribution, fees for each member and due diligence.

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What the cost does not include

flights and accommodation during mandatory visits to Egypt;
medical certificates, translations and legalisation for each family member;
2.5% tax on the price when selling property after 5 years;
currency losses when the deposit is returned in Egyptian pounds;
support: we quote it after reviewing the documents.

Timeline by step

Step	Time
Preliminary check of nationality and source of funds	from a few weeks
Filing documents and paying the fee	1-2 months
Security check	usually the longest stage, from several months
Residence permit for up to 6 months and money transfer	up to 6 months
Decision and passport issue	after the check is complete

The usual timeline is 6-12 months, often longer in practice: there is no single standard for the check.

Is money refunded if you are refused

The $250,000 contribution is not returned under any outcome, and the fee of about $10,000 is not refunded on refusal either. So nationality, source of funds and family composition are checked before filing.

Property stays yours and can be sold after 5 years. A business share also stays with you, but the $100,000 to the treasury is not returned. The deposit is returned after 3 years without interest in Egyptian pounds.

Comparison with neighbouring programmes

Country	Route	Minimum for one	Time	Dual citizenship
Jordan	New project outside the capital and 10 jobs	from $705,220	About 3 years: a temporary passport, then citizenship	allowed
Turkey	Real estate from $400,000	from $408,310	A few months after the purchase, no fixed deadline	allowed
Vanuatu	Government fund contribution under the DSP	from $135,000	Usually 1-3 months	allowed

Jordan costs more, but the investment remains your asset, while Turkey requires $400,000 in property and gives a stronger passport. Vanuatu is cheaper per family, but its contribution is also non-refundable.

Who the Egyptian passport suits

The Egyptian passport suits those doing business in the region or wanting a second citizenship without residence requirements or exams. For travel it is weaker than the Russian one: of its 49 visa-free destinations, only eight countries, mostly in Africa, would be new for a Russian passport holder. If the main goal is visa-free Europe, look at other programmes.

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FAQ

How much does Egyptian citizenship cost in 2026?

At minimum a $250,000 non-refundable contribution and about $10,000 in fees, from $260,000 per application. Translations, medical certificates and trips come on top.

Can you get Egyptian citizenship through property?

Yes, from $300,000. The property stays yours and can be sold after 5 years, but some property in Egypt is not in the state register, so title is checked before purchase.

Is money refunded if Egyptian citizenship is refused?

The contribution and fee are not refunded. Property, a business share and a deposit remain yours, but the $100,000 to the treasury under the business option is not returned.

Does the family get citizenship with the investor in Egypt?

Children under 21 do; the wife gets citizenship by application after 2 years of marriage; the husband of a female investor and parents are not included.

How long does Egyptian citizenship take?

Usually 6-12 months, longer in practice: the security check is the longest stage.

Can you keep a Russian passport?

Yes, Egypt allows dual citizenship. A Russian citizen must notify the Interior Ministry of the second citizenship within 60 days.

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