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Сyprus permanent residency
Cyprus residency by investment, also known as the Cyprus Golden Visa, is granted to non–EU nationals who invest a minimum of €300,000 in real estate or eligible securities.
9+ months
Processing time
Processing time
Indefinite
Resident status validity
Resident status validity
No minimum stay
Visit every 2 years
Visit every 2 years
8 years
Path to citizenship
Path to citizenship
Investors can obtain permanent residency in Cyprus by making an investment of at least €300,000 in real estate or securities.
Purchasing real estate is the most popular option, chosen by around 90% of applicants for permanent residency.
The status is also granted to the investor’s family members: a spouse and children.
Purchasing real estate is the most popular option, chosen by around 90% of applicants for permanent residency.
The status is also granted to the investor’s family members: a spouse and children.
Cyprus offers a low overall tax burden, making it a popular choice for investors looking to relocate their businesses.
The corporate tax rate is just 15%, and residents are exempt from taxes on foreign income, dividends, and capital gains.
After 8 years of living in the country, investors can apply for a Cypriot passport and gain visa‑free access to 168 countries.
The corporate tax rate is just 15%, and residents are exempt from taxes on foreign income, dividends, and capital gains.
After 8 years of living in the country, investors can apply for a Cypriot passport and gain visa‑free access to 168 countries.
7 benefits of Cyprus permanent residency
- Right to live in an EU countryCyprus permanent residents are allowed to live in the country without restrictions. However, they don’t need to reside in Cyprus permanently: it’s enough to visit at least once every two years to maintain the status.
- Opportunity to own a business in CyprusInvestors are allowed to conduct business in Cyprus; they can establish a new company or invest in a local one. The corporate tax rate is 15%.
- Status for the whole familyAn investor is allowed to include their spouse and children in the application. Adult children must be financially dependent on the investor, enrolled in a university, and unmarried.
- Prospect of Cyprus citizenshipPermanent residents may obtain Cyprus citizenship by naturalisation. Foreigners are eligible to apply if they have legally resided in the country for 8 out of the past 11 years. In the year before applying, they must not have spent more than 90 days outside the country in total.
Cyprus citizenship allows visa–free travel to 168 countries, including the Schengen states, the UK, and Canada. - Permanent residence by investment in real estateBuying real estate in Cyprus is a reliable investment. The local property market shows consistent growth. Demand for rental housing remains high due to tourists, expats, and digital nomads.
- Returnable investmentInvestors may retrieve the funds they invested under the program after obtaining ordinary permanent residence or Cyprus citizenship by naturalisation. Otherwise, they are required to keep the purchased property or securities.
- High-quality education and healthcareHolders of permanent residence permits may enrol their children in schools and universities in Cyprus and receive treatment in local clinics. Emergency care is provided free of charge, even to tourists.
Requirements to apply for Cyprus residency by investment
Aged over 18
No criminal record or entry bans to the EU or the UK
Not subject to sanctions
Income of at least €50,000 earned outside Cyprus
Owns or rents property in Cyprus
No criminal record
Financially dependent on the investor
Enrolled in a university
Unmarried
Financially dependent on the main applicant
Unmarried
Financially dependent on the main applicant
Investment options for obtaining Cyprus permanent residency
Request
Purchase of residential real estate — €300,000+
Purchase of commercial real estate — €300,000+
Purchase of shares in Cypriot companies — €300,000+
Purchase of securities — €300,000+
Purchase of residential real estate — €300,000+
Purchase of commercial real estate — €300,000+
Purchase of shares in Cypriot companies — €300,000+
Purchase of securities — €300,000+
Details
The investor may buy one or two properties with a total value of at least €300,000, excluding VAT.
Only primary market properties from developers are allowed.
The applicant may invest in one or two properties totalling at least €300,000, excluding VAT.
Both primary and secondary market properties are allowed.
The investor puts funds into creating or acquiring a business in Cyprus. The company must be active and employ at least five people.
Although investors under the permanent residence program are not allowed to work in Cyprus, they may own a business and receive dividends.
The applicant invests in private investment funds in Cyprus.
Suitable options include bonds, bills, and securities in AIF, AIFLNP, or RAIF format approved by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
The investor may buy one or two properties with a total value of at least €300,000, excluding VAT.
Only primary market properties from developers are allowed.
The applicant may invest in one or two properties totalling at least €300,000, excluding VAT.
Both primary and secondary market properties are allowed.
The investor puts funds into creating or acquiring a business in Cyprus. The company must be active and employ at least five people.
Although investors under the permanent residence program are not allowed to work in Cyprus, they may own a business and receive dividends.
The applicant invests in private investment funds in Cyprus.
Suitable options include bonds, bills, and securities in AIF, AIFLNP, or RAIF format approved by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
Additional costs
€740+ per person
Administrative fees and medical insurance
€18,000+
Stamp duty, VAT, registration of the sale and purchase agreement with the Department of Lands and Surveys, legal services by a Cypriot lawyer
€740+ per person
Administrative fees and medical insurance
€60,000+
Stamp duty, VAT, registration of the sale and purchase agreement with the Department of Lands and Surveys, legal services by a Cypriot lawyer
€740+ per person
Administrative fees and medical insurance
€3,000+
Legal services by a Cypriot lawyer
€740+ per person
Administrative fees and medical insurance
€1,000+
Legal services by a Cypriot lawyer
€740+ per person
Administrative fees and medical insurance
€18,000+
Stamp duty, VAT, registration of the sale and purchase agreement with the Department of Lands and Surveys, legal services by a Cypriot lawyer
€740+ per person
Administrative fees and medical insurance
€60,000+
Stamp duty, VAT, registration of the sale and purchase agreement with the Department of Lands and Surveys, legal services by a Cypriot lawyer
€740+ per person
Administrative fees and medical insurance
€3,000+
Legal services by a Cypriot lawyer
€740+ per person
Administrative fees and medical insurance
€1,000+
Legal services by a Cypriot lawyer
Real estate for obtaining Cyprus residency by investment
Limassol, Cyprus
€220,000—578,000
Apartments in a residential complex with a swimming pool in a prestigious district of Limassol
56—147 m²
1—2 bed
1—2 bath
€220,000—578,000
Apartments in a residential complex with a swimming pool in a prestigious district of Limassol
56—147 m²
1—2 bed
1—2 bath
Paphos, Cyprus
€280,000—1,500,000
Modern apartments and penthouses in the Kings Avenue area, Paphos
70—411 m²
1—4 bed
1—4 bath
€280,000—1,500,000
Modern apartments and penthouses in the Kings Avenue area, Paphos
70—411 m²
1—4 bed
1—4 bath
Paphos, Cyprus
€475,000—525,000
Contemporary‑style villas in the coastal district of Geroskipou, Paphos
134—138 m²
3 bed
3 bath
€475,000—525,000
Contemporary‑style villas in the coastal district of Geroskipou, Paphos
134—138 m²
3 bed
3 bath
Key documents to apply for Cyprus residency by investment
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate, if applicable
- Biography of the main applicant
- Declaration confirming an annual income of at least €50,000
- Proof of fulfilling the investment requirement
- Proof of permanent residential address in Cyprus
- Confirmation that the applicant is not employed in Cyprus
- Police clearance certificate
- Medical insurance for the whole family
How to obtain Cyprus permanent residency: step‑by‑step process
A certified compliance specialist at Head office reviews the applicant’s documents and assesses potential risks. This helps identify possible issues in advance and find solutions by including additional documents in the application or choosing another program.
The Head office`s lawyers provide the investor with a personalised list of documents required for a Cyprus permanent residence application. Once the originals are received, the legal team arranges translation and notarisation.
The most popular investment option is the purchase of residential real estate. Passportivity’s Real Estate Department offers investors a database of verified properties from trusted developers. It is possible to select a suitable property remotely.
An investor who chooses another investment option buys shares or fund units.
An investor who chooses another investment option buys shares or fund units.
Th Head office specialists complete the investor’s application and submit it to the Cyprus migration authority along with the full set of documents.
The application is reviewed within four months. After approval, the investor and their family must visit Cyprus to submit biometric data and receive their certificate and Cyprus permanent residence cards.
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