ISO: EGY US E-2 Bridge

Egypt

Entry Threshold $250,000

Asset Class Donation / Real Estate

Time to Citizenship 6-12 Months

US Access E-2 Treaty Eligible

Egypt has emerged as the "Bridge to the US & Africa." It offers a powerful E-2 Treaty pathway for restricted nationals (China, Russia, India) and a unique "Refundable" Bank Deposit option.

Strategic Rationale

For investors from non-treaty nations, Egypt is a tactical unlock. It is one of the few citizenship programs that grants eligibility for the US E-2 Investor Visa, allowing you to live and work in the United States by starting a business.

The "Refundable" Capital Protocol: Unlike Caribbean donations which are sunk costs, Egypt offers a Bank Deposit option ($500,000). You deposit the funds in the Central Bank for 3 years, receive your passport, and then recover the capital (in local currency, interest-free) at maturity. This changes the math from a "cost" to a "liquidity hold".

The Citizenship Workflow

Month 0 Dossier Submission

Month 3 Due Diligence Check

Month 6 Approval & Investment

Month 9 Decree & Passport

Critical Analysis

The Alpha

E-2 Treaty: A direct bridge to the US economy for those locked out by birth citizenship.

Refundable: The Bank Deposit option allows capital recovery, unlike pure donations.

Versatile Capital: Real Estate ($300k) and Business ($400k) options offer asset diversity.

The Risks

Currency Risk: The Bank Deposit refund is often in EGP, exposing you to devaluation risk.

Military Service: While investors are typically exempt, clarifying status for male children is critical.

Bureaucracy: Processing times can be unpredictable compared to the Caribbean.

Fiscal Protocol

Worldwide Taxation: Egypt generally operates on a worldwide tax system for residents. However, investors who do not reside in Egypt (Non-Domiciled) are typically not subject to tax on foreign income. Proper structuring is essential to maintain this separation.

Real Estate: Property purchases for citizenship ($300k) are exempt from the typical restrictions on foreign ownership in certain strategic areas.