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Cyprus permanent residence for Turkish nationals

The Republic of Cyprus grants permanent residence to applicants from outside the European Union who make a qualifying investment. This page explains how the route works for Turkish nationals and points to the official source.

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Reference
Official authorityCivil Registry and Migration Department, Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Cyprus
ProgrammeCyprus Permanent Residence
For nationalityTurkish
Information current as ofJune 2026
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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.

Reviewed by the Passports for Kings editorial team. Last reviewed 29 April 2026.

Eligibility for Turkish nationals

Turkish citizens are nationals of a country outside the European Union, so they fall within the group the permanent residence route is designed for. There is no published rule that names Turkish nationals as excluded.

Two practical points matter. The programme applies strict due diligence and source of funds checks on all applicants. Separately, Turkish public documents may need extra steps to be recognised by the Republic of Cyprus, so confirm the accepted legalisation or apostille procedure with the Civil Registry and Migration Department before you file.

Routes

The fast track route under Regulation 6(2) requires an investment of at least EUR 300,000 plus VAT. The qualifying investment can be new residential property, or a stake in a Cypriot company with real activity and staff, or units in a Cyprus investment fund. The applicant must also show secure annual income from abroad, commonly cited as at least EUR 50,000, with additions for a spouse and each dependent child.

Confirm the current qualifying categories, the income thresholds and whether the property must be purchased from a developer with the Civil Registry and Migration Department, because the rules are periodically refined.

Timeline

The fast track route is designed to be decided within a few months of a complete filing. Actual times depend on the volume of applications and the completeness of the file, so confirm the current timeline with the Civil Registry and Migration Department.

Costs

The dominant cost is the qualifying investment of at least EUR 300,000 plus VAT, which you hold rather than spend. Plan also for VAT where it applies, government application and issuance fees, and professional, legal and translation costs. The required overseas income is shown rather than paid as a fee.

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ItemIndicative amountNotes
Qualifying investmentEUR 300,000 plus VATProperty, company shares or a Cyprus fund
Secure annual income from abroadFrom about EUR 50,000Additions for spouse and each child
Government application and issuance feesConfirm the current figure with the official authoritySet by the authority, confirm current amounts
Professional, legal and translation feesVaries by caseGet a written scope before engaging

Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Civil Registry and Migration Department, Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Cyprus publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.

Common questions

Can Turkish nationals apply for Cyprus permanent residence

Yes. Turkish citizens are nationals of a country outside the European Union, the group this route is built for. Strict due diligence and source of funds checks apply, and document legalisation should be confirmed with the authority.

How much must a Turkish applicant invest

The fast track route requires at least EUR 300,000 plus VAT in qualifying property, company shares or a Cyprus investment fund, plus proof of secure income from abroad. Confirm current amounts with the Civil Registry and Migration Department.

Does this lead to Cypriot citizenship

Permanent residence is a separate status from citizenship. Naturalisation has its own residence and language conditions. Confirm the current path and conditions 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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