Citizenship by Investment – Donation (التجنس مقابل الاستثمار – تبرع)
Citizenship by Investment – Donation is a residence route in Egypt (Cittadinanza per investimento). Non-refundable USD 250k transfer to the CBI Unit account at the Central Bank of Egypt; USD 10k fee per family. In-person verification since 2025.
Citizenship by investment: due-diligence checklist →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 200'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 0 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed up to 27.5%; foreign-source passive income of individuals generally not taxed in practice (verify). CH–EG treaty.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Cittadinanza per investimento |
|---|---|
| Investimento | CHF 200'000 |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 8'000 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | — |
| Cittadinanza | subito |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | all (security vetting) |
| Imposte | Residents taxed up to 27.5%; foreign-source passive income of individuals generally not taxed in practice (verify). CH–EG treaty. |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
If you become a citizen
Military service: mandatory — Men 18–30 · 12–36 months by education
Taxed for holding the passport: none — Residence-based taxation; citizens abroad not taxed on foreign income
Can you give it up?: difficult — Requires cabinet/Interior permission
Passport reputation (banks, sanctions): medium risk — Accepted with EDD; some private banks cautious
A second passport can also cost a government job or security clearance in your current country.
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.