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Cyprus Permanent Residency
Fast EU permanent residency from €300,000 in property
Cyprus grants lifetime permanent residency in around two months for a €300,000 property purchase. It is popular with Gulf-based families for its schooling, English-language business environment, and non-domicile tax regime.
Timeline
2–3 months
Visa-free access
178 destinations
Residence required
One visit every 2 years
Family included
Spouse and children under 25 in full-time education
Investment routes
Ways to qualify
Residential property
$327k
One or two new-build residential units with a combined value of €300,000 plus VAT.
Company share capital
$327k
€300,000 into the share capital of a Cyprus company employing at least five people.
Why it works
Program highlights
- Permanent residency granted for life, not renewable in stages
- Attractive non-domicile tax regime for relocating entrepreneurs
- Strong British-curriculum schooling and direct Gulf flight links
- 12.5% corporate tax, among the lowest in the EU
Tax position
Non-domicile regime: no tax on dividends or interest for 17 years
Do you qualify
Eligibility requirements
- New-build property of at least €300,000 plus VAT from a developer
- Secured annual income of at least €50,000 from outside Cyprus
- Clean criminal record
- Property must be retained to keep the permit
Questions
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