IMPORTANT UPDATE: It’s official, Cyprus closed its popular citizenship by investment program on 1 November 2020. What this means is investors will no longer be able to directly acquire a Cypriot passport by investment.
A new program has taken place, however. The Cyprus Golden Visa provides individuals with an alternative route to permanent residency in Cyprus. Those looking for European citizenship can also apply to the Malta citizenship program, which offers a direct investment route to a Maltese passport.
Malta vs Cyprus Citizenship, what's the best option? If you're looking to get your European citizenship without much hassle, good news for you. We've compared the best residency and citizenship by investment programs in Europe: Cyprus and Malta.