Chinese nationals can obtain permanent residence in Cyprus by investment under the fast track Regulation 6(2) category, which grants residence rather than citizenship.
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.
The Cyprus permanent residence category under Regulation 6(2) is open to non European Union nationals, which includes Chinese citizens. Eligibility depends on the qualifying investment and on showing a secure annual income from sources outside Cyprus.
This route grants permanent residence. It is separate from the Cyprus citizenship by investment scheme, which the government terminated in 2020 and which is no longer available.
The minimum investment is set at a fixed level and can be placed in one of several routes: new residential property bought from a developer, other real estate such as offices, shops or hotels, shares in a Cyprus company that employs staff, or units in a Cyprus regulated investment fund.
Applicants must also show a secure annual income from abroad, with the required amount rising for a spouse and for each dependent child. Confirm the current figures with the official authority.
The Regulation 6(2) category is processed on a fast track basis and is often concluded within several months of a complete application. Holders must maintain the investment and meet periodic confirmation requirements to keep the status. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
The central cost is the qualifying investment, plus value added tax where it applies, government fees and professional costs. The table shows the structure. Verify every figure before acting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment | EUR 300,000 plus VAT where applicable | One of the qualifying routes |
| Secure annual income, main applicant | EUR 50,000 from abroad | Higher with dependants |
| Processing | Often within several months | Fast track category |
| Government and professional fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the authority |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Civil Registry and Migration Department, Ministry of the Interior (Cyprus) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The Regulation 6(2) category is open to non European Union nationals, including Chinese citizens, who meet the investment and income requirements.
No. This route grants permanent residence. The former Cyprus citizenship by investment scheme was terminated in 2020 and is not available.
Qualifying options include new residential property, other real estate, shares in a Cyprus company with employees, or units in a Cyprus regulated fund. 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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