A short status note on where Cyprus Permanent Residence by investment stands in 2026 and where to confirm the current rules.
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 continues to run permanent residence by investment under the accelerated process in Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations. This is the residence programme and is separate from the former citizenship by investment scheme, which Cyprus ended.
Authorities have tightened income and source of funds checks over time. Confirm the exact current requirements with the official authority rather than relying on older summaries.
The route still asks for a qualifying investment in property, company shares or a Cyprus fund, together with a stable annual income that rises for a spouse and each dependent child.
Where the qualifying investment is residential property the income shown is expected to come from abroad. Confirm the current investment minimum, income levels and document requirements with the official authority.
Watch for changes to the qualifying minimum, the income thresholds, the treatment of resale versus new build property, and the card renewal cycle. Because figures and conditions change, verify the current position with the Civil Registry and Migration Department before acting.
| 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 |
| 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. Cyprus ended its citizenship by investment scheme. This page concerns permanent residence, which is a separate programme. Confirm the position with the official authority.
The Civil Registry and Migration Department of the Ministry of Interior. Always confirm the current rules there 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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