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2 programs for Cyprus. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
EU long-term resident status for non-EU nationals after five years of continuous legal residence in Cyprus, granting a more secure residence right and stronger protection against expulsion. Requires basic Greek language ability and knowledge of Cypriot society.
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.
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.
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.
It does not grant citizenship directly, but living in Cyprus on the status can build toward eligibility for naturalisation over time, subject to separate residence and language conditions.
No. Cyprus terminated its citizenship-by-investment programme in 2020. Investment routes now lead to residence, not a Cypriot passport.
The Student Residence Permit is for non-EU nationals accepted onto a recognised educational programme in Cyprus. Graduates may apply to stay for up to 12 months to look for work or set up a business matching their level of study.
Holders are generally not permitted to take up paid employment in Cyprus, although they may own a Cyprus company and receive dividends from it.
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Immigrate (Permanent Residence) — Cyprus