Cyprus Golden Visa: Investment, Stay, Residence

Ways to invest.

The official page lists 4 routes. You need only one.

New home from a developer: EUR 300,000. A first-sale house or apartment (up to 2 units) bought from a development company, plus VAT.

Offices, shops or hotels: EUR 300,000. Other property such as offices, shops, hotels or related developments. Resales are allowed.

Shares in a Cyprus company with 5 staff: EUR 300,000. New or added share capital in a company based and working in Cyprus that employs at least 5 people.

Units in a Cyprus investment fund: EUR 300,000. Units of a Cyprus collective investment fund (AIF, AIFLNP or RAIF) that invests in Cyprus.

Who can apply.

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland.

Non-EU citizens who invest at least EUR 300,000 in Cyprus and have a secure yearly income of at least EUR 50,000.

Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland can already live in Cyprus without this visa.

You and your spouse may not work in Cyprus, except as a director of the company you invested in.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much do I need to invest for the Cyprus golden visa?

The lowest minimum is EUR 300,000, for new home from a developer. Other routes: offices, shops or hotels (EUR 300,000), shares in a Cyprus company with 5 staff (EUR 300,000) and units in a Cyprus investment fund (EUR 300,000). Fees come on top.

What can I invest in for the Cyprus golden visa?

4 routes: new home from a developer, offices, shops or hotels, shares in a Cyprus company with 5 staff and units in a Cyprus investment fund. You need only one.

How long do I need to spend in Cyprus?

The permit ends if you are away from Cyprus for 2 years, or take permanent residence in another country. If you live abroad, you must take up residence in Cyprus within 1 year of approval.

Does the Cyprus golden visa lead to permanent residence?

The Immigration Permit is permanent residence from the start, with no end date. You must keep the investment and show it to the Migration Department every year.

How long does the Cyprus golden visa last?

The right to live in Cyprus has no end date. The residence card lasts 10 years and is then replaced. The card is replaced when it expires after 10 years.

How much does the Cyprus golden visa cost?

EUR 500 when you apply, plus EUR 70 for each person who needs an Alien Registration Certificate.

Can I work on the Cyprus golden visa?

You and your spouse may not work in Cyprus, except as a director of the company you invested in.

Who can apply for the Cyprus golden visa?

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. Non-EU citizens who invest at least EUR 300,000 in Cyprus and have a secure yearly income of at least EUR 50,000.

Can I bring my family?

Your spouse and children under 18 are covered. Unmarried children aged 18 to 25 studying abroad can apply separately if you show EUR 10,000 more income for each. Adult children can be added with EUR 300,000 more investment each.

How do I apply?

In person at the Migration Department, or through an authorised representative, after booking an appointment. About 2 months from a complete application.

Sources

Cyprus: Immigration Permit for investors (permanent residence, Regulation 6(2)) (gov.cy)
Cyprus: how to apply (gov.cy)

General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

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