Cyprus offers a fast track permanent residence route for non European Union nationals who invest in new property and show secured income from abroad. This page explains how it applies to Filipino nationals and where to confirm the rules.
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 fast track permanent residence route under Regulation 6(2) is open to nationals from outside the European Union, which includes Filipino nationals. Eligibility turns on the qualifying investment and secured income rather than nationality, and there is no published rule that excludes Filipino citizens.
Applicants show a clean criminal record, a qualifying property investment and a minimum secured annual income from sources outside Cyprus, with higher income required when family members are included. Confirm the full document list and income thresholds with the official authority before applying.
The main route under Regulation 6(2) is a qualifying investment in new residential property bought directly from a developer. Resale property and, under the current rules, commercial property do not qualify for this route.
The permit is granted for an indefinite period once approved, provided the investment and conditions are maintained. Confirm which property and route qualify with the official authority, since the rules have been tightened over time.
The fast track route is designed for a relatively quick decision once a complete file is lodged, commonly cited as a few months for the expedited process. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
The dominant cost is the qualifying property investment, which is held as real estate rather than spent. Value added tax may apply to new property, and government and independent professional fees sit on top.
Figures below reflect amounts reported as of June 2026 and should be confirmed with the official authority before acting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying property investment | EUR 300,000 plus VAT | New residential property bought from a developer |
| Minimum secured annual income | EUR 50,000 | From sources outside Cyprus, higher with family members |
| Government and application fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Ministry |
| Professional fees | Varies by case | Set independently, ask for a written scope |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Civil Registry and Migration Department, Ministry of the Interior publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The Regulation 6(2) route is open to nationals from outside the European Union, which includes Filipino nationals, based on the investment and income rather than nationality. Confirm requirements with the official authority.
As of June 2026 the route requires new residential property bought directly from a developer, with a reported minimum of EUR 300,000 plus VAT. Resale and commercial property do not qualify. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
Yes. Applicants show a minimum secured annual income from outside Cyprus, reported as EUR 50,000, with higher amounts required for family members. Verify the current thresholds 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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