Egypt Citizenship by Investment is moving toward tighter compliance. Industry reporting indicates 36 citizenship-by-investment grants were approved in 2025, alongside new in-person verification measures that reduce the room for weak files and third-party shortcuts.
For high-net-worth applicants, this is a positive signal: fewer “grey” files in the system usually means lower long-term reputational risk—but only if your documentation, source-of-funds narrative, and timelines are managed professionally.
What happened in 2025: approvals continued, scrutiny increased
1) Approvals were still issued
- Industry reporting states Egypt processed applications from multiple nationalities and approved 36 grants in 2025.
- Separately, Prime Minister decisions published in March 2025 show grants being issued through formal government instruments (a key indicator the mechanism is active).
2) Vetting became stricter (why this matters)
According to industry reporting, Egypt introduced in-person verification requirements, marking a shift away from fully remote processing.
For HNWIs, stricter vetting typically translates into:
- Higher document standards (corporate structure, banking trails, beneficial ownership clarity)
- More consistency checks across jurisdictions (names, dates, travel history, prior residencies)
- Higher consequences for weak explanations (especially around wealth origin and transfers)
What this means strategically for high-net-worth applicants
1) Treat Egypt as a regulated, reputation-sensitive decision
Egypt’s approvals are issued via formal government decisions and official channels, which is positive for legitimacy—but it also means the state can tighten procedures quickly.
2) Expect at least one physical touchpoint
If in-person verification is being applied, you should plan logistics early (travel windows, biometrics/attendance expectations, contingency timing).
3) Timeline and privacy planning matter more than “speed”
HNWI priorities are usually:
- Clean process
- Predictable execution
- Low operational disruption
- Risk-managed disclosure
A rushed file is rarely a strong file—especially under tighter vetting.
How Globalia (Globevisa Group partner) helps you execute the right way
At Globalia, we manage Egypt Citizenship by Investment as a compliance-led mobility project, not a paperwork exercise:
- Strategic route selection aligned to your goals (family planning, business positioning, risk tolerance)
- HNWI-grade due diligence readiness: SOF/SOW structuring, document mapping, and red-flag elimination
- End-to-end file management with process control across stakeholders (legal, banking, real estate, corporate)
- Timeline and travel orchestration (especially relevant if in-person verification applies)
Confidential handling with structured communication and clear decision checkpoints