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🇨🇾 Cyprus Permanent & Temporary 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.

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Permit type: Permanent residence
Qualifying requirement: €300,000 for Fast-Track PR; no investment required for Pink Slip or Category F
Processing time: Pink Slip: approx. 4-6 months. Fast-Track PR: generally several months. Category F: significant processing backlog.
Residence obligation: 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.
Principal benefit: 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.

Last updated September 20266 official sourcesData confidence: source-backed

🇨🇾 Cyprus Permanent & Temporary Residence

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