Q & A
Cyprus Residency by Investment
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What is the Cyprus Golden Visa Program?
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The Cyprus Golden Visa Program is the Cyprus Permanent Residence Permit, whereby one is able to acquire a Cyprus Permanent Residency by making a specified quantum of investment in Cyprus Property. |
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What are the “investment criteria” required?
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(a) Investment of € 300,000 in real estate, share capital of a Cyprus company or in investment funds |
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Are there any Age requirements?
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The applicant must be at least 18 years old. |
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Are there any educational, work experience or language proficiency requirements?
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No. |
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Who are eligible to apply?
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Applicant, spouse, and unmarried & dependent children up to the age of 25 |
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Are there any residency requirements?
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No. Applicants are only required to visit Cyprus only once every two years. |
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How long is the Cyprus Residence Permit valid for?
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Valid for life. No requirements for renewal. |
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Does the Cyprus Residence Permit allow me to apply for Republic of Cyprus Passport?
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Yes. This is possible if you can prove 7 years of legal & continuous residence. |
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How long does it take to get a Cyprus Permanent Residence Permit?
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2 – 4 months from the date of submission of application. |
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Does the applicant need to show, at any time, that he/she took actual possession of the invested property?
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Not necessary. |
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Can the applicant rent out the property?
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Yes. |
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Can I apply for a Cyprus Permanent Residence Permit on my own?
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No. An application for the Cyprus Permanent Residence Permit must only be submitted by an authorized representative of the Cyprus government. |
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Is there any due diligence carried out on the main applicant & dependants?
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Yes. Due Diligence is carried out by both us at Migratesmart® and by the government of Cyprus. The period of due diligence depends on the circumstances of each client. |
