CYPRUS PERMANENT RESIDENCYINFORMATION FOR ELIGIBLE NON-EU BUYERS

A POTENTIAL ADVANTAGE

Explore permanent residency through qualifying property investment.

Cyprus provides an immigration permit route under Regulation 6(2) for eligible third-country nationals who meet the official investment and personal criteria. Purchasing an eligible new home can form part of that process, but does not guarantee approval.

Real completed VESTA LIVING contemporary home in Trimiklini with its private garden
A completed VESTA LIVING residence · Trimiklini

PROPERTY INVESTMENT

From €300,000 + VAT

The investment route for a house or apartment requires a first sale by a development company with a minimum purchase price of €300,000 excluding VAT.

COMPLETED OR OFF-PLAN

Delivery date is not determinative

An eligible purchase may be accepted independently of the property’s delivery date, provided the official contract, payment, source-of-funds and other requirements are satisfied.

RIGHT TO RESIDE

Indefinite right, conditional

The residence right can be of unlimited duration, while the adult residence card generally has a ten-year validity and requires renewal. The immigration conditions must continue to be met.

Investment and income requirements

For a qualifying residential purchase, the first sale must have a minimum market value of €300,000 plus applicable VAT. At application stage, official payment receipts must show at least €300,000 paid excluding VAT, and the sale contract must have been lodged with the Department of Lands and Surveys or a title deed supplied. The funding must be demonstrably transferred from abroad rather than financed by domestic borrowing.

In addition to the purchase, applicants must demonstrate secured annual income of at least €50,000, increased by €15,000 for a spouse and €10,000 for each dependent child. For the new-home investment category, the published policy requires qualifying income from abroad, with evidence such as tax returns or certified documentation under official clarifications.

Family members and eligibility

The permit normally covers the spouse and children under 18. Special provisions exist for unmarried, financially dependent students aged 18–25 studying abroad, subject to separate applications and additional requirements. Inclusion of independent adult children requires substantially higher investments and independent qualifying criteria.

Good character documentation, medical insurance, legally translated and certified documents, source-of-funds evidence and other checks apply. Investors and spouses generally may not undertake local employment on this route, except for specified arrangements permitted by the policy.

THE PLACE BEHIND THE PROPERTY

Permanent residency decisions involve more than a qualifying property purchase. Discover the mountain landscape, distinctive local heritage and peaceful residential environment surrounding VESTA LIVING in the Limassol district.

Panoramic view of Trimiklini village with green hills and the Troodos foothills
Trimiklini villageA green mountain community with a character of its own, within the Limassol district.Image: All About Limassol.
The historic double-arched stone bridge in Trimiklini
The historic double bridgeA distinctive local landmark connecting Trimiklini’s history with the Troodos road.Photo: Xaris333 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0. Square display crop.
An actual completed VESTA LIVING residence with private landscaped garden in Trimiklini
VESTA LIVING residencesContemporary energy-efficient homes with private outdoor space, designed for year-round living.Photo: VESTA LIVING · Actual completed residence in Trimiklini.
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Maintaining the permit

The underlying qualifying investment must generally be maintained; replacement investments must satisfy the applicable rules. The authorities may require continuing evidence of investment and health coverage and periodic criminal-record documentation. Investors must comply with Cyprus residence conditions, including the risk of losing their immigration permit after two years’ absence or acquiring permanent residence elsewhere.

Permanent residence does not itself confer Cypriot citizenship, unrestricted EU work rights, or Schengen travel privileges. Naturalisation is a separate process with substantial physical residence, language and additional requirements. Cyprus remains outside the Schengen Area.

How this connects with VESTA LIVING

Our collection includes three completed residences available for viewings and nine fully permitted forthcoming homes. Certain units may meet the published property-investment value requirement. Eligibility must be checked separately for the specific unit, purchase terms, source and timing of payments, purchaser profile and applicable rules.

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Official documentation

Information reviewed 9 October 2026. This page is general marketing information, not immigration or legal advice. A qualifying property purchase does not guarantee approval. Each buyer should obtain independent advice from an appropriately qualified Cyprus immigration lawyer and confirm the latest instructions with the Migration Department.

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