A practical guide for Egyptian citizens considering Cyprus permanent residence by investment, with the official authority and where to confirm each rule.
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.
Egyptian citizens apply as third country nationals under Regulation 6 of 2 of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations. There is no nationality bar for Egypt. Applicants typically need a clean criminal record, a secured annual income from sources outside Cyprus and the qualifying investment.
The Civil Registry and Migration Department issues the permit and publishes the binding criteria. Confirm the current detail before you commit funds.
The main route is a qualifying investment in new residential property bought from a developer. Alternative qualifying options have included company share capital in a Cyprus business with real presence and staff, or units in a Cyprus investment fund. The income and investment thresholds must be met before the application is filed.
The route is processed on a fast track basis and is frequently concluded within several months. Confirm current timing with the Department.
The headline figure is the qualifying real estate investment, with a separate requirement to show secured annual income from abroad. Government and processing fees apply on top. Verify every figure with the Department before you act.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying real estate investment | EUR 300,000 plus VAT | New residential property from a developer |
| Secured annual income from abroad | From EUR 50,000 | Higher with dependants, confirm the additions |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Department |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Civil Registry and Migration Department, Ministry of Interior of Cyprus publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Egyptian citizens apply as third country nationals under Regulation 6 of 2. Eligibility turns on the qualifying investment, secured foreign income and a clean record.
The headline requirement is a minimum of EUR 300,000 plus VAT in qualifying new residential property, as of 2026. Confirm the current figure and options with the Department.
No. This route grants permanent residence, not citizenship. Naturalisation is a separate process with its own conditions. Confirm the current rules with the 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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