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Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment
Fast-track EU permanent residence in just 2 months. EUR 300K investment with no minimum stay and full Schengen access.
Program overview
- Status
- Active
- Minimum Investment
- EUR 300K
- Established
- 2009
- Processing Time
- 6-9 months
- Schengen Access
- No
Investment options
Real Estate
EUR 300K
Investment Funds
EUR 300K
Business Investment
EUR 300K
Citizenship requirements
Eligibility
After 8 years
Language
Greek
Test
Required
Key benefits
Favorable corporate and personal tax system
Travel to EU travel rights
Family inclusion
Spouse
Dependent children up to age 25
Tax situation
Default Rates
- Eligibility
- Any resident
- Duration
- Indefinite
- Income Tax
- 0-35%
- Foreign Income
- Taxed
- Capital Gains
- 20%
- Dividends
- 0-5% SDC
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- None
IP Box Regime
- Eligibility
- Residency
- Duration
- Indefinite
- Income Tax
- N/A
- Foreign Income
- Partially exempt
- Capital Gains
- 0%
- Dividends
- N/A
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- None
Non-Dom Regime
- Eligibility
- Residency
- Duration
- 17 years
- Income Tax
- 0-35%
- Foreign Income
- Exempt
- Capital Gains
- 0%
- Dividends
- 0%
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- None
| Tax Type | Default | IP Box Regime | Non-Dom Regime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Any resident | Residency | Residency |
| Duration | Indefinite | Indefinite | 17 years |
| Income Tax | 0-35% | N/A | 0-35% |
| Foreign Income | Taxed | Partially exempt | Exempt |
| Capital Gains | 20% | 0% | 0% |
| Dividends | 0-5% SDC | N/A | 0% |
| Wealth Tax | None | None | None |
| Inheritance Tax | None | None | None |
| Learn more | Learn more |
Program details
Cyprus offers immediate permanent residency through investment in new residential property, commercial property, business ventures, or collective investments. Fast-track processing can deliver approval in 6-9 months.
Applicants must demonstrate annual income of EUR 50,000+ from abroad, with additional amounts required for family members (+EUR 15,000 for spouse, +EUR 10,000 per child). The physical presence requirement is minimal: one visit every 2 years to maintain residency status.
Important: Cyprus is an EU member but not part of the Schengen Area, so the 90/180 day travel rule applies for Schengen zone countries. A pathway to citizenship is available after 8 years of residency within a 10-year period, requiring basic Greek language proficiency and a naturalization test.
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Personal income tax rates
PwC Tax Summaries - Cyprus Individual Taxes on Personal Income·Last checked: 12/01/26
Personal income tax rates (government)
Cyprus Tax Department - Income Tax·Last checked: 12/01/26
Capital gains tax (20% rate, immovable property scope)
Cyprus Ministry of Finance - Tax Department, Capital Gains Tax·Last checked: 14/01/26
Capital gains tax
Cyprus Tax Department - Capital Gains·Last checked: 12/01/26
Dividend taxation (Special Defence Contribution)
Cyprus Tax Department - Special Defence Contribution·Last checked: 12/01/26
Wealth tax
PwC Tax Summaries - Cyprus Individual Other Taxes·Last checked: 12/01/26
Inheritance/estate tax
Cyprus Tax Department - Deceased Person's Estate Tax·Last checked: 12/01/26
Foreign income treatment (Non-domicile regime)
Cyprus Tax Department - Individuals·Last checked: 12/01/26
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