A permanent residence permit for Cyprus earned by holding a qualifying investment and showing a stable income from abroad, issued under an accelerated process.
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.
Cyprus offers a permanent residence permit to applicants who make a qualifying investment and can show a secure annual income. The permit is granted under the accelerated process set out in Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations.
This page maps the routes and what the status unlocks. Treat it as a starting point, then confirm every figure with the official authority before you act.
The investment can be placed in residential or commercial property, in shares of Cyprus companies, or in units of a collective investment fund registered and operating in Cyprus.
When the investment is residential property bought from a developer, the rules require the income shown to come from sources abroad. For the other routes part of the income can arise in Cyprus. Confirm the current split with the official authority.
Under the accelerated route the Civil Registry and Migration Department reviews qualifying files in around six months. The permit itself does not expire, though the residence card is renewed periodically. Confirm the current processing time and renewal cycle with the official authority.
Cyprus sets a minimum qualifying investment and a minimum annual income that rises for a spouse and for each dependent child. The figures below are indicative. Confirm the current amounts, any value added tax and government charges with the official authority.
Permanent residence allows the holder and qualifying family members to live in Cyprus. It does not by itself grant a passport or the automatic right to work, and it carries conditions on maintaining the investment and visiting Cyprus.
Naturalisation as a citizen is a separate process with its own residence and language conditions. Confirm what the permit allows and requires with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment | From 300,000 euro | Property, company shares or fund units. Confirm with the official authority |
| Minimum annual income | From 50,000 euro | Rises for a spouse and each dependent child. Confirm current figure |
| Government and processing | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Civil Registry and Migration Department |
| Indicative timeline | About six months | Accelerated route. Confirm current processing time |
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.
No. Permanent residence lets you live in Cyprus. Citizenship is a separate process with its own conditions. Confirm the rules with the official authority.
No. The Civil Registry and Migration Department runs due diligence and can refuse or revoke a permit.
Yes. Investment thresholds, income levels and conditions change. Verify the current position with the official authority before acting.
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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