{"id":6527,"date":"2022-04-18T15:24:59","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T13:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advice.aqarmap.com.eg\/en\/?p=6527"},"modified":"2022-04-26T11:02:08","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T09:02:08","slug":"egyptian-nationality-and-dual-nationalities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aqarmap.com.eg\/en\/advice\/egyptian-nationality-and-dual-nationalities\/","title":{"rendered":"Egyptian Nationality and Dual Nationalities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the last few years, many Arabs are seeking to earn Egyptian nationality; especially after the Cabinet of Ministers&#8217; decision to grant Egyptian nationality under few requirements which includes real estate investment. This, therefore, allowed businessmen to not only invest in Egypt but also earn Egyptian nationality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This decision allowed many Arab citizens from countries such as Syria, Iraq,Yemen, and Libya to apply for the nationality, enjoy the full rights of an Egyptian citizen, dealing with official institutions and governmental channels personally, and further facilitations in paperwork related to family or business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">##<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Latest Amendments in Egyptian Nationality Law<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Egyptian House of Representatives approved a couple of amendments on the law on granting Egyptian nationality in a way that investors can earn it through few application procedures and few conditions to be fulfilled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to these amendments, investors can obtain Egyptian nationality in case of purchasing, investing in any real estate project, or opening a trust fund in the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6532 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/advice.aqarmap.com.eg\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Egypt-passport-1000x658-2-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"704\" height=\"462\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aqarmap.com.eg\/en\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Egypt-passport-1000x658-2-300x197.jpg?v=1650288887 300w, https:\/\/aqarmap.com.eg\/en\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Egypt-passport-1000x658-2-768x505.jpg?v=1650288887 768w, https:\/\/aqarmap.com.eg\/en\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Egypt-passport-1000x658-2.jpg?v=1650288887 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">##<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Ways to\u00a0 Earn Egyptian Nationality<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the latest amendments in the list of requirements to apply for Egyptian nationality, there are 5 main ways through which this could happen and they include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depositing a non-refundable $250,000 to Egypt\u2019s national treasury<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying a state-owned real estate property with a value of no less than $500,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a project with a capital of $400,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depositing $1 million in a 3-year trust fund in CBE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depositing $750,000 in a 5-year trust fund in CBE<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">##Where Can You Go to Apply for Egyptian Nationality?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the National Authority for Investment and Free Zone, the applicants who are interested in applying for Egyptian nationality through investment can go to the unit responsible for processing nationality applications at the National Authority for Investment and Free Zone in the Sefarat neighborhood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A representative is immediately tasked to process their interest by going through all the required documents needed to apply prior to giving them the official application form of Egyptian nationality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">##What Are the Required Documents for the Application?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The unit responsible for processing applications stated that applicants are required to prepare approximately 18 documents in order to fulfill the requirements of earning Egyptian nationality through investment. These documents are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original of the application form<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the bank statement that verifies the transfer of $10,000 from abroad as application fees to the Central Bank of Egypt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the applicant\u2019s passport of the country of origin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the applicant\u2019s passport of any other nationalities they currently have<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 original, recent personal pictures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A statement of declaration from the applicant of all nationalities they currently have<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the spouse\u2019s passport of the country of origin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the spouse\u2019s passport of any other nationalities they currently have<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the marriage certificate\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the children\u2019s passports, birth certificates, or national IDs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original paper of the applicant\u2019s criminal status record that should be verified form Egyptian authorities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original paper of the applicant\u2019s list of movements from their country of origin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original paper of the applicant\u2019s list of movements from their country of residence (no less than 5 years of residence from the date of application)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An original statement from their country of origin that confirms that the applicant did not face any criminal sentence nor are they facing any penalties in honour crimes, and it should be verified from the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case the applicant owns shares of any companies, they must provide a copy of the company\u2019s commercial record and a copy of the company\u2019s taxation card. In addition to a copy of ownership contracts in case they own any real estate properties and a copy of the driving license of any vehicle they possess<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original certificate of the medical checkup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original paper that states and confirms the fulfillment of the Investment Programme<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">##Dual Nationalism in Egyptian Law<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egyptian law allows people to have more than one nationality or what is known as \u201cdual nationalities\u201d. However, citizens who want to apply for other nationalities must notify Egyptian authorities before starting the application process while keeping their first nationality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">##Real Estate Investment for Foreigners in Egypt<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the forms of real estate investment in Egypt to earn Egyptian nationality is buying any state-owned real estate property with no less than $500,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, <strong>foreigners<\/strong> can also start building their new life in Egypt and earn the nationality by starting a project with a $400,000 capital. Among the main areas in which foreigners can invest in are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aqarmap.com.eg\/en\/for-sale\/property-type\/north-coast\/new-alamein\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Alamein City<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Shorouk City, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/advice.aqarmap.com.eg\/en\/new-capital-compounds-egypt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Administrative Capital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and other new cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/aqarmap.com.eg\/en\/search-page-filters\">Start searching for properties on Aqarmap\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the last few years, many Arabs are seeking to earn Egyptian nationality; especially after the Cabinet of Ministers&#8217; decision to grant Egyptian nationality under few requirements which includes real estate investment. 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