Egypt: Citizenship-by-Investment programme reformed — clearer pricing tiers

Who it affects

High-net-worth applicants seeking Egyptian citizenship.

Sources

Primary: General Authority for Investment and Free Zones ↗

Corroborating: Ministry of Finance (Egypt) ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction

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