Residency
Our Residency Services
Our experienced immigration lawyers provide complete support throughout the residency permit process, from initial consultation and document collection to application, approval and future renewals where required.
1.
Permanent Residency by Investment
Fast-track route to Cyprus permanent residency for non-EU nationals with a minimum investment of €300,000 including in real estate.
- Validity: Permanent
- Processing Time: 6-8 months
2.
Temporary Residency Permit (Pink Slip)
A renewable residence permit for non-EU nationals. The main applicant must demonstrate minimum income of €24,000/year and maintain accommodation in Cyprus.
- Validity: 1-year, renewable
- Processing Time: 4-6 months
3.
MEU1 and MEU2 Permits for EU/EEA citizens (Yellow Slip)
The Yellow Slip (MEU1) is a registration certificate for EU citizens who live and work in Cyprus, while the MEU2 is a residence permit for non-EU family members of EU citizens residing in Cyprus.
- Validity: Permanent
- Processing Time: 1 month
4.
Temporary Residency through Foreign Interest Company
Renewable residence permits for shareholders and their non-EU employees with a minimum €200,000 foreign capital injection in a Cyprus company.
- Validity: 3-years, renewable
- Processing Time: 2 months
5.
Digital Nomad Visa
Residence permit for non-EU nationals who work remotely for employers or clients located outside Cyprus and earn a minimum net income of €42,000/year.
- Validity: 3-years, renewable
- Processing Time: 2-3 months
6.
EU Blue Card
The EU Blue Card is available to highly qualified non-EU professionals employed in Cyprus in the ICT, pharmaceutical research or shipping sectors, with a minimum gross salary of €43,632/year. In the shipping sector, ship captains and crew members are excluded.
- Validity: 3-years, renewable
- Processing Time: 2 months
Permanent Residency by Investment
Benefits
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Real Estate Investment Option: Investments of at least €300,000 + VAT in a new residential or commercial property are eligible for permanent residency.
- Permanent Status: Permanent residence with no expiry, subject to ongoing compliance requirements.
- Minimal Visit Requirement: Required visit to Cyprus at least once every two years.
- Family Inclusion: Covers the applicant, spouse and eligible dependent children.
- Upcoming Schenghen Accession: Upon Cyprus joining the Schengen Area, permit holders may benefit from visa-free travel within the Schengen Area.
- Path to Citizenship: Permanent residents may apply for Cypriot citizenship after 8 years of legal residence.
Requirements
- Minimum Annual Income: At least €50,000 for the main applicant, plus €15,000 for a spouse and €10,000 for each dependent minor child.
- Health Insurance: Valid health insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care in Cyprus is required, unless the applicant is covered by GESY.
- Clean Criminal Record: The applicant, spouse and eligible adult dependants must provide clean criminal record certificates from their country of origin and residence.
- Maintain the Investment: The qualifying investment must be maintained for the duration of the permanent residency, or replaced with another qualifying investment.
- Funds from Abroad: The funds used for the qualifying investment must originate from abroad and be supported by appropriate evidence of their transfer and source.