Obtain permanent residency in Europe through Cyprus’s fast-track residency-by-investment program. Cyprus offers investors and their families access to a safe European environment, modern infrastructure, attractive tax advantages, and a high quality of life in the Mediterranean.

• Investment starting from EUR 300,000

• Fast-track permanent residency pathway

• No minimum full-time residency requirement

• Inclusion of eligible family members

Cyprus is an island nation in the Eastern Mediterranean known for its warm climate, strategic location, modern infrastructure, and investor-friendly environment. As a member of the European Union, Cyprus offers residents access to a stable legal and financial system combined with an attractive Mediterranean lifestyle.

• Capital: Nicosia

• Official Languages: Greek and Turkish

• Currency: Euro (EUR)

• Total Area: 9,251 km²

• Fast and efficient permanent residency process

• Attractive Mediterranean lifestyle and climate

• Access to high-quality healthcare and education

• Favorable tax environment

• No requirement for full-time residence

• Ability to include eligible family members

• Modern infrastructure and international business environment

• Strategic location connecting Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

The Cyprus Permanent Residence Program allows non-EU nationals to obtain permanent residency through qualifying investments in Cyprus. Successful applicants receive permanent resident status with the ability to reside in Cyprus and benefit from a stable European environment.

Applicants may qualify through one of the following approved investment routes:

• Purchase of new residential property in Cyprus

• Minimum investment starting from EUR 300,000 (excluding VAT)

• Investment in commercial property such as offices, shops, or hotels

• Investment in the share capital of a Cyprus-based company operating in Cyprus and employing staff

• Investment in approved Cyprus investment funds

Applicants must also demonstrate secure annual income originating from abroad in accordance with program requirements.

• Permanent residency in Cyprus

• Inclusion of spouse and eligible dependent children

• Access to private healthcare and international education options

• No full-time physical residency requirement

• One visit required at least once every two years to maintain residency status

• Stable legal and tax environment

• Opportunity to live in a European Union member state

• Pathway toward long-term residency and potential citizenship eligibility subject to legal residence requirements and applicable laws

To qualify for the Cyprus Permanent Residence Program, the main applicant must:

• Be a non-EU national

• Be at least 18 years old

• Have a clean criminal record

• Complete a qualifying investment in Cyprus

• Demonstrate stable annual income from abroad

• Maintain the investment as required under the program

• Meet all immigration and compliance requirements

The following family members may generally be included in the application:

• Spouse of the main applicant

• Dependent children under 18 years old

• Financially dependent children up to 25 years old enrolled in full-time education

Dependent eligibility is subject to supporting documentation and immigration regulations.

Assessment of eligibility and selection of the appropriate investment route.

Collection and preparation of all required legal, financial, and supporting documents.

Completion of the selected qualifying investment in Cyprus.

Submission of the permanent residence application to the relevant authorities.

Applications undergo due diligence and immigration review procedures.

Permanent residence permits are issued upon successful approval.

Applications for the Cyprus Permanent Residence Program are generally processed within approximately 6 to 8 months, subject to application completeness, due diligence procedures, and government processing timelines.

The Cyprus Permanent Residence Program is subject to applicable immigration laws and government regulations. Investment requirements, eligibility criteria, processing times, and residency conditions may change in accordance with official policies.