Cyprus Residency by Investment

Key Advantages

• Permanent residence in an EU member state
• Right to live and study in Cyprus
• No minimum residence requirement, with one visit required every two years
• One of the lowest corporate tax rates in Europe at 12.5%
• No inheritance tax
• Safe and stable environment with one of the lowest crime rates in the EU
• High-quality healthcare system and modern medical centres

Cyprus is not yet a member of the Schengen Area. A Cyprus residence permit therefore does not grant visa-free travel within the Schengen zone.

Family Inclusion

The residence permit can extend to close family members of the main applicant.

Eligible dependants include:

• Spouse
• Children under the age of 18
• Children aged 18–25 who are financially dependent and studying abroad

Dependants may attend private schools and international educational institutions in Cyprus.

Investment Options

Minimum Investment: 300.000€

Applicants may qualify through one of the following investment routes:

• Purchase of up to two residential properties from a developer
• Purchase of up to two non-residential properties such as offices, shops or hotels
• Investment in the share capital of a Cyprus-registered company employing at least five people
• Investment in Cyprus investment funds (AIF, AIFLNP or RAIF)

Financial Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate a secured annual income from abroad of at least:

• 50.000€ for the main applicant
• Additional 15.000€ for the spouse
• Additional 10.000€ for each dependent child

Income may derive from salaries, rental income, pensions, interest on deposits or dividends originating from abroad.

Additional Requirements

• Clean criminal record certificate from the country of origin and country of residence (renewed every three years)
• Declaration confirming non-employment in Cyprus
• Valid health insurance if not covered by the national healthcare system
• Annual confirmation that the qualifying investment is maintained

Application Pathway

Applicants complete a qualifying investment, submit the application with the required documentation and undergo a due diligence review.

Required documents include a valid passport, proof of qualifying investment, health insurance coverage, a clean criminal record certificate and supporting financial documentation.

The process can generally be completed remotely, with the exception of biometric data collection.

Residence permits are typically issued within approximately 2–3 months.

Citizenship

After seven years of legal residence in Cyprus, applicants may become eligible to apply for Cypriot citizenship through naturalisation.

Our Services

We guide clients through the Cyprus Residence by Investment programme with a structured and confidential process.

We identify suitable investment opportunities, including real estate that is not publicly listed, and coordinate with licensed developers, investment fund managers and legal partners.

We also organise our clients trip to Cyprus, including flights or private jet arrangements, airport transfers, accommodation, and reservations for cultural experiences and restaurants.

We assist with the preparation and submission of all required documentation, liaise with the relevant authorities and coordinate the biometric appointment required for the residence permit.

Cyprus grants permanent residence to non-EU nationals through qualifying investments.

The minimum investment starts from 300.000€.

Eligible applicants may apply for Cypriot citizenship after seven years of legal residence in Cyprus.