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A permanent immigration permit for financially independent third-country nationals (often retirees) who can support themselves from income earned abroad and do not intend to work or run a business in Cyprus. No minimum property investment applies, but processing times are currently very long.
Retired or financially independent third-country nationals living off foreign-sourced income.
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This is a fast-track, unlimited-validity permanent residence permit for non-EU nationals who make a qualifying investment of at least EUR 300,000 in Cyprus. It grants residence, not citizenship — and is separate from the citizenship-by-investment programme Cyprus ended in 2020.
EU long-term resident status is available after five years of continuous legal residence in Cyprus, giving a more secure residence right and stronger protection against expulsion. It requires basic Greek at A2 level and knowledge of Cypriot society.
The Immigration Permit under Category F is a permanent permit for financially independent non-EU nationals — often retirees — who can support themselves from foreign income and do not intend to work or run a business in Cyprus. No minimum property investment applies, but processing is currently very slow.
Family reunification lets the spouse and minor children of a lawfully resident non-EU national join the sponsor in Cyprus. Staff under the Companies of Foreign Interests scheme enjoy more favourable terms, including a waived waiting period and free labour-market access for spouses.
Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, always confirm details with the official source.