Egypt · Investor / Golden Visa

Real Estate Owner Residence

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Our methodology
4/10 diff
Moderate

Foreigners owning real estate in Egypt (subject to ownership-restriction Law 230/1996 + 2024 amendments — max 4,000 sqm,…

Min income
Processing
90+ days
Path to PR
Yes
Job offer
Not required
Direct answer

Foreigners owning real estate in Egypt (subject to ownership-restriction Law 230/1996 + 2024 amendments — max 4,000 sqm, max 2 properties per family) can obtain renewable residence tied to ownership. Property must be registered and not in restricted zones (Sinai border areas etc.). | WAVE8-FINAL 2026-07-10 (Claude): dado incerto — deixado draft. investment_min_eur=43.715,96 (USD 50.000) tem citacao real (Decisao Ministerial 977/2023, Diario Oficial egipcio, via youm7.com) mas essa citacao liga USD 50.000 ao tier de 1 ANO ("$50k/1yr, $100k/3yr, $200k/5yr"); a linha guarda duration_months=36…

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
90+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
Yes
Difficulty
4/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyYes

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Cairo
Single (monthly)€450
Family (monthly)€800
Rent 1BR (center)€300
Groceries€60
Transport pass€18
Alexandria
Single (monthly)€370
Family (monthly)€660
Rent 1BR (center)€230
Groceries€54
Transport pass€16
Giza
Single (monthly)€400
Family (monthly)€720
Rent 1BR (center)€250
Groceries€57
Transport pass€16

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Real Estate Owner Residence?

Foreigners owning real estate in Egypt (subject to ownership-restriction Law 230/1996 + 2024 amendments — max 4,000 sqm, max 2 properties per family) can obtain renewable residence tied to ownership. Property must be registered and not in restricted zones (Sinai border areas etc.). | WAVE8-FINAL 2026-07-10 (Claude): dado incerto — deixado draft. investment_min_eur=43.715,96 (USD 50.000) tem citacao real (Decisao Ministerial 977/2023, Diario Oficial egipcio, via youm7.com) mas essa citacao liga USD 50.000 ao tier de 1 ANO ("$50k/1yr, $100k/3yr, $200k/5yr"); a linha guarda duration_months=36…

Can the Real Estate Owner Residence lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

Are there alternative pathways to Egypt?

Yes. Egypt offers 1 other immigration pathway. Compare all options on our Egypt country page.

What is the cost of living in Egypt?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Cairo: €450/mo; Alexandria: €370/mo; Giza: €400/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-08 · See our methodology

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