Citizenship by Investment – Bank Deposit (التجنس مقابل الاستثمار – وديعة)
Citizenship by Investment – Bank Deposit is a residence route in Egypt (Cetățenie prin investiție). USD 500k deposit at the Central Bank of Egypt for 3 yrs, no interest, refunded in EGP at CBE rate (FX risk); early withdrawal forfeits 20%. USD 10k fee per family.
Citizenship by investment: due-diligence checklist →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 400'000. 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.
| Categorie | Cetățenie prin investiție |
|---|---|
| Investiție | CHF 400'000 |
| Taxe (familie) | CHF 8'000 |
| Venit / an | — |
| Active | — |
| Ședere min. | — |
| RP | — |
| Cetățenie | acum |
| Muncă | yes |
| Eligibil | all (security vetting) |
| Impozit | Residents taxed up to 27.5%; foreign-source passive income of individuals generally not taxed in practice (verify). CH–EG treaty. |
| La data de | 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.
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