Cyprus•EuropeInvestor Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-90 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
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 permit for entrepreneurs investing in Cyprus. Allows residence while establishing and operating an innovative startup with high growth potential. Requires business plan and equity stake.
Cyprus's Startup Visa Program (enhanced in 2025) enables non-EU/EEA entrepreneurs to establish innovative startups in Cyprus. Changes in 2025 increased initial permit from 2 to 3 years and reduced required equity from 50% to 25%, making it more flexible for co-founders and team-based startups. Up to 5 non-EU founders can apply together.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
50,000 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
300,000 EUR
Investment Required
300,000 EUR
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Business plan
Comprehensive plan showing innovation and high growth potential
Company incorporation documents
Proof of company registration in Cyprus
Equity documentation
Proof of minimum 25% equity stake
Co-founder documentation
If applying as team (up to 5 founders), documentation from all
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Advantages
- Support for entrepreneurs
- Extended 3-year initial permit
- Reduced equity requirement (25% vs 50%)
- Team applications allowed (up to 5)
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Family can join
Considerations
- Must be innovative startup
- Business plan must show high growth potential
- Minimum 25% equity required
- Competitive application process
Application Process
Develop business plan
Prepare startup business plan demonstrating high growth potential and innovation
Register startup
Establish company in Cyprus, hold minimum 25% equity
Gather documentation
Prepare business plan, company docs, incorporation certificates
Submit residence permit application
Apply at Migration Department with startup documentation
Processing and review
Application reviewed for startup viability and innovation
Residence permit issued
Approval for 3-year residence permit
Application Forms
Startup Visa Application
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