Published: 24.09.2026
Cyprus is preparing changes to its investment residence programme ahead of possible Schengen accession. Authorities are reviewing around 12,000 permits issued since 2013 and developing a system to track the entry and departure of third-country nationals; migration services are also being digitised.
According to the source, the investment residence programme has not yet been finally changed, but authorities are already reviewing issued permits and preparing proposals to tighten the rules. In the future, this could mean more detailed compliance checks for existing and new investors, while digital renewal services should make some administrative steps easier. The development primarily affects investors and golden-visa holders, especially those relying on the programme ahead of possible Schengen accession. It is worth monitoring for anyone considering the investment route, but decisions should not be based on proposals that have not yet been adopted.