Official name: Immigration Permit under Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations — expedited procedure for investors
A permanent residence (Immigration Permit) for non-EU investors who invest at least €300,000 in Cyprus and show a secure annual income from abroad of at least €50,000.
Under Regulation 6(2) the Migration Department issues an Immigration Permit — permanent residence — to third-country nationals who invest at least €300,000 in one of four categories and meet the income and character criteria. Applications are handled under an expedited procedure.
The permit is permanent residence, not citizenship, and remains conditional on keeping the investment and meeting annual reporting obligations.
A
B
New homes: €300,000 plus VAT. Including adult (non-dependent) children requires the investment to be multiplied (€300,000 per adult child). Fees are separate.
Property
€300,000
Up to two housing units; first sale by a development company (resales only if filed before 7 May 2013); price plus VAT. Funds must come from abroad.
Property
€300,000
Resale purchases are allowed for this category.
Business
€300,000
New company or capital increase; company based and operating in Cyprus with a proven physical presence and at least five employees.
Investment funds & financial assets
€300,000
The fund's investments must be held in Cyprus; CySEC confirmation of the fund required.
Maintaining the investment: Keep the investment (or immediately replace it with another of equal or greater value) and report annually.
Listed separately from the investment. Amounts can change; unknown amounts are shown as “Not verified” and are not zero.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | €500 | Per application |
| Alien Registration Certificate (ARC) | €70 | Each person included, if not already held |
C
Individual assessment required
The permit covers the spouse and children under 18. Each spouse may hold a separate permit with a separate application and fee.
Unmarried children aged 18–25 in tertiary education and financially dependent may apply separately (+€10,000 annual income each). Adult non-dependent children require an additional €300,000 investment each and their own income of €50,000.
D
Application form MIP2 and document checklist
Formal application.
Proof funds came from abroad
Remittances, foreign card receipts or bank certificate linked to the investment.
Affidavit / statement of annual income with tax return
Proves the secure annual income.
Statement of non-employment
Confirms you will not take employment (except as director of the invested company).
Clean criminal record certificates
From the country of origin and country of residence, for applicant and spouse.
Health insurance certificate
Inpatient and outpatient cover for all included persons.
Certified translations
All supporting documents must be officially translated and certified.
Title deed or sale contract filed at the Department of Lands and Surveys
Proves the property investment (property routes).
Company documents (shareholders, incorporation, business profile, social insurance staff records)
Company share-capital route.
Fund unit titles, CySEC confirmation and fund memorandum
Investment-fund route.
Translation, certification, legalisation or apostille may be required. The responsible authority can always request additional evidence.
E
Transfer funds from abroad and complete the purchase or subscription.
Collect income, insurance, criminal record and investment evidence with certified translations.
In person or through an authorised representative; pay €500 plus €70 per person for ARCs.
The Deputy Minister decides; the policy estimates about two months.
Report investment, income, insurance and criminal records every year.
Processing time: About two months from a complete application (policy estimate) — estimate, not guaranteed
F
Last verified 6 October 2026
Migration Department, Republic of Cyprus · checked 6 Oct 2026
General guidance only
Program rules, eligibility, investment thresholds and immigration requirements may change. Information is for general guidance and does not constitute legal, immigration, tax or investment advice.Malta
Permanent residence in Malta for non-EU nationals who rent or buy qualifying property, pay a government contribution and administrative fee, and meet capital and due-diligence requirements. It is not citizenship.
United States
Conditional US permanent residence (green card) for investors who put US$1,050,000 — or US$800,000 in a targeted employment area or infrastructure project — at risk in a US business that creates 10 full-time jobs.
Canada
Canada's Start-up Visa is paused and closed to new applications; only holders of a valid 2025 commitment certificate could apply, by 30 June 2026.
