Indian nationals may apply for Cyprus permanent residence as third country nationals under Regulation 6(2), administered by the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
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.
Indian nationals may apply for Cyprus permanent residence as third country nationals. No nationality bar is reported for Indian applicants.
Applicants must make the qualifying investment, show a secure annual income from abroad, hold a clean criminal record and meet the conditions of Regulation 6(2). Confirm the current requirements with the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
The fast track permanent residence permit is granted under Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations. The widely cited minimum investment is 300,000 euro plus VAT in one of four categories, namely new residential property, other real estate such as offices, shops or hotels, shares in a Cyprus company, or units in a Cyprus investment fund.
Applicants are also widely reported to need a secure annual income from abroad, cited at a minimum of 50,000 euro, with additional income required for a spouse and each child. Confirm the category and the current figures with the official authority.
The permit is widely described as one of the faster routes in Europe, with examination periods commonly cited at about two to six months once a complete file is filed. Treat any quoted period as indicative and confirm with the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
Plan for the qualifying investment, value added tax where it applies, government and issuance fees, and professional fees. The table lists headline items, and you should confirm each figure with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment | From 300,000 euro plus VAT (widely cited) | One of four approved categories, confirm with the authority |
| Secure annual income from abroad | From 50,000 euro (widely cited) | More required for spouse and children |
| Government and issuance fees | Confirm with the official authority | Set by the official authority |
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. Indian nationals may apply as third country nationals under Regulation 6(2). Confirm the current investment and income conditions with the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
Regulation 6(2) grants permanent residence, not citizenship. Citizenship is governed separately and requires its own conditions. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
Holders are commonly reported to need to visit Cyprus at least once every set period to keep the permit valid. Confirm the current physical presence rule 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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