Former CBI program suspended in 2020. Permanent residency by investment from €300,000 in real estate. Work permits available. Naturalization after 7 years. EU membership provides access to EU. Growing Indian community. Category F visa for non-EU entrepreneurs.
Skilled worker pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship in Cyprus.
Secure Job Offer or Qualify
Obtain qualifying employment or meet points threshold
~3 monthsApply for Work Visa
Submit work visa or skilled worker application
~3 monthsWork and Reside
Work in Cyprus for the qualifying period
~48 monthsApply for Permanent Residency
Submit PR application after qualifying period
~6 monthsLimassol, Nicosia, Paphos
Bank of Cyprus, CYTA, Columbia Shipmanagement, Wargaming, eToro