Cyprus grants permanent residence to investors under an accelerated procedure tied to a qualifying investment and a secured income from abroad. Brazilian nationals can apply on the same basis as other non European applicants.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Brazilian nationals are eligible for the Cyprus permanent residence by investment route. It is open to non European applicants by qualification, so there is no Brazil specific exclusion at the time of writing.
The core tests are a qualifying investment and a secured annual income arising from outside Cyprus. The income figure rises for a spouse and for each dependent child. Confirm the current thresholds with the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
An applicant chooses among defined investment options, which include residential or commercial property, shares in a Cyprus registered company, or units in Cyprus based investment funds.
The permit is issued under the accelerated process set out in Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations. The status is indefinite and can cover the family. Confirm the precise option rules with the official authority.
Applications are processed by the Civil Registry and Migration Department, with a published guide of around six to eight months from submission. Confirm the current service time with the official authority.
Beyond the qualifying investment there are application, registration and professional fees, and the secured income must be evidenced. The figures below are indicative. Confirm the binding amounts with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment | From EUR 300,000 | Property, company shares or fund units |
| Secured annual income from abroad | From EUR 50,000 | Higher for spouse and each child |
| Application and professional fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Department and advisors |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Civil Registry and Migration Department, Republic of Cyprus publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The route is open to qualifying non European applicants, including Brazilian nationals, who meet the investment and income tests.
The Civil Registry and Migration Department, within the Cyprus Ministry of Interior, processes and decides permanent residence by investment applications.
Permanent residence is a separate status from citizenship. Naturalisation has its own residence and other requirements. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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