Egypt•AfricaProperty Investment Residency (3-Year)
At a Glance
3 weeks – 3 months
USD $100,000
3 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Overview
Residency permit granted to foreign nationals who purchase real estate in Egypt with a minimum investment of $100,000 USD.
This residency permit is designed for foreign investors who purchase real estate in Egypt valued at $100,000 USD or more. It provides a 3-year renewable status for the investor and their immediate family. The program is managed through local administrative offices and requires the property to hold a 'Green Contract'.
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 3 years |
| Extension increments | 3 years |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Minimum investment of $100,000 USD in real estate
Property must be registered in the government land registrar (Green Contract)
Funds must be transferred from abroad
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Proof of property ownership (Green Contract)
Proof of funds transfer from abroad
Valid passport
Security clearance documentation
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Allows long-term residency in Egypt
- Includes immediate family members
- Renewable as long as investment is maintained
Worth Knowing
- Does not lead to permanent residency or citizenship
- Does not grant automatic work authorization
- Processing time can be lengthy due to property registration
- Property not registered in the government land registrar
- Failure to pass security clearance
Application Process
Purchase and register property
Submit application to GAFI or Ministry of Interior
Undergo security clearance
Receive residency permit
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