Residency by Investment · EuropeCyprus Permanent Residence
Fast, permanent EU residence via real estate.
Minimum investment
€300,000
Processing time
2-3 months
Grants
Residence permit
Region
Europe
Overview
Cyprus grants lifelong permanent residence on a €300,000 property purchase, with one of the quickest processing times in Europe and minimal physical-presence requirements.
Investment routes
Qualifying options for this programme. We model each against your goals.
Residential real estate
New build, held indefinitely
€300,000 + VAT
Companies / funds
Alternative qualifying investment
€300,000
Key benefits
- Permanent (not time-limited) EU residence
- Among the fastest approvals in Europe
- Covers spouse, children and both sets of parents
- Visit requirement of only once every two years
Requirements
- Maintain the qualifying investment
- Secured annual income from abroad
- Clean record and due diligence
Family inclusion
Spouse, dependent children and parents of both spouses are included.
What to weigh
- Grants residence, not citizenship, naturalisation is a separate, longer path.
- Cyprus PR does not by itself give Schengen freedom of movement (Cyprus is not in Schengen).
Where it takes you
A selection of notable destinations this programme unlocks.
Frequently asked
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Is Cyprus Permanent Residence right for you?
We'll tell you honestly, including when another programme, or simply waiting, would serve you better.