Your goal
You are seeking investor residence by a qualifying new residential property.
International immigration
Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment
Explore Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment and see how it could support your plans. We will help you understand the qualifying route, prepare the right information and decide on the next practical step.
At a glance
Key details for your planning
- Outcome
- Investor residence
- Who qualifies
- For applicants planning to qualify by a qualifying new residential property who can meet the programme's…
- Family
- A spouse and qualifying dependent children may be included under the current policy; older children and…
- Application path
- 5 main stages
Could this route suit you?
See whether this route fits your plans
For applicants planning to qualify by a qualifying new residential property who can meet the programme's eligibility and continuing conditions.
Your qualifying basis
The recognised options are a qualifying new residential property or other investment categories accepted by the current Regulation 6(2) policy.
Your ongoing plan
Retain the qualifying investment and required income position
What this route can offer
The status you are working towards
The route leads to an immigration permit for permanent residence in Cyprus. It does not itself confer Cypriot citizenship or unrestricted employment.
Cyprus permanent residence does not equal citizenship and does not automatically make the holder tax resident.
Your route options
Ways to qualify
A qualifying new residential property
This is a recognised qualifying basis under the programme: A qualifying new residential property.
Other investment categories accepted by the current Regulation 6(2) policy
This is a recognised qualifying basis under the programme: Other investment categories accepted by the current Regulation 6(2) policy.
Planning for your family
Include your family in the plan
A spouse and qualifying dependent children may be included under the current policy; older children and students are subject to separate conditions.
What you will need
Prepare with confidence
Who can qualify
- A third-country national may apply for permanent residence under Regulation 6(2) where the applicant completes an accepted investment and meets the current income, character and residence conditions.
Qualifying basis
- A qualifying new residential property
- Other investment categories accepted by the current Regulation 6(2) policy
Documents and checks
- Complete legal and source-of-funds due diligence
- Prepare the immigration-permit application and family evidence
- Submit to the Civil Registry and Migration Department
Your next steps
A clear plan from the start
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Select the correct investment category
Select the correct investment category
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Complete legal and source-of-funds due diligence
Complete legal and source-of-funds due diligence
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Prepare the immigration-permit application
Prepare the immigration-permit application and family evidence
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Submit to the Civil Registry
Submit to the Civil Registry and Migration Department
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Maintain the investment
Maintain the investment, income and visit conditions after approval
Keeping your position on track
What to plan for after approval
Retain the qualifying investment
Retain the qualifying investment and required income position
Meet the minimum-visit condition
Meet the minimum-visit condition
Report family or investment changes that affect eligibility
Report family or investment changes that affect eligibility
How Prism 7 can help
Clear advice. Practical preparation.
Prism 7 gives you a clearer route forward — from understanding the options that suit your plans to organising documents and coordinating the next steps. We keep you informed about what is needed, what is happening and what to prepare next.
Understand your options
We start with your plans, priorities and the route options that could be relevant.
Prepare with confidence
We help you organise the documents and information needed for the route you choose.
Keep moving forward
We keep the next steps clear, so you know what to prepare and when to act.
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View programmeYour questions answered
Frequently asked questions
The route leads to an immigration permit for permanent residence in Cyprus. It does not itself confer Cypriot citizenship or unrestricted employment.
A spouse and qualifying dependent children may be included under the current policy; older children and students are subject to separate conditions.
The authority's examination period is not presented as a guarantee and can change with case complexity.
Retain the qualifying investment and required income position. Meet the minimum-visit condition. Report family or investment changes that affect eligibility.
Cyprus permanent residence does not equal citizenship and does not automatically make the holder tax resident.
Let us talk about your plans
Start with what you want to achieve
Tell us what you want to achieve, who is involved and when you hope to make the move. We will help you understand the options and the next practical step.