Quick facts
Minimum investment €300,000; Typical timeline 6 months; 3 highlights
- Minimum investment
- €300,000
- Currency: EUR
- Typical timeline
- From application start
- Cyprus
- business investment
- residency
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Program overview
The Cyprus Golden Visa – Business Investment Route allows non-EU nationals to obtain permanent residency by investing in a Cyprus-based company employing Cypriot or EU nationals. Dependents including spouse, children under 25, and parents are eligible. Only one visit every two years is required to maintain status.
Investment overview
Investors must contribute a minimum of €300,000 in a Cyprus-based company with at least five full-time employees. Funds must be transferred from abroad in compliance with Cyprus regulations.
Costs & proof of funds
Program fees & proof of funds
Fees listed: 5 line items. Estimated totals: €301,570 (EUR). Proof of funds items: 3.
Detailed fee table
| Item | Price | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Company Investment | €300,000 | Before application submission | Investment in a Cyprus-based company with at least five employees. |
| Government Application Fee | €500 | Upon submission | Payable to the Migration Department. |
| Residence Permit Fee | €70 | Upon approval | Per person for residence card issuance. |
| Legal & Translation Costs | €1,000 | During preparation | Estimated average cost. |
| Advisory Fee | €0 | Post consultation | Quoted individually. |
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Proof of funds
- Main applicant€50,000
- Spouse€15,000
- Each dependent child€10,000
Figures are indicative and may change with family size, project selection and program updates.
Eligibility
- Invest a minimum of €300,000 in a Cyprus-based business.
- Company must employ at least five full-time Cypriot or EU nationals.
- Maintain a clean criminal record for all adult applicants.
- Provide proof of income from legal foreign sources.
- Visit Cyprus at least once every two years.
Key benefits
- Permanent residency in Cyprus within six months.
- Minimal presence required – one visit every two years.
- Dependents included: spouse, children under 25, and parents.
- Access to healthcare and education within the EU.
- Freedom to own shares and receive dividends in Cyprus companies.
Comparison
| Feature | Business Investment | Residential Property | Commercial Property | Fund Investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | €300,000 | €300,000 | €300,000 | €300,000 |
| Type | Cyprus-based company | Real estate | Offices, shops, hotels | Collective investment schemes |
| Physical Presence | Once every 2 years | Once every 2 years | Once every 2 years | Once every 2 years |
| Dependents | Spouse, children, parents | Spouse, children, parents | Spouse, children, parents | Spouse, children, parents |
| Holding Period | Maintain investment | Maintain investment | Maintain investment | Maintain investment |
Who this program is NOT for
- Applicants with serious criminal convictions.
- Failure to maintain investment or company activity.
- Submission of false or incomplete documents.
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