Cyprus•EuropeInvestment Visa - Company of Foreign Interests
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 3 years
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
Residence and employment permit for owners of companies of foreign interests in Cyprus. Allows operating a business with minimum EUR 200,000 capital deposit and bringing skilled employees.
Companies of Foreign Interests (CFI) are businesses registered in Cyprus where majority shares are owned by non-EU nationals or where non-EU nationals have minimum EUR 200,000 investment. Owners can obtain residence permits and bring skilled employees. Highly skilled employees earn minimum EUR 2,500 monthly and are exempt from Labour Ministry approval.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
30,000 EUR
per year
Investment Required
200,000 EUR
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Experience
2+ years
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Company registration documents
Certificate of incorporation
BFU registration
Confirmation of Companies of Foreign Interests registration
Bank deposit proof
Evidence of EUR 200,000 capital deposit
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Advantages
- Own and operate business in Cyprus
- Bring skilled employees
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Family can join
- Clear business framework
Considerations
- High capital deposit requirement (EUR 200,000)
- Must maintain capital in company
- Business must remain active
- Capital tied up in Cyprus
Application Process
Register company
Establish company in Cyprus with majority foreign ownership or EUR 200,000 minimum investment
Register with BFU
Register company as Company of Foreign Interests with Business Facilitation Unit
Deposit capital
Deposit EUR 200,000 in company account at licensed bank
Apply for residence permit
Submit residence permit application as company owner
Processing and approval
Application reviewed and approved within 30-60 days
Residence permit issued
Valid for up to 3 years, renewable
Application Forms
Company of Foreign Interests Residence Permit Application
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