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Retirement visas · Cyprus

Cyprus retirement visa.

See the income you need, the age rule, the days you must spend there and the path to permanent residence. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

Immigration Permit, Category F (permanent residence for people with a secured income from abroad)

The official name in English

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Income needed
EUR 9,568 a yearFrom abroad, plus at least EUR 4,613 a year for each dependant. Pensions, dividends, interest and rent can count. About USD 890 a month at ECB rates on 9 Oct 2026.
Minimum age
No minimumThe official page sets no age limit.
First permit
No end dateThe right to live in Cyprus has no end date. The residence card lasts 10 years and must then be replaced.
Renewal
There is nothing to renew, but the card is replaced every 10 years.
Health insurance
Not publishedThe official page does not ask for health insurance. You must give medical test results for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C and tuberculosis.
Work
Not allowedThe permit is for people who live on their income without any business, trade or profession in Cyprus.
Minimum stay
No 2-year absenceThere is no set number of days. The permit ends if you are away from Cyprus for two years, or if you take permanent residence in another country.
Permanent residence
Right awayThis is a permanent residence permit from the start. The right to live in Cyprus has no end date.
Cost
EUR 500For everyone in the application, plus EUR 70 for each person who needs an Aliens Registration Certificate.
Where to apply
In person or through a representative, only at the Migration Department offices in Nicosia.
Family
A spouse and children under 18 can be added as dependants.

Checked 11 Oct 2026

What you need

What you need to show.

The official page asks for these, as well as the money.

Who can apply

Who can apply.

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

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much income do I need for the Cyprus retirement visa?

At least EUR 9,568 a year from abroad, plus at least EUR 4,613 a year for each dependant. Pensions, dividends, interest and rent can count.

Is there an age limit for the Cyprus retirement visa?

The official page sets no age limit.

What do I need for the Cyprus retirement visa?

The official page asks for: affidavit and proof of secured yearly income, bank statements from a Cyprus bank, title deed or rental agreement for a home, criminal record certificate, medical test results and short CV.

Do I need health insurance?

The official page does not ask for health insurance. You must give medical test results for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C and tuberculosis.

Can I work on the Cyprus retirement visa?

The permit is for people who live on their income without any business, trade or profession in Cyprus.

How long do I need to spend in Cyprus?

There is no set number of days. The permit ends if you are away from Cyprus for two years, or if you take permanent residence in another country.

Does the Cyprus retirement visa lead to permanent residence?

This is a permanent residence permit from the start. The right to live in Cyprus has no end date.

How long does the Cyprus retirement visa last?

The right to live in Cyprus has no end date. The residence card lasts 10 years and must then be replaced. There is nothing to renew, but the card is replaced every 10 years.

How much does the Cyprus retirement visa cost?

EUR 500 for everyone in the application, plus EUR 70 for each person who needs an Aliens Registration Certificate.

Who can apply for the Cyprus retirement visa?

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. People with a secured yearly income from abroad, such as a pension, who want to live in Cyprus without working.

Can I bring my family?

A spouse and children under 18 can be added as dependants.

How do I apply?

In person or through a representative, only at the Migration Department offices in Nicosia.

Sources

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

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