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Minimum investment €300,000; Typical timeline 6 months; 3 highlights

Minimum investment
€300,000
Currency: EUR
Typical timeline
From application start
Highlights
  • Cyprus
  • business investment
  • residency
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1Question 1 of 3 Do you have at least €300,000 to invest in a Cyprus-based company?

Investment must be in an active local business employing Cypriot or EU nationals.

2Question 2 of 3 Can you show a stable foreign income?

Proof of funds and income from legal sources is required.

3Question 3 of 3 Will you visit Cyprus once every two years?

This is required to maintain residency status.

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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

Costs & funds

Program fees & proof of funds

Fees listed: 5 line items. Estimated totals: €301,570 (EUR). Proof of funds items: 3.

Estimated program totals
EUR: €301,570
Required proof of funds
EUR: €75,000

Detailed fee table

Program fee breakdown with price, timing and notes.
ItemPriceWhenNotes
Minimum Company Investment€300,000Before application submission

Investment in a Cyprus-based company with at least five employees.

Government Application Fee€500Upon submission

Payable to the Migration Department.

Residence Permit Fee€70Upon approval

Per person for residence card issuance.

Legal & Translation Costs€1,000During preparation

Estimated average cost.

Advisory Fee€0Post consultation

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Proof of funds

  • Main applicant€50,000
  • Spouse€15,000
  • Each dependent child€10,000
Required (EUR): €75,000

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

FeatureBusiness InvestmentResidential PropertyCommercial PropertyFund Investment
Minimum Investment€300,000€300,000€300,000€300,000
TypeCyprus-based companyReal estateOffices, shops, hotelsCollective investment schemes
Physical PresenceOnce every 2 yearsOnce every 2 yearsOnce every 2 yearsOnce every 2 years
DependentsSpouse, children, parentsSpouse, children, parentsSpouse, children, parentsSpouse, children, parents
Holding PeriodMaintain investmentMaintain investmentMaintain investmentMaintain 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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Frequently asked questions

A minimum of €300,000 in a Cyprus-based business employing local or EU nationals.

Your spouse, dependent children under 25, and both parents.

Only as a company director of the invested business.

Once every two years to maintain permanent residency.

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