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Cyprus

Cyprus offers investment-based permanent residence and an income-based renewable Pink Slip; neither grants citizenship directly.

Mobility score

10/10

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Visa-free

189

destinations

Passport tier

Elite (185+)

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Programmes

1

Active

Last updated: September 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Residency routes

Lawful residence

Renewable residency that can lead, over time, to permanent residence and, in some jurisdictions, naturalisation.

Cyprus Residence

Cyprus offers both temporary and permanent residence options for non-EU nationals. The Pink Slip provides renewable residence for financially independent applicants, Category F offers a traditional income-based permanent residence route, while Regulation 6(2) provides accelerated permanent residence through a qualifying €300,000 investment.

From: €300,000 for Fast-Track PR; no investment required for Pink Slip or Category F
Timeline: Pink Slip: approx. 4-6 months. Fast-Track PR: generally several months. Category F: significant processing backlog.
Stay: Pink Slip holders must maintain genuine residence in Cyprus and should not remain outside Cyprus for more than 90 consecutive days. Permanent residence routes have separate maintenance requirements.

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Workbook dossier

Programme detail from the September 2026 data release

Last updated: September 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Minimum investment: €300,000 for Fast-Track PR; no investment required for Pink Slip or Category F
Investment type: Foreign income / Real estate / Company investment / Investment funds
Timeline: Pink Slip: approx. 4-6 months. Fast-Track PR: generally several months. Category F: significant processing backlog.
Physical presence: Pink Slip holders must maintain genuine residence in Cyprus and should not remain outside Cyprus for more than 90 consecutive days. Permanent residence routes have separate maintenance requirements.
Best for: Non-EU nationals seeking EU-based residence, Mediterranean lifestyle, favourable tax planning opportunities and a choice between income-based temporary residence and investment-based permanent residence.

Key benefits

Pink Slip from €24,000 annual foreign income
No investment required for the Pink Slip
€300,000 Fast-Track Permanent Residence route
€50,000 annual income requirement for Fast-Track PR
Property, company and fund investment options

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Country profile

Workbook

Cyprus

Country profile is represented from workbook-derived programme and mobility rows.

Checked 2026-06-10

Advisory desk

Workbook-backed brief, prepared for principals.

Programme terms, mobility data and source notes are drawn from the September 2026 data release and should be verified before any mandate proceeds.

Desk note · CyprusCyprus offers investment-based permanent residence and an income-based renewable Pink Slip; neither grants citizenship directly. We recommend opening with a structured intake before any programme is shortlisted.

Data layer: September 2026
Program type: Mixed by country
Use: Informational

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Not legal, tax, or immigration advice

Figures are published by the relevant ministries or licensed intermediaries and shown in indicative form. Programmes change; terms of engagement are confidential. Nothing on this page is an offer of citizenship or tax advice.

Family members can be included

EU Member State residence

Attractive Cyprus tax and non-dom regime

No wealth tax

Limitations / notes

Pink Slip does not normally permit local employment
Pink Slip requires regular renewal
Long absences may affect residence status
Category F currently faces substantial processing delays
Cyprus is not yet fully part of the Schengen Area
Cyprus residence permits do not currently provide automatic visa-free access to SchengencompiResidence does not automatically confer citizenship

Passport strength

Mobility score

10/10

Visa-free

189 destinations

Tier

Elite (185+)

Schengen access; UK: Yes; USA: Visa-free (ESTA); 189 visa-free destinations