Cyprus Permanent Residency by Investment (Category 6(2) Fast Track)
Cyprus Golden Visa: Your Gateway to European Residency Through Investment in Cyprus
Embark on a unique opportunity with the Cyprus Golden Visa program, tailored for non-European individuals looking to invest in Europe while gaining a path to residency. The Republic of Cyprus invites you to explore a realm of possibilities.
Why Cyprus?
- Affordability and Quality of Life: Benefit from low living costs, no inheritance tax, and the EU’s lowest crime rates.
- Healthcare Excellence: Access to top-notch healthcare and renowned medical institutions.
- Family Benefits: Extend residency to your spouse and children under 25, with access to high-quality private education featuring English language curriculums.
- Effortless Process: Enjoy high approval rates and manage most of the process remotely, with minimal physical presence required in Cyprus.
Investment Options
Choose from the four investment categories, each with a minimum value of €300,000:
- House/Apartments: Purchase up to two new residential properties, which can be from different development companies, with a minimum total value of €300,000 plus applicable VAT.
- Commercial Investments: Invest in commercial properties such as offices, shops, hotels, or similar developments, with the option to purchase from a resale.
- Business Investment: Inject capital into a Cyprus-based company, having physical presence in Cyprus and employing at least five people.
- Collective Investments: Investment in units of Cyprus Investment Organization Collective Investments, whose investments should be held in the Republic of Cyprus.
Let us assist you in identifying the ideal investments for you, connecting you to the proper development companies, and completing the acquisition easily without making it necessary for you to be personally present in Cyprus.
Additional Requirements
- Foreign Income Proof: Show a yearly income of €50,000 or more from abroad, with increments for family members (€15,000 for the spouse and €10,000 for each depended child).
- Clean Criminal Record: Submit a certificate from your country of origin and residence (if different).
- Health Insurance: Obtain comprehensive medical coverage in Cyprus (medical care covering inpatient and outpatient care). Upon acquiring permanent residency, you become a beneficiary of the General Health System in Cyprus.
- Non-Employment Declaration: This is mandatory, except if you are serving as a director of the company in which you have invested.
For Your Dependents
Your residency covers your spouse and financially dependent children under 25.
Process Timeline
Application Review: Approximately two months from submission of complete application to the Migration Authorities in Cyprus.
Maintaining Your Status
- Investment Continuity: Preserve your investment and health insurance to keep your residency permit active.
- Clean criminal records should be provided every three years to the Migration Authorities in Cyprus.
Permit Validity
- Adults: Unlimited validity with a ten-year renewable residence card.
- Minors: Valid until age 18.
Important Notice
Residency rights may lapse if you or your dependents acquire permanent residence abroad or are absent from Cyprus for two years.
Take Your First Step Towards a New Chapter in Cyprus
Further Services We Offer
- Property due diligence and conveyance services
- Wealth preservation and management
- Estate Planning
- Company formation and management
- Banking services
Contact us for more details and begin your journey to a European residency through investment.
