Cyprus offers a fast-track path to permanent residency for non-EU nationals through a qualifying investment, primarily in real estate. This permit is issued without expiration, offering lifetime residency rights for you and your family—without the need to engage in any local business.
To qualify, applicants must:
Invest a minimum of €300,000 (plus VAT) in one of the following:
New residential property (up to two units)
Commercial property
Units in a regulated investment fund (AIF)
Share capital in a Cyprus-based company (with at least 5 employees in Cyprus)
The investment must be funded entirely from abroad, via a Cyprus-based bank account under the name of the applicant (or applicant and spouse).
Provide proof of payment of at least €300,000 (excluding VAT).
If the property was acquired more than 12 months prior to application, a recent Land Registry Search Certificateis required.
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