Residency & Golden Visas / Cyprus / Route
Cyprus · Investment route
Obtain Cyprus permanent residency through investment in a local company employing Cypriot or EU nationals.
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
The Cyprus Golden Visa – Business Investment Route allows non-EU nationals to obtain permanent residency by investing in a Cyprus-based company employing Cypriot or EU nationals. Dependents including spouse, children under 25, and parents are eligible. Only one visit every two years is required to maintain status.
What you getالمزايا
Permanent residency in Cyprus within six months.
Minimal presence required – one visit every two years.
Dependents included: spouse, children under 25, and parents.
Access to healthcare and education within the EU.
Freedom to own shares and receive dividends in Cyprus companies.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Minimum Company Investment
Before application submission · Investment in a Cyprus-based company with at least five employees.
Government Application Fee
Upon submission · Payable to the Migration Department.
Residence Permit Fee
Upon approval · Per person for residence card issuance.
Legal & Translation Costs
During preparation · Estimated average cost.
Advisory Fee
Post consultation · Quoted individually.
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Invest a minimum of €300,000 in a Cyprus-based business.
Company must employ at least five full-time Cypriot or EU nationals.
Maintain a clean criminal record for all adult applicants.
Provide proof of income from legal foreign sources.
Visit Cyprus at least once every two years.
Proof of funds
Who cannot apply
Applicants with serious criminal convictions.
Failure to maintain investment or company activity.
Submission of false or incomplete documents.
The processكيف نعمل
Preliminary Eligibility Check
Initial verification of documents and eligibility (1 business day).
Select and Sign Investment Agreement
Choose a qualifying Cyprus-based company and finalize your €300,000 investment agreement.
Transfer Investment Funds
Transfer the required funds from abroad following Cypriot banking regulations.
Submit Residency Application
Application is submitted to the Civil Registry & Migration Department.
Biometric Submission in Cyprus
Applicants visit Cyprus for biometric registration.
Approval & Residence Card Issuance
Receive your permanent residence permit within approximately six months.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
A minimum of €300,000 in a Cyprus-based business employing local or EU nationals.
Start the Cyprus route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.