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Cyprus Permanent Residence for Vietnamese Nationals

Vietnamese nationals, as third country nationals, can apply for Cyprus permanent residence, most often through the property investment route. This page sets out the authority, the routes and what to confirm before you act.

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Reference
Official authorityCivil Registry and Migration Department (CRMD), Ministry of Interior
ProgrammeCyprus Permanent Residence
For nationalityVietnamese
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 5 June 2026.

Eligibility for this nationality

Cyprus does not bar Vietnamese nationals from permanent residence. As a third country national you can apply on the same basis as most non European applicants, subject to a clean criminal record, secured income from abroad and proof that the investment funds came from outside Cyprus.

Confirm current document and source of funds rules, since the Civil Registry and Migration Department updates its practice from time to time.

Routes

The main route is the fast track investment in new residential property bought from a developer, supported by a secured annual income from abroad. A separate, slower route exists for applicants who can show stable income and self support without the property investment. Resale property does not qualify under the fast track route.

Timeline

The fast track investment route is usually decided within a few months of a complete filing. The permit is intended to be held for life once granted, with a requirement to visit Cyprus periodically to keep it valid. Confirm current processing windows and visit rules with the authority.

Costs

Costs include the qualifying property investment, value added tax where it applies, government filing fees and any professional support you choose. A secured annual income from abroad must also be shown for the main applicant and for each family member. Confirm the current figures with the official authority.

ItemIndicative amountNotes
Qualifying property investmentConfirm the current figure with the official authorityNew residential property bought from a developer
Secured annual income from abroadConfirm the current figure with the official authorityHigher with each dependent added to the file
Government filing feesConfirm the current figure with the official authoritySet by the Civil Registry and Migration Department

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

Common questions

Can Vietnamese nationals apply for Cyprus permanent residence?

Yes. Vietnamese nationals are third country nationals and are not excluded. The property investment route and the income based route are open, subject to the rules in force.

Does resale property qualify?

Not under the fast track route, which requires new residential property bought from a developer. Confirm the current position with the authority.

Where do I confirm the investment and income figures?

Confirm them with the Civil Registry and Migration Department, since the property value and income thresholds can change.

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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