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Cyprus tightens investor permanent-residence conditions, raising the annual income threshold to €50,000

Published: 16.03.2026

According to the source, the possibility of applying under the former investment-program conditions was closed in March 2026. The stated minimum annual income for family investor residence rose from €30,000 to €50,000, alongside enhanced source-of-funds checks, a narrower list of qualifying properties and longer security reviews.

This directly raises the financial and documentary threshold for investors and families seeking permanent residence through investment. In practical terms, applicants need to demonstrate higher annual income, prepare more extensive source-of-funds documentation and allow for potentially longer security checks. The source also says that qualifying property is now limited to a narrower list, which may reduce flexibility when selecting an investment. This is worth close attention for investors and corporate relocation teams whose budgets depend on the Cypriot permanent-residence route.