Cyprus•EuropeGolden Visa - Residency by Investment
At a Glance
Processing Time
180-270 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Permanent residence through minimum EUR 300,000 investment. Available for real estate, business, or investment fund acquisition. Grants immediate permanent residency with low residency requirements.
Cyprus's Golden Visa program grants permanent residency to non-EU investors making EUR 300,000+ investments. Investment options include real estate (residential/commercial/mixed), business ownership, investment funds, or donations to research. The program offers 0% tax on foreign-source income and capital gains. After 8 years of legal residence, applicants can apply for citizenship.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
50,000 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
300,000 EUR
Investment Required
300,000 EUR
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: RU, BY
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Proof of funds
Bank statements and source of funds documentation
Investment documentation
Property deed, purchase contract, business documents, or fund acquisition proof
Income documentation
Proof of EUR 50,000+ annual foreign income
Criminal record certificate
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Advantages
- Immediate permanent residence
- 0% tax on foreign income
- Multiple investment options
- Family can join
- Path to citizenship after 8 years
- EU residency status
Considerations
- High investment requirement (EUR 300,000)
- Must maintain investment
- Minimum 2-yearly visit requirement
- Investment may be illiquid (real estate)
- Processing time 6-9 months
Application Process
Choose investment option
Select: real estate (EUR 300,000+), business (EUR 300,000+), or fund investment (EUR 300,000+)
Secure investment
Purchase property, invest in business, or acquire fund units
Prepare documentation
Gather investment documents, proof of funds, property deeds/contracts
Submit application
Apply to Migration Department with investment documentation
Background checks
Security and financial verification process
Approval and residence
Permanent residence granted, residence card issued
Application Forms
Golden Visa Application
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