Egypt
Africa
Key facts
- Capital
- Cairo
- Population
- 118,365,995
- 2025
- Area
- 1,001,450 km²
- Official language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Egyptian Pound
- EGP
- GDP per capita
- US$3,086
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Egypt allows dual citizenship conditionally: Egyptians must obtain Interior Ministry permission before naturalising abroad; foreigners naturalising in Egypt need not renounce.
Egypt (Africa) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #56/200 (77.8/100). Lowest relative position: Wealth Protection Index — #177/205 (31.4/100). The passport ranks #93/198 and reaches 46 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 48.7/100 (#126/199). On the entry side, 84/197 passports can enter Egypt without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 3 active citizenship and residence programmes in Egypt.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity44.3
- Safety & Stability66.4
- Economy & Income57.1
- Education52.8
- Environment & Clean Water53.7
- Infrastructure86.9
- Digital Connectivity46.4
- Equality66.6
- Learning Quality20.2
- Educational Attainment69.0
- Expected Years of Schooling52.0
- Education Spending68.0
- Basic Access73.5
- Violent Crime97.6
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism32.9
- Law Enforcement & Order30.0
- Road Safety76.5
- Absence of Armed Conflict96.3
- Health Outcomes72.3
- Coverage & Access82.1
- Health Workforce & Facilities10.4
- Spending & Investment12.1
- Financial Protection21.3
- Personal Income Tax50.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends75.0
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security43.8
- Rule of Law & Property Rights25.7
- Political Stability32.9
- Institutions & Regulation41.0
- Monetary Stability26.0
- Freedom of Capital Movement35.0
- Education52.8
- Healthcare44.3
- Safety66.4
- Quality of Life57.9
- Cost of living77.8
- Passport13.3
- Passport13.3
- Quality of Life57.9
- Safety66.4
- Healthcare44.3
- Purchasing power & price stability71.6
- Education52.8
- Wealth Protection31.4
- Tax67.5
- Cost of living77.8
- Healthcare44.3
- Safety66.4
- Quality of Life57.9
- Tax67.5
- Wealth Protection31.4
- Affordable Prices100.0
- Price Stability26.0
- Purchasing power83.0
At a glance
Entering Egypt
- Visa-free: 4 passports
- Visa on arrival: 80 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 36 passports
- Consular visa required: 77 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Africa on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 9/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Investor Residence via company participation (Companies Law / GAFI)
- Egyptian Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 190 of 2019)
- Residence permit for foreign real-estate owners (PM Decree, 2023)
Frequently asked questions about Egypt
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
What is the population of Egypt?
According to the World Bank, Egypt had a population of 118,365,995 in 2025.
What is the official language of Egypt?
The official language of Egypt is Arabic.
What currency does Egypt use?
Egypt uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP).
Does Egypt allow dual citizenship?
Egypt allows dual citizenship conditionally: Egyptians must obtain Interior Ministry permission before naturalising abroad; foreigners naturalising in Egypt need not renounce.
How strong is the Egypt passport?
The Egypt passport ranks #93 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 46 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Egypt passport holders?
Holders of the Egypt passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 143 destinations and need an e-Visa for 58. Full list: Egypt passport page.
How many passports can enter Egypt without applying for a visa in advance?
84 of 197 passports can enter Egypt without applying for a consular visa in advance: 4 visa-free and 80 with a visa on arrival. 36 need an e-Visa and 77 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Egypt offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 3 active citizenship and residency programmes in Egypt: Investor Residence via company participation (Companies Law / GAFI), Egyptian Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 190 of 2019) and Residence permit for foreign real-estate owners (PM Decree, 2023). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Egypt?
In Egypt, Residence permit for foreign real-estate owners (PM Decree, 2023) requires a minimum investment starting from US$50,000 and Egyptian Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 190 of 2019) requires starting from US$250,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Egypt?
In Egypt, an application under Egyptian Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 190 of 2019) takes about 3–9 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Egypt through these programmes?
Egyptian Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 190 of 2019) grants citizenship directly (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Egypt?
In Egypt, Egyptian Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 190 of 2019) requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Egypt?
Family members included: Investor Residence via company participation (Companies Law / GAFI): spouse; Egyptian Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 190 of 2019): spouse and children under 18; Residence permit for foreign real-estate owners (PM Decree, 2023): spouse.
Where is Egypt strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Egypt is strongest on the Cost of Living Index (#56 of 200) and weakest on the Wealth Protection Index (#177 of 205).
How does Egypt rank for quality of life?
Egypt scores 57.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #142 of 211.
Is Egypt expensive to live in?
Egypt scores 77.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #56 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Egypt?
Egypt scores 66.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #116 of 203.
How does Egypt rank for healthcare?
Egypt scores 44.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #138 of 192.
How does Egypt rank for education?
Egypt scores 52.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #132 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
