Eligibility quiz
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Benefits
Benefits for youBenefits for you
Egyptian passport and ID
Egyptian citizens can get a passport and identity card.
A passport is normally valid for seven years, but may be shorter if the holder lacks the required ID or has unresolved military-service status.
The identity card is normally replaced every seven years.
Live in Egypt for life
Egyptian citizens can enter and live in Egypt without a visa or residence permit.
They cannot be removed to another country as foreigners.
Study in Egypt
Egyptian citizens have a right to education in Egypt, including free education at state institutions at the stages set by law.
This does not guarantee a place on every course or at every institution.
Work in Egypt
Egyptian citizens can work and start businesses in Egypt without a foreign worker's permit.
Some jobs, especially in public service, the courts, security and the military, have extra requirements.
Get help abroad
Egyptian citizens abroad can get help from embassies and consulates, including with work problems and checking on relatives.
They can also help arrange the return of a person's remains after death.
Vote and run for office
Egyptian citizens can normally vote from age 18 in elections and referendums, and can stand for office if they meet the conditions.
Those who become Egyptian through naturalisation are entered in the voter database after five years.
Use public healthcare
Egyptian citizens have a right to healthcare and health insurance.
What is covered and whether a person must contribute depend on the health insurance rules.
Get social support
Egyptian citizens without social insurance may qualify for social security support if they cannot support themselves and their family.
This includes situations involving disability, old age or unemployment, and depends on their means and eligibility.
How to apply
Applying at the officeApplying at the office
Download the application form
Download the Application Form for the Egyptian Citizenship and its additional-information material.
Download the formFill in the form
Fill in the form and select your investment option. Include the requested personal, address, residence and family details.
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Confirm the investment terms
Ask the citizenship applications office for written confirmation of the current requirements before transferring funds. The application form lists a deposit option that differs from the current three-year deposit option.
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Pay the filing fee
Pay the US$10,000 filing fee by bank transfer from abroad to the Central Bank of Egypt account shown on the form. Keep the transfer form for your application.
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Gather your documents
Prepare the required documents for the citizenship applications office.
See required documentsMail your application package
Mail your completed form and documents to the citizenship applications office at the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones building, first floor, 3 Salah Salem Street, Nasr City, Cairo 11562, Egypt. You can also deliver the package there by hand.
Get the mailing addressComplete your medical examination
Have the medical examination and submit the official medical report to the citizenship applications office during your residence period.
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Submit your investment document
Complete your chosen investment and submit the original document showing that you have met its requirements to the citizenship applications office during your residence period.
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Wait for the decision
Wait for the citizenship applications office to decide your application.
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Documents needed
Family certificates and recordsFamily certificates and records
Marriage certificate *
Give a copy of your marriage contract.
* Only if you are married.
Considerations
Things to think aboutThings to think about
Military service for men
Eligible Egyptian men may have to do military service, including if they live abroad.
The duty depends on factors including age, education, health, previous service and whether they qualify for a delay or exemption.
Citizenship can be lost
Egyptian citizenship can be given up voluntarily.
It can also be taken away if someone acquires another citizenship without the required Egyptian permission, or obtained citizenship through fraud or false statements.
Discuss
Online communitiesOnline communities
مشاكل الاقامة في مصر واللاجئين وزواج الأجانب واكتساب الجنسية
Facebook group for people interested in Egyptian citizenship and visas (Arabic & English)
Join on FacebookForeigners in Egypt
English Facebook group for people living in Egypt interested in Egyptian local life
Join on FacebookExpats in Egypt - English Speaking Group
English Facebook group for people living in Egypt interested in Egyptian local life
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