Published: 14.09.2026
The Cyprus investment residence programme requires an investment of at least €300,000. The stated conditions also include having no criminal record and no entry ban to the EU or the United Kingdom.
For investors, eligibility depends not only on the size of the investment but also on their immigration and criminal-record history. An entry ban or criminal record can prevent access to the programme, so these issues should be checked before preparing investment and financial documents. The rule is particularly relevant to nationals facing European entry restrictions and to applicants planning to use permanent residence as the long-term basis for relocation. According to the source, prospective investors should include these checks in their initial eligibility assessment.