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Residence Permit via Bank Deposit (Egypt)

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A renewable residence permit for foreigners who place a qualifying deposit in an Egyptian state-owned bank, with the validity period scaling by the size of the deposit; renewable but never permanent.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyRenewable validity that scales with the deposit size (commonly one or three years); never permanent.
Processing time
Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Ministry of Interior residence services portal.
Government fees
Indicative only - government fees and minimum deposit amounts apply; confirm current amounts on the official Ministry of Interior portal.
Typical duration
Renewable validity that scales with the deposit size (commonly one or three years); never permanent.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No

In short

As of 9 July 2026, the Residence Permit via Bank Deposit (Egypt) for Arab Republic of Egypt is an unsponsored Egypt immigration route. Sources: official Arab Republic of Egypt government pages, reviewed 9 July 2026.

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What is the Residence Permit via Bank Deposit (Egypt) in Arab Republic of Egypt?

Residence Permit via Bank Deposit (Egypt) is an unsponsored Egypt route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - government fees and minimum deposit amounts apply; confirm current amounts on the official Ministry of Interior portal; indicative processing time is Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Ministry of Interior residence services portal; typical duration is Renewable validity that scales with the deposit size (commonly one or three years); never permanent. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Ministry of Interior (Egypt) on 1 June 2026.

Overview

Egypt grants residence permits to foreign nationals who deposit a qualifying amount of foreign currency in one of the state-owned banks, with longer renewable periods tied to larger deposits. The permit allows the holder to reside in Egypt while the deposit is maintained and the permit is renewed. It is a residence route only - it does not by itself authorise employment, and it is not a route to permanent residence because Egypt does not grant Western-style indefinite permanent residence. The deposit-based residence route is separate from, and below the thresholds of, the citizenship-by-investment programme. The permit is administered by the Ministry of Interior.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm the deposit amount meets the threshold for the residence tier you want and check current terms on the official portal.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Place the deposit in a qualifying state-owned bank and gather the bank certificate and source-of-funds evidence.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Apply for the residence permit through the Ministry of Interior on the basis of the bank deposit.

  4. After approval

    Keep the deposit in place and renew the residence permit before expiry; the permit never becomes permanent.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Residence Permit via Bank Deposit (Egypt), use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Residence Permit via Bank Deposit (Egypt) route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Residence Permit via Bank Deposit (Egypt).

    Ministry of Interior (Egypt) · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Does a bank deposit give me permanent residence in Egypt?+

No. A qualifying deposit in a state-owned bank can give you a renewable residence permit whose length scales with the deposit, but Egypt does not grant Western-style indefinite permanent residence, so the permit is never permanent. Confirm current thresholds on the official Ministry of Interior residence portal.

Is the deposit refundable?+

The deposit underpins your residence and the terms (including whether and when it can be withdrawn) are set by the bank and the authorities; withdrawing it can end the basis for the permit. Confirm the current rules on the official Ministry of Interior portal and with the bank.

If I don't have a job offer yet, can I get Egyptian residence another way?+

You can obtain a renewable residence permit by placing a qualifying foreign-currency deposit in an Egyptian state-owned bank, with the validity period scaling by the size of the deposit. This route does not by itself authorise employment, so taking a job would still require a separate work permit. Confirm the current minimum deposit and terms on the official Ministry of Interior residence portal.

Does Egypt have a digital nomad or remote-worker visa?+

No dedicated digital nomad visa appears among Egypt's residence routes; the closest fit for a remote earner is the residence permit via a qualifying deposit in a state-owned bank, which is listed as suitable for remote earners but does not by itself authorise local employment. Confirm the current options on the official Ministry of Interior residence portal.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Ministry of Interior (Egypt)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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