Cyprus

Introducing Cyprus

Cyprus is located in the Mediterranean Sea, a short distance from Lebanon, Greece, Turkey and Egypt. The island enjoys an idyllic Mediterranean lifestyle, beautiful beaches, 340 days of sunshine a year and welcoming people in a relaxed environment.

Cyprus offers a high standard of living, modern transport and infrastructure, excellent academic institutions (several accredited European Universities), access to quality medical services, a stable government and a robust legal framework which is based on British law and fully harmonized with EU directives.

Cyprus Citizenship Benefits

Route to Cyprus citizenship

Applicants must fulfill ONE of the following options:

Property

Purchase a property in Cyprus for a minimum value of €500,000, to be held in perpetuity.

(In the case that the applicant proceeds with the real estate investment option, this property can be included in the €2,000,000 investment).

Investment

Provide a minimum investment of €2,000,000 into one of the following four options:

• Investment in real estate, developments and infrastructure projects.
• Investment into alternative investment funds or financial assets of the country.
• Purchase, establishment or participation in the country’s businesses and companies.
• A combination of any of the above.

Fees

€7,500 in citizenship fees.

VAT and other taxes depending on selection.

Considerations

If qualifying via a €2,000,000 private residence purchase, after three years it is permitted to liquidate and replace the private residence with a €500,000 property.

Cyprus Citizenship Application Process