Business & investor visas
Egyptian Investor Residence
Residence for non-Egyptian investors granted for the term of an investment project under Investment Law No. 72 of 2017.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The initial residence period and renewal terms for investor residence differ between official statements (one-year renewable versus five-year renewable); confirm the current rule with GAFI before publishing a specific duration.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Egypt government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Investor residence (Investment Law No. 72 of 2017)
- Route type
- Investment-linked residence
- Duration
- Granted for the term of the investment project; initial period is renewable
- Reported initial periods (e.g. one year renewable, or five-year renewable periods) vary across official statements and should be confirmed with GAFI.
Who it is for
- Non-Egyptian nationals establishing or running an investment project in Egypt
- Investors operating under the Investment Law No. 72 of 2017 framework
What you can do
- Reside in Egypt for the duration of the investment project
- Renew the residence for the life of the project
- Manage and operate the investment as an on-the-ground resident
How to apply
- Establish the qualifying investment project through GAFI
- Apply for investor residence via GAFI / Ministry of Interior
- Renew before expiry for as long as the project continues
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.