Cyprus residency, explained
Clear, independent guides to permanent residency in Cyprus through a new home – requirements, family, documents and life in Limassol.
Cyprus permanent residency through a new home: the requirements explained (2026)
Who qualifies for Cyprus permanent residency under Regulation 6(2), how much you must invest, the income you need to show and what you must keep doing after approval.
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Which properties qualify for Cyprus residency? The €300,000 + VAT rule in practice
New or resale? One home or two? What has to be paid before you apply? A practical guide to choosing a property that meets the residency rules.
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Bringing your family: spouse, children and parents on Cyprus permanent residency
Who can be included in your application, the extra income you need for each person, and what changed for parents and adult children in 2023.
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Permanent residency, citizenship or a temporary permit? The differences in Cyprus
What a Cyprus permanent residence permit gives you – and what it does not. A clear comparison with citizenship and the temporary “visitor” permit.
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Cyprus permanent residency: documents and timeline, step by step
From choosing the home to receiving your residence card: the documents you need, who prepares them and how long each stage usually takes.
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Living in Limassol with Cyprus residency: schools, healthcare and banking
What daily life looks like once you hold a permit – international schools, access to the public health system (GeSY), opening a bank account and settling in.
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Golden Key Cyprus introduces non-EU buyers to new-build homes in the Republic of Cyprus that meet the published investment criteria for permanent residency. We do not grant residency or give immigration advice; applications are decided by the Civil Registry and Migration Department. Buyers pay no commission; our fee is paid by the project’s developer. The guaranteed rental yield is provided by the project’s developer under a written agreement set out in each sale contract.