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The Cyprus Investment Programme

The Island of Cyprus offers one of the most efficient programmes for obtaining European Citizenship through property investment

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THE CYPRUS

EU CITIZENSHIP

PROGRAMME

Your Fast-Track Entry into the European Union

The “Citizenship by Investment” programme enacted by the Cyprus Government in the last few years, rightfully renders Cyprus as the “jurisdiction of choice” for many high net worth individuals and their families who decide to live, invest and set up their business in Cyprus.

Time to citizenship

Within 6 Months

property investment

€ 2 million

Dual citizenship

allowed

covers the

whole family

including children up to the age of 28 years

(can be passed down to dependents)

valid for

life

includes

investor's parents

provided they purchase a property to the value of €500,000 + VAT

Cyprus is Europe's best kept secret

As the safest country in the European Union and the fifth safest country in the World, Cyprus is an attractive place to do business and a unique place to reside.

Individuals looking to invest through real estate, take advantage of the Island’s unique strategic location, enviable Mediterranean lifestyle, warm climate, excellent infrastructure and fast growing tourism.

Cyprus also offers the most favourable incentives in the area of taxation.

BENEFITS

OF THE CYPRUS EU CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMME

FAST & SIMPLE

Cyprus EU Citizenship by investment can be obtained within 6 months

 

FREE MOVEMENT

Citizens have the right to live, work, study within the EU, Visa free travel to over 158 countries including Canada

PROTECTION

Protection by the diplomatic or consular authorities of any EU country

 

LANGUAGE

There are no language requirements

DONATION

No donation to the Cyprus Government is required

RIGHT TO VOTE

All citizens have the right to vote and stand for parliament elections

DUAL CITIZENSHIP

No need to renounce previous nationality

VALID FOR LIFE

Citizenship can be passed to future generations by descent

NO TAX CONSEQUENCES

Unless one opts to become a tax resident in Cyprus

FAST & SIMPLE PROCESS​

TO EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP

STEP 1 – Select Real Estate Investment

Investor selects property/ies either by visiting Cyprus or through correspondence. Purchase agreement is signed and full payment of real estate investment is made. Receipt is issued by developer (required for application).

STEP 2 – Preparation of Documents

All necessary documents prepared by applicant to be translated in Greek or English and certified. Documents are certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & relevant Cyprus Embassy.

STEP 3 – Pre-Clearance Check

Appointed lawyer completes a pre-clearance check.

STEP 4 – Application for PR & EU Citizenship

The investor applies for Permanent Residency Permit (Fast Track) together with his/her application for Cyprus (EU) Citizenship.

STEP 5 – Payment of Fees & Submission

Payment of submission fees per adult applicant. Application lodged at the Ministry of Interior.

STEP 6 – Issue of EU Citizenship

Issuance of Cyprus (EU) Citizenship certificates. Certificates to be signed by the applicant within three months of receiving approval in front of a Cypriot Court or a Consular at any Cypriot Consulate abroad. Issuance of passports of the main applicant and their spouse.

STEP 7 – Applications of Immediate Family Members

Submission of applications of Investor’s children and parents to be naturalised.

STEP 8 – Issue of EU Citizenship for Family

Issuance of Cyprus (EU) Citizenship certificates of Investor’s children and parents. Investor’s adult children / parents must visit Cyprus within 3 months to collect their passports and identity cards.

Centasource would provide seamless support in guiding you throughout the whole process.

Investment Criteria and Conditions

  1. Cyprus Citizenship may be obtained through a secure residential property investment of €2 Million, provided the investor maintains a residential property to the value of €500,000 (plus VAT) as a main residence.
  2. The investment can be a single property or portfolio.
  3. When the investment includes any commercial or touristic units, or land, then the total investment should be €2.5 Million, provided the investor maintains a residential property to the value of €500,000 (plus VAT) as a main residence.
  4. The main investment may be sold after a period of three years, however the investor must always maintain / purchase a property with a value of at least €500,000 (plus VAT).
  5. A clean criminal record is required.

Cyprus Overview​

  • Full member of the European Union
  • Strategic Location: crossroads of three continents (Asia, Africa, Europe)
  • Foreign direct investments for both EU and non-EU nationals
  • Attractive tax system (double taxation agreements with 52 countries)
  • Credible and highly reputable financial centre, with full FATF compliance
  • Competitive modern and transparent legal, financial and regulatory framework
  • Significant economic memberships such as WTO, World Bank, IBRD and IMF
  • Member of the UN, Council of Europe and OSCE
  • Numerous International Banking Units & multi-national companies operating from Cyprus
  • Low set-up costs for companies
  • Highly skilled, educated and multilingual workforce at highly competitive fees
  • Excellent telecommunication systems
  • High standard of living & healthcare
  • Excellent public, private international schools, colleges and universities
  • Daily flights from major International Airports
  • Rich cultural history with ancient sites
  • Significant Natural Gas reserves in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone
  • Most ‘Blue-Flag’ beaches per coastline in the world
  • Cleanest bathing waters in Europe
  • High quality tourist facilities
  • Exclusive golf resorts
  • Great nightlife
  • Cosmopolitan lifestyle
  • International 18-hole championship signature golf courses
  • Picturesque villages and mountains with pine forests
  • Pleasant Mediterranean climate

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