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Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment · Nicosia · Southern Europe

A fast, straightforward permanent residence permit through a €300,000 investment in property or a Cypriot enterprise, with lifetime validity and minimal presence requirements.

From

€300,000

Processing

2–3 months

Minimum stay

Visit once every 2 years

Citizenship

Citizenship after 5 years (residence-based)

Investment routes

New residential property

Up to two units from the same developer

€300,000

Commercial real estate

New or resale offices, shops, hotels

€300,000

Company share capital

Cypriot company employing at least 5 people

€300,000

Investment fund units

Cyprus-registered collective investment funds

€300,000

Key benefits

Lifetime permanent residence
Only one visit every two years required
Whole family, including dependent children
Low corporate tax and non-dom regime

Legal framework

Framework updated: 2023

Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations, revised 2023. Qualifying investment of €300,000 (plus VAT) in new residential property, commercial real estate, company share capital, or investment funds. The former citizenship-by-investment scheme was terminated in 2020.

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