Cyprus Residency by Investment
Obtain EU Permanent Residency in Cyprus through a qualifying property investment — and open the door to European freedom, security, and opportunity for your entire family.
Cyprus is a full European Union member state. By investing in qualifying property, non-EU nationals and their families can obtain Cyprus Permanent Residency — granting the right to live, work, study, and travel freely across the European Union.
Cyprus offers one of the EU's most straightforward, fastest, and most affordable residency pathways. WMN Global Investments manages the entire process — from selecting the right property to the moment you receive your residency permit.
Cyprus offers multiple pathways to legal residency, each designed for a different investor profile. WMN will guide you to the programme that best matches your goals.
Not sure which programme fits you? WMN provides a free eligibility assessment.
Get My Free AssessmentBeyond the permit — Cyprus offers a quality of life, financial environment, and geographic position that few EU countries can match.
WMN handles every step. Your role: choose the property and sign where required. Our team manages the rest — legal, government, documentation, and family registration.
Cyprus stands out as the EU's best-value, fastest, and most flexible residency programme for property investors. See how it compares to the main alternatives.
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus Best Value Fast Track PR |
🇬🇷 Greece Golden Visa |
🇵🇹 Portugal ARI Programme |
🇲🇹 Malta MPRP |
🇪🇸 Spain Golden Visa |
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| Minimum Investment | €300,000 +TAX | €250,000+ | €500,000+ | €375,000+ | €500,000 |
| Processing Time | ~2 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | 4–6 months | 6–12 months |
| Type of Residency | Permanent (no renewal) | 5-yr renewable | 2-yr renewable | Permanent | 2-yr renewable |
| Min. Stay Required | 1 visit / 2 years | 1 visit / year | 7 days/yr (avg) | 12 days/yr | 1 visit/yr |
| Path to Citizenship | 7 years | 7 years | 5 years | 5 years | 10 years |
| Family Included | ✦ + Parents too | Spouse + children | Spouse + children | Spouse + children | Spouse + children |
| Corporate Tax Rate | 12.5% (EU lowest) | 22% | 21% | 35% | 25% |
| Property Ownership | Freehold (yours) | Freehold | Freehold | Rental only option | Freehold |
| Programme Stability | Established & stable | Price hikes 2024 | Restructured 2024 | Stable | Under review |
Comparison based on publicly available programme data as of 2025. Consult WMN for the most current requirements.
The Cyprus Fast Track PR is one of the only EU residency programmes that allows the inclusion of both sets of parents (applicant's and spouse's) in a single application. This makes it uniquely powerful for families who want to relocate together.
Every family member included receives an identical Permanent Residency permit — with the full right to reside in Cyprus indefinitely.
Cyprus isn't just a residency destination — it's one of the EU's most favourable tax jurisdictions for investors, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals.
Cyprus allows individuals to become tax residents by spending just 60 days per year in Cyprus — no need to relocate full time. Ideal for internationally mobile entrepreneurs.
Cyprus has an extensive network of double-taxation agreements — including with the USA, UK, Russia, China, India, UAE, and most EU members — eliminating double taxation on cross-border income.
Royalties and income from intellectual property qualify for Cyprus's IP Box regime — resulting in an effective tax rate of just 2.5%. Popular with tech entrepreneurs and content businesses.
Everything you need to know about Cyprus residency by investment — answered honestly and clearly by WMN's advisory team.
The €300,000 threshold refers to the property's purchase price excluding VAT. New-build properties in Cyprus are subject to 19% VAT (or 5% reduced VAT for primary residence purchases under specific conditions).
WMN will always clarify the exact VAT position of each qualifying property before you commit — and in many cases, reduced VAT rates apply, significantly lowering your total investment. Some resale (secondary market) properties are VAT-exempt but require careful verification of their qualification status.
The standard document checklist for the Fast Track PR application includes:
WMN provides a personalised document checklist and guides you through every apostille, translation, and notarisation requirement.
Complete the form and a WMN residency advisor will contact you within 24 hours. The consultation is entirely free and comes with no obligation.
What happens after you submit?
A WMN residency specialist will review your enquiry, confirm your eligibility, and schedule a private consultation call at your convenience. No pressure. No sales tactics. Just clear, expert guidance.