Quick facts
Minimum investment €300,000; Typical timeline 6 months; 3 highlights
- Minimum investment
- €300,000
- Currency: EUR
- Typical timeline
- From application start
- Cyprus
- Fund Investment
- Golden Visa
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Program overview
The Cyprus Golden Visa – Fund Investment program allows non-EU investors to obtain permanent residency by subscribing EUR 300,000 to regulated collective investment schemes in Cyprus. Dependents, including spouse, children under 25, and parents, are included. Residency requires only a single visit every two years to maintain status.
Investment overview
Applicants must invest a minimum of EUR 300,000 in approved collective investment schemes, sourced from lawful funds abroad. The program allows residency without local employment while providing dependents access to healthcare and education.
Costs & proof of funds
Program fees & proof of funds
Fees listed: 3 line items. Estimated totals: €300,000 (EUR). Proof of funds items: 1.
Detailed fee table
| Item | Price | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund Investment | €300,000 | Before application | Investment in Cyprus-registered regulated collective investment schemes. |
| Application Fee | €0 | On submission | Covers administrative processing for main applicant and dependents. |
| Residence Permit Fee | €0 | On approval | Covers main applicant and eligible dependents. |
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Proof of funds
- Secure annual income proof€50,000
EUR 50,000 for main applicant; +15,000 per spouse, +10,000 per dependent child.
Figures are indicative and may change with family size, project selection and program updates.
Eligibility
- Non-EU investor.
- Minimum EUR 300,000 investment in registered Cyprus collective investment schemes.
- Proof of secure annual income from abroad.
- Clean criminal record certificates for all adult applicants.
- Declaration of non-employment in Cyprus (except as company director of invested entity).
Key benefits
- Permanent residency in Cyprus.
- Minimal physical presence required – only one visit every two years.
- Residency extended to spouse, dependent children under 25, and parents.
- Access to Cyprus public healthcare and high-quality private education.
- Flexible investment via regulated collective investment schemes; no tax on foreign-generated income.
Comparison
| Feature | Fund Investment | Residential Property | Commercial Property | Business Investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | €300,000 | €300,000 | €300,000 | €300,000 |
| Investment Type | Units in collective investment schemes | Real estate | Offices, shops, hotels | Equity in Cyprus-based company |
| Physical Presence | Once every 2 years | Once every 2 years | Once every 2 years | Once every 2 years |
| Dependents | Spouse, children under 25, parents | Spouse, children under 25, parents | Spouse, children under 25, parents | Spouse, children under 25, parents |
| Holding Period | Must retain qualifying investment to maintain PR status | Must retain qualifying investment to maintain PR status | Must retain qualifying investment to maintain PR status | Must retain qualifying investment to maintain PR status |
Who this program is NOT for
- Applicants with serious criminal records or pending investigations.
- Inability to provide proof of funds or secure annual income.
- Non-compliance with Cyprus investment regulations.
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