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Residency in Cyprus

Cyprus Golden Visa – Residency by Investment

About Cyprus

Overview

About Cyprus

The Cyprus Golden Visa, established under Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations, allows non-EU nationals to obtain permanent residency by investing in Cyprus. Investors can choose among property, commercial, business, or fund investment routes. This program offers minimal physical presence requirements, family inclusion, and EU residency rights, making it one of the most attractive residency-by-investment programs in Europe.

Capital:NicosiaLanguage:Greek, TurkishCurrency:Euro (EUR)
Population
1_250_000
Capital
Nicosia
Language
Greek, Turkish
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
EET (UTC+2)
Climate
Mediterranean

Why Cyprus

Key Points

Why Cyprus?

  • No tax on foreign-generated income

  • Minimal physical presence – one visit every two years

  • Permanent residence granted for life with 5-year card renewal

  • Family-friendly: spouse, children under 25, and parents included

  • Multiple investment routes starting from €300,000

Process

How it works

  1. Step 1: Step 1

    Preliminary check by a certified AML officer (1 business day)

  2. Step 2: Step 2

    Select and complete qualifying investment: property, commercial, business, or fund

  3. Step 3: Step 3

    Submit application to Civil Registry & Migration Department

  4. Step 4: Step 4

    Attend biometric submission in Cyprus for applicant and family

  5. Step 5: Step 5

    Receive permanent residence card within 40 days after biometrics

Eligibility — Requirements

Eligibility

Requirements

4 items

The following list outlines the core eligibility requirements for this program.

  • Choose a qualifying investment option and transfer funds from abroad

  • Provide identity, financial, and compliance documents with clean criminal record certificates

  • Demonstrate secure annual income: €50,000 main applicant, €15,000 spouse, €10,000 per dependent child

  • Official declaration confirming no employment in Cyprus, except as company director of invested business

Frequently asked questions

Question 1

Typically 4–6 months from submission to residence card issuance.

Question 2

Only once every two years is required.

Question 3

No, employment is not allowed, but investors can own shares and receive dividends.

Question 4

Yes, spouse, children under 25, and financially dependent parents are included.

Question 5

No, foreign income is not subject to local taxation.

Why Choose XIPHIAS Immigration?

  • 100% success rate with investor clients
  • 25+ years leading the global immigration sector
  • 60+ offices worldwide providing local support
  • 25,000+ clients advised across multiple programs
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