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Cyprus Permanent Residence
Cyprus offers permanent residence through a qualifying investment in new property, company shares or an eligible fund, together with proof of secured foreign income. CIPS reviews the route against family composition, income evidence and the two-year visit rule before any funds are committed.
Program Type
Permanent residence
Minimum Investment Required
EUR 300,000 plus VAT
Minimum Stay Required
Visit every 2 years
Family Inclusion
Spouse and qualifying children. Age, dependency and relationship rules are checked for each person.
Why consider Cyprus
Permanent residence from a defined investment floor
Property, company or fund routes
A visit every two years rather than full-time residence
Citizenship later by naturalization is a separate process
Qualifying routes
New residential property from EUR 300,000 plus VAT
Non-residential property from EUR 300,000 plus VAT
Share capital of a Cyprus company from EUR 300,000, subject to staffing rules
Units in an eligible Cyprus fund from EUR 300,000
Additional government, due diligence, legal, property, transfer, tax and professional costs apply. The figure above is the published program floor, not the amount the client should budget. Review the structure before any funds are committed.
How an application proceeds
Confidential consultation and preliminary suitability review
Initial due diligence and review of family eligibility
Selection and verification of the qualifying route
Collection, certification and translation of supporting documents
Submission through the appropriate authorized local channel
Government review, due diligence and any request for further information
Complete the investment and collect the residence permit. Visit Cyprus at least once every two years.
What every applicant must be able to show
Valid identity and civil-status documents
A clean and fully disclosed personal background
Evidence supporting lawful source of funds and source of wealth
Completion of the qualifying contribution, investment, income or asset requirement
Medical, insurance, address, biometrics or other program-specific evidence where required
Ongoing compliance with holding periods, visits, renewals and reporting obligations
Practical notes
Proof of secured annual foreign income is also required. The amount rises with dependants.
Citizenship is available later by naturalization and is not part of the residence filing.
VAT and other purchase costs sit on top of the EUR 300,000 floor.
Questions
Is this an immediate passport?
No. This program gives a right to reside. Any later citizenship process is separate.
Who can be included?
Spouse and qualifying children may be included. Each person is assessed separately.
Is the published minimum the total cost?
No. Government fees, due diligence and professional costs sit on top.
Do I have to live there?
A visit is required every two years. Full-time residence is not required to keep the permit.
How does CIPS help?
We clarify objectives, compare routes, prepare the file for due diligence and coordinate with the qualified local professional who files the application.