Index | Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
Overall Ranking
| 8th | 88.79 |
Procedure
| 2nd | 88.49 |
Mobility
| 13th | 69.35 |
Tax Optimization
| 12th | 77.08 |
Quality of Life
| 15th | 79.73 |
Investment
| 21st | 60.23 |
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Legal Provision
| |
Region
| Europe |
Minimum Investment Threshold
| €300,000 |
Year of Inception
| 2013, revised in 2021 and 2023 |
Visa-free Countries
| 175 |
Investment Options
| Investment in residential real estate (new properties), commercial real estate, shares of a Cyprus-based company, units of a local investment fund (AIF or UCITS) |
Physical Presence Requirements
| Applicants must visit Cyprus at least once every two years to maintain their residence status |
Family Member Inclusion
| The main applicant can include spouse, children up to 25 (if dependent), and parents of both spouses |
Dual Citizenship Allowed
| Yes Path to citizenship Eligibility to apply for citizenship after seven years of continuous residence, with specific conditions |
Average Processing Time
| 2-4 months |