Egypt grants citizenship from a USD 250,000 non-refundable contribution (or qualifying deposit / real estate). It suits applicants seeking a Middle Eastern base with regional mobility.
| Criterion | Egypt | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Type | CBI | CBI |
| Minimum investment | US$250,000 | US$400,000 |
| Family of 4 | — | — |
| Processing time | — | Approximately 3–6 months from complete application to citizenship (commonly cited 3–4 months for the citizenship decision once the investment and residence-permit steps are filed) |
| Mobility | 49 visa-free destinations | 110 visa-free destinations |
| Path to citizenship | immediate (citizenship programme) | immediate (citizenship programme) |
| Tax note | — | — |
| Verification | tracked against official sources | tracked against official sources |
Egypt has the lower verified entry cost (US$250,000 vs US$400,000). Turkey offers stronger mobility (110 visa-free destinations vs 49). The right choice depends on your nationality, family composition, timeline and goals — a specialist comparison takes 30 minutes.
Egypt has the lower verified minimum: US$250,000. Total cost depends on family size and government fees — verified figures above.
Family composition (children's ages, parents) often decides this — both programmes treat dependants differently.
Yes — tracked against official sources; tracked against official sources. Every figure traces to the official government source; see our methodology and live change log.