Applying for a Cypriot Passport is now easier since the Cypriot Government has created incentives to draw in foreign direct investment into the country. One of these is a citizenship-by-investment system that grants full Cypriot citizenship to those that invest over 2 million EUR. Successful candidates gain the right to live, work and study in all 28 EU member countries.

Applying for a Cypriot Passport: Steps and Benefits

Non-European investors, as well as their families, can gain citizenship in Cyprus via ‘Cyprus Investment Scheme’ program. To appy for it, candidates must follow these steps:

• Purchasing a Cypriot Real Estate, which has to be declared as their permanent residence
• Investing in the Cypriot economy, as for example, a financial investment
• Visiting Cyprus to provide their biometrics.

Once you apply for Cypriot Passport you become a Cypriot citizen and as such, you opt for a wide range of benefits such as:

• Visa-free access to almost 160 countries
• The opportunity to maintain dual citizenship, if desired.
• A low tax regime, safeguarding residents from, worldwide income, inheritance, and gift tax.
• Access to great education and healthcare systems as well as advanced infrastructure.

The whole process of applying for the Cypriot citizenship requires a careful preparation to gather all the information needed. Application processes may differ depending on how quickly an applicant provides the required paperwork and documents.

For this reason, we strongly recommend to prepare ourselves for waiting between 4 to 6 months after applying for a Cypriot Passport and obtaining the citizenship once you submit your documents.

What should you do in the mean time?

Investments in Real Estate should last at least 3 years. Once this period expires, stakes can be decreased to an EUR500,000 private property which should be held for an indefinite period.

The candidate can make multiple property purchases as much as the total value of EUR2 million remains in the Cypriot territory for three years, and as much as the value of the residential property owned for an indefinite period in Cyprus continue to be equal to or above EUR500,000.

What options in investments do you have for applying for a Cypriot Passport?

• You can invest up to 2.5 million EUR in combination of real estate with investments.
• An investment of EUR2 million in the Cyprus, such as:
  • Production, purchase or partnership in a Cypriot company or business where the candidate represents a majoritary shareholder, plus:
    • Having activities in Cyprus and hiring 5 Cypriot or EU nationals that have been residing in Cyprus for at least 5 years before the filing of the citizenship application.
  • An Alternative Investment Fund or Financial Assets of a Cypriot entity licensed by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySec), with activities in Cyprus.
  • Investment in Residential Property.
  • Investment in Commercial Property.
  • Investment Infrastructure.
  • An EUR500,000 investment in residential property, which must be held for an indefinite period.

We make easier the procedure of applying for a Cypriot Passport for you!

As obtaining a Cypriot passport may result a challenging procedure, we can help ease the process by leveraging our local network for your needs. Our advisors have access to secure trustworthy real estate options if needed. We handle all document processing and ensure an efficient and smooth application.

Book a consultation today to see how we can help accelerate or begin your Cypriot citizenship.