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Residence by Investment
Residence by Investment

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A lifelong permanent residence certificate with Schengen accession on the horizon — 12.5% EU corporate tax, 17-year Non-Dom dividend exemption, and just one day in Cyprus every two years to maintain your permanent status.

Lifetime PR
Key Metric
4–6 Months
Processing Time
EUR 300,000
Minimum Investment
Overview

Programme Overview

The Cyprus Permanent Residence Programme (PRP), governed under Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations, represents one of Europe's most secure and fundamentally sound real estate investment frameworks. Positioned as a prominent, English-speaking Mediterranean maritime hub, Cyprus bridges Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, offering global families an elite, pro-business infrastructure anchored in English Common Law. With Cyprus hitting its final technical milestones and undergoing active evaluation for full Schengen Area admission, securing a permanent foothold now offers an extraordinary window for capital appreciation and future pan-European mobility.

Benefits

Key Advantages

Ⅰ
True Lifelong Permanent Status
Unlike standard European residency visas that require ongoing re-investment or continuous renewals, a Cyprus Permanent Residence certificate is issued for life and never expires.
Ⅱ
The Schengen Accession Upside
Cyprus is currently on a direct trajectory toward full Schengen Zone integration. Securing residency ahead of this historic milestone provides immediate exposure to future visa-free travel across 29 European nations, while protecting you from the inevitable real estate price inflation that follows formal accession.
Ⅲ
Elite Corporate & Tax Haven
Cyprus features one of the most competitive corporate tax rates in the EU (12.5%) and offers a highly lucrative Non-Domicile tax regime, granting newly registered residents a complete 17-year exemption on global dividend and interest income.
Ⅳ
Zero Residing Mandates
The programme enforces absolutely zero physical residency requirements; you and your family are only mandated to visit Cyprus for a single day once every two years to maintain your permanent status.
Ⅴ
Rapid Processing via a Single Step
Avoid multi-stage bureaucratic delays. The fast-track programme allows for direct submission, with permanent residency approvals systematically finalized in as little as 4 to 6 months.
Investment Options

Qualifying Real Estate Framework

Fast-Track Pathway
Government-Approved Residential Property
From EUR 300,000
Brand-new, first-sale residential units purchased directly from an authorized land developer (excluding applicable VAT). Investors may purchase up to two residential units from the same developer to satisfy the combined EUR 300,000 threshold. Commercial real estate may be purchased from either the primary or secondary market. The investment must be executed using legally verifiable funds transferred entirely from abroad. Applicants must also demonstrate a foreign-sourced annual income of at least EUR 50,000 (plus EUR 15,000 for a spouse and EUR 10,000 per minor child).
Hold: Held indefinitely to maintain status
The Process

How Burbridge Capital
manages your application

1
Compliance Setup & Asset Selection
Burbridge Capital executes a private pre-screening of your background and wealth origin. Upon clearance, our elite real estate division assists you in selecting a premier developer unit matching the EUR 300,000+ framework. A formal sales contract is executed.
2
Capital Deployment & Contract Registration
The investment capital is wired directly from the investor's international account to a regulated bank in Cyprus. At least EUR 200,000 (plus VAT) must be cleared immediately. Our legal team formally registers the contract of sale at the central District Land Registry.
3
Formal Dossier Submission
Our specialized immigration lawyers compile your comprehensive application file and formally file it with the Civil Registry and Migration Department along with a EUR 500 submission fee.
4
Fast-Track Vetting & Approval
The application undergoes comprehensive background evaluation by state compliance officers. Upon successful vetting clearance, the Ministry of Interior issues your official, written Permanent Residency Approval Letter.
5
Biometric Recording in Nicosia
Within one year of receiving your approval, you and your included family members travel briefly to Cyprus. Our concierge team accompanies you to the central Migration Department to record physical biometric data.
6
Passively Preserving Your Status
Your Permanent Residence Certificate is generated and issued for life. To maintain your status indefinitely, you simply fulfill a brief, single-day family visit to Cyprus once every two years.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the upcoming Schengen accession impact the value of a Cyprus PR?+
Cyprus completed its technical readiness audits at the end of 2025 and is currently undergoing its final political evaluations for full Schengen Area entry. Once finalized, the Cyprus Permanent Residence permit will instantly convert into a high-tier pan-European travel asset, granting unrestricted, visa-free access across all 29 Schengen nations. Historically, when a European nation joins Schengen, the influx of international demand drives localized real estate prices sharply upward, making current property acquisitions highly lucrative.
Can I buy a resale residential property for the fast-track programme?+
No. Under strict statutory guidelines, residential properties must be brand-new, first-sale units purchased directly from a primary developer. Sourcing a resale home or apartment from an individual seller will disqualify you from fast-track processing.
Am I permitted to work or take up employment in Cyprus under this visa?+
Holders of the Cyprus PR are strictly prohibited from entering the domestic labour market or taking up local employment. However, you are fully authorized to act as an independent shareholder in a Cyprus-registered company, which can engage in extensive domestic or international commercial trading, allowing you to draw a reliable, low-tax dividend income.

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