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Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment: Cost, Requirements & Processing Time (2026)

The short version

Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment requires a minimum investment of €300,000 (real estate route), with residency in ~2–3 months and no direct citizenship pathway.

Investment routes compared

Route type	Amount (EUR)	Notes	Primary?
Real estate	€300,000	Residential real estate purchase.	Most common
Company shares / equity	€300,000	Share capital in Cyprus-based physical-operations company.

At a glance

€300,000 minimum qualifying investment
~2–3 months expected end-to-end processing
No direct citizenship pathway citizenship timeline
No Schengen access travel rights
No minimum stay physical-presence requirement

Physical presence: Visit once every 2 years to maintain permit.

Official program source · Source: Cyprus Civil Registry and Migration Department · Last verified Apr 15, 2026 · Verify current rules with an authorized immigration adviser or the destination's consulate before applying.

Next review 2026-06-15.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum investment for the Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment?

The minimum qualifying investment is €300,000. €300,000 investment + €50,000 annual secured income requirement. Qualifying routes: Real estate (€300,000); Company shares / equity (€300,000) Most applicants use the Real estate route (€300,000).

How long does the Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment take to process?

Expected end-to-end processing is ~2–3 months. Relatively fast among EU options.

Can I get citizenship through the Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment, and when?

This programme has no direct citizenship pathway. Cyprus removed the 5-year investment-PR-to-passport route in 2026. Citizenship only via standard 7-year naturalization with B1 Greek. It can lead to EU citizenship.

What is the physical-presence requirement for the Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment?

Visit once every 2 years to maintain permit.

Are my spouse and children included in the Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment?

Spouse, minor children, adult children in education can be included.

Does the Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment grant Schengen access?

No. Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment does not by itself grant Schengen-area travel rights.

Is the Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment currently open to new applicants?

The programme is currently open (reforming). Annual-income requirement raised from €30K to €50K (2023 reform). Further alignment expected as Cyprus prepares for Schengen accession in 2026.

Who regulates the Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment?

Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment is administered by Cyprus Civil Registry and Migration Department. The canonical source is https://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/CRMD/crmd.nsf/index_en/index_en?OpenDocument. Facts last verified 2026-04-15; next review 2026-06-15.

Route type

Amount (EUR)

Notes

Primary?

Real estate

€300,000

Residential real estate purchase.

Most common

Company shares / equity