About the Programme
Cyprus Investment Programme is one of the most exclusive citizenship-by-investment portfolios worldwide. It offers clients the opportunity to acquire citizenship in a country that has one of the strongest, most stable economies of the EU and Eurozone. EU passport holders are entitled to enter, reside, study and work in the European Union, United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Norway. Cyprus citizenship grants applicants and their families unrestricted visa-free access to over 173 countries worldwide. Cyprus offers luxury property options in exclusive resorts for a relaxed, Mediterranean way of life-style among other ultra-high net worth individuals and their families.
6 months process
Passport granted in approximately 6 months.
Visa-free travel
to 173 countries, including UK & EU
Entire Family
is granted the Citizenship transferable to descendants and valid for life
Visa free countries for Cyprus
Cyprus citizens get visa-free access to 173 countries.
Why Cyprus
Days of sunshine per year
CIP has a limit of 700 main applicants/families per year
months process to get a passport
Countries with Visa-free travel, including UK & EU
100 % refundable VIP Inspection trip
- Exclusive & luxurious arrangements from the moment you arrive at the airport
- Luxury 5* Hotel Accommodations
- Lunch & Dinner in elegant restaurants
- 24h Dedicated driver
- Inspection and viewing of various unique projects & properties across the island
- Meeting with Legal & Financial Consultants
- Opening of Bank Accounts
- Tailor-made schedule including viewing and tour of local areas
*VIP Inspection trip is 100% Refundable following a successful purchase of property
Cyprus Investment Programme major requirements
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Real Estate Investment
- Invest a total of €2 million in residential properties for a minimum period of 5 years. The main investment may be sold after five years.
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Donations
- Invest a total of €2 million in residential properties fPayment of an aggregate of €150,000 to Cyprus Land Development Corporation and other Public Organizations or Funds. or a minimum period of 5 years. The main investment may be sold after five years.
- Applicants must hold a valid Schengen visa.
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Clean criminal record
- Clean criminal record and background from the county of origin, the country of residence and a clean due diligence report on adult applicants.
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After 5 years
- The main investment may be sold after five years but a real estate of minimum value of €500,000 is required as your main residential address to hold the Citizenship.
C I P .
Programme Benefits
- Fast application procedure (around 6 months).
- Dual citizenship permitted.
- Entire Family is granted the Citizenship including spouse, children, adult dependants, parents of the main applicant and their spouse.
- Citizenship is transferable to descendants and valid for life.
- Visa-free travel to 173 countries, including UK & EU.
- No requirement to reside in Cyprus.
- Investment exit-strategy after five years.
- Luxury properties in exclusive resorts for a relaxed, Mediterranean way of life-style among other ultra-high net worth individuals and families.
Free consultation
Steps & Timeline
Cyprus Citizenship through Real Estate Acquisition
- Talk to CIP advisors for a tailor-made Citizenship by Investment plan
- Detailed explanation and presentation of every aspect of C.I.P. and choose investment options
- Advise us of your specific property requirements,
- Family structure and needs (Entire family is eligible Including spouse, children, adult dependants, parents of the main applicant and their spouse).
- Legal & Financial requirements
- Applicants’ validation
- Schengen visa application & other documents preparation
- VIP Inspection Trip in Cyprus to view properties (100% Refundable following a successful purchase of property)
- Exclusive & luxurious arrangements from the moment you arrive at the airport
- Luxury 5* Hotel Accommodations
- Lunch & Dinner in elegant restaurants
- 24h dedicated driver
- Inspection and viewing of various unique projects & properties across the island
- Meeting with Legal & Financial Consultants
- Opening of Bank Accounts
- Tailor-made schedule including viewing and tour of local areas
- Application Process & Passport Acquisition
- Application Evaluation & Approval
- Certificates of naturalisation
- Passport
- Payment of donation in the aggregate of €150k (exemptions apply)