Cyprus PR in 2025: Your Complete Guide to Permanent Residency

Why Cyprus Is a Smart PR Destination

• Mediterranean lifestyle with year-round sunshine
  
• EU membership with access to European markets
  
• Stable, English‑friendly environment for families and investors
  
• No requirement to live in the country full-time—just visit once every two years to maintain status
  

What Is Cyprus PR?

Cyprus PR is a lifetime residence permit granted to non‑EU nationals who meet investment and income requirements. You gain the right to live, study, and travel freely within Cyprus—and eventually apply for EU citizenship after 7 years of residency.

Two Routes to Cyprus PR

1. Fast‑Track Investment Route (2–4 months processing)

• Investment: Minimum of €300,000 + VAT in:
  
  • New residential property, or
    
  • Commercial property, company shares, or investment funds 

• Annual Secured Income: At least €50,000 for the main applicant, sourced from abroad if investing in residential property (income source rules vary for non-residential investments)
  
• Additional Income Requirements:
  
  • €15,000 for spouse
    
  • €10,000 per minor child
    

2. Regular (Non‑Investment) Track — 5-Year Residency Route

• Based on holding a valid residence permit (e.g. Category F) and continuous residence in Cyprus for at least five years
  
• Does not require investment, but has stricter presence criteria
  

Required Documents

For the Fast‑Track route, applicants must prepare:

• Valid passport(s)
  
• Clean criminal record certificate(s)
  
• Proof of investment (sale agreement or deed)
  
• Annual income proof (tax returns, dividends, rental, pension, etc.)
  
• Health insurance for all family members
  
• CV and signed statement of non‑employment (unless serving as company director)
  
• Marriage certificate, children’s birth certificates, translations & apostille where required
  

Processing Timeline

🔒 Once approved, your PR card is valid indefinitely, with no need for renewal.

Benefits of Cyprus PR

• Permanent residency without annual renewals
  
• Family inclusion: spouse, children under 18 or up to 25 if studying
  
• No obligation to live full time in Cyprus – just visit once every two years
  
• Access to private healthcare, international schools, and business-friendly environment
  
• Tax advantages — potential non-domicile status, exemptions on foreign income
  
• After 7–8 years, eligible for Cypriot citizenship

FAQ on Cyprus PR

Q: Can income come from Cyprus?
A: For residential property investments, income must be entirely from abroad. Non-residential investment routes may allow some income from Cyprus.

Q: What if I sell the property?
A: You must maintain an investment of at least €300,000 for 5 years. If you sell sooner, you must reinvest within 60 days or risk cancellation of residency.

Q: Inclusion of family members?
A: You may include your spouse, children under 18, and unmarried children up to 25 in full-time education — not parents or in-laws.

Q: Maintain residency if I don’t live in Cyprus full-time?
A: Yes — a minimum one-day visit every two years is enough to maintain PR status.