Cyprus — Citizenship by Investment
Suspended by the Cypriot government in November 2020 and not currently available. ICS recommends the active Golden Visa residency route instead, with citizenship possible later through standard naturalisation.
About the Citizenship by Investment — Suspended
Suspended by the Cypriot government in November 2020 and not currently available. ICS recommends the active Golden Visa residency route instead, with citizenship possible later through standard naturalisation. ICS consultants help you determine whether this category is the right fit for your profile, and manage every stage of the application on your behalf.
Eligibility Information
- Admission letter (student) or a qualifying EUR 300,000 investment (Golden Visa).
- Meet academic/language requirements (student).
- Demonstrate annual income of at least EUR 50,000 from abroad, plus EUR 15,000 for a spouse and EUR 10,000 per dependent child (Golden Visa).
- Pass due-diligence and source-of-funds checks (Golden Visa).
- Clean criminal record.
Required Documents
Application Process
- Free consultation with an ICS consultant
- Route selection: study visa or Golden Visa (residency by investment)
- Document and financial preparation
- Application submission
- Due diligence and processing (Golden Visa typically 6-9 months)
- Visa/residency issuance
Related Cyprus Visa Categories
Student Visa
Full study visa support for Cyprus: university selection, admissions and visa filing.
Golden Visa (Residency by Investment)
Active in 2026. Permanent residency through a EUR 300,000 real estate, business or fund investment, plus proof of EUR 50,000+ annual foreign income. Citizenship possible after 8 years of residency.