CYPRUS

Program Overview

Processing Time: 4-6 months 
Global Mobility Access: Schengen access 
Application: Remote and in-person process 
Minimum Investment: EUR 300,000 
Residency Maintenance Requirements: Once every two (2) years 

Located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Cyprus is a Mediterranean island nation known for its high standard of living, stable environment, and strong connection to the European Union.

Through its Residency by Investment Program, eligible applicants can obtain permanent residency through a qualifying investment, offering long-term residence rights, access to the European market, and a flexible pathway for families seeking stability and mobility within the EU.

Investment Options

• Real Estate:

  • Purchase of 1 to 2 newly built residential properties for a minimum value of EUR 300,000 

  • Purchase of a single commercial property with a minimum value of EUR 300,000 

  
  

Including Family Members

• Spouse and Common-law partner

• Children under 25 years, unmarried, in full-time education and financially dependent on the main applicant

  
  

Who Can Apply?

• Age: Main applicant must be at least 18 years old 

• Investment: A minimum qualifying investment is required

• Eligibility: Applicants must be of good character and health, with no criminal record 

• Due Diligence: All applicants are subject to background checks

  
  

Advantages

• Seamless Application Process: The application process is straightforward with no language requirements

• Remote Application: Entire process can be completed remotely, except for biometric capturing

• Global Mobility Access: Access to Europe’s Schengen Area

• Limited Residency Required: No obligation to reside in Cyprus, with one visit required every two years

• Pathway to Citizenship: Eligibility to apply for Cypriot citizenship after seven years of residence