Cyprus
An expedited permanent-residence route for third-country investors through qualifying property, company capital or Cyprus investment funds.
Why consider Cyprus be on the shortlist?
An expedited permanent-residence route for third-country investors through qualifying property, company capital or Cyprus investment funds.
Outcome
Permanent residence is not citizenship. Naturalisation, if later pursued, is governed by separate nationality rules and physical-residence conditions.
Application channel
Application is made to the Cyprus Migration Department with evidence of investment, foreign-source funds, income and quality criteria.
Current routes to examine first.
New house / apartment
At least €300,000 plus VAT for a qualifying first-sale house or apartment.
Other real estate
At least €300,000 in qualifying commercial/other real estate; resale can be permitted in this category.
Company / investment fund
At least €300,000 in qualifying Cyprus company share capital or qualifying collective-investment units.
Family
Spouse and children can be included under defined rules; adult children may require separate or higher investment structures.
Residence / physical presence
The residence right is of unlimited validity subject to maintaining programme conditions; the residence card itself is time-limited and renewed.
Points to consider
Before recommending any programme, screen citizenships held, residence history, source of wealth, source of funds, PEP/sanctions exposure, prior visa or immigration refusals, criminal/regulatory issues and family eligibility.
Due-diligence processOfficial programme source
Republic of Cyprus Migration Department
Official programme requirements are confirmed against the relevant government source for each engagement.
See Cyprus beside the alternatives.
Use the comparison table or programme finder before selecting the jurisdiction.