Cyprus offers permanent residence to investors who buy qualifying property and show stable income from abroad. Lebanese nationals can apply as third country nationals on the same basis as other foreign investors. This page sets out the current position so you can plan.
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.
Lebanese nationals are eligible. As citizens of a country outside the European Union, Lebanese applicants qualify for the investment based permanent residence on the same terms as most other third country investors, and there is no reported nationality bar.
Applicants must hold a clean criminal record, hold valid health insurance and show that the qualifying income comes from sources outside Cyprus. Confirm the live eligibility rules with the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
The fast track route under Regulation 6(2) is built around a minimum property investment, plus proof of secure annual income from abroad. The property must be newly built and bought directly from a developer, since resale homes do not qualify on this route. The application can include a spouse and dependent children. Confirm the current qualifying options with the Civil Registry and Migration Department before committing funds.
The fast track procedure is commonly reported to take around two to three months once a complete and compliant file is submitted. The permit holder must visit Cyprus at least once every two years to keep the status. Confirm current scheduling with the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
The figures below reflect amounts published for the fast track route. The property figure is before value added tax, and the income requirement rises with each dependant. Treat these as a starting point and confirm the current amounts with the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying property investment | From EUR 300,000 plus VAT | New property bought from a developer. Resale does not qualify on the fast track |
| Secure annual income from abroad | From EUR 50,000 | Add EUR 15,000 for a spouse and EUR 10,000 for each child. Confirm the current figures |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Application and card fees apply |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Civil Registry and Migration Department, Ministry of Interior publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Lebanese nationals are eligible as third country investors and there is no reported nationality bar. Eligibility depends on the qualifying investment, secure income from abroad and passing due diligence.
No, not on the fast track route under Regulation 6(2). The property must be newly built and bought directly from a developer. Confirm the current rule with the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
No. Permanent residence lets you live in Cyprus. Citizenship is a separate process with its own conditions. Confirm the current naturalisation 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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