Inheritance Law for Foreigners in Egypt — 2026 Guide
Inheritance rights and procedures for foreigners in Egypt. How Egyptian law applies to foreign nationals.
Inheritance Law for Foreigners
Egyptian inheritance law applies to foreigners who own assets in Egypt. A will can distribute max one-third of the estate; the rest follows statutory shares.
Key Principles
Fixed shares for designated heirs: spouse, children, parents, siblings. Limited testamentary freedom (one-third max).
Procedure
File at Personal Status Court. Court identifies heirs, determines shares, issues inheritance certificate. Takes 6-12 months typically.
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Your Questions Answered
Egyptian law applies to assets in Egypt. Fixed shares for statutory heirs.
Yes, through the Personal Status Court which issues an inheritance certificate.
One-third of the estate. The rest follows statutory shares.
6-12 months from filing to inheritance certificate.
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