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EASILY APPLY FOR A SCHENGEN VISA & TRAVEL ACROSS EUROPE WITH CYPRUS PR

Cyprus residence permit card will let you freely travel the world without a time-consuming visa and monetary challenge. One step closer to apply for a Schengen visa with Cyprus's residence permit and enjoy your freedom, global mobility to the Schengen area of the European Union and many more!

EUROPE

Schengen area

  • AT
    Austria
  • BE
    Belgium
  • BG
    Bulgaria
  • CH
    Switzerland
  • CY
    Cyprus
  • CZ
    Czech Republic
  • DE
    Germany
  • DK
    Denmark
  • EE
    Estonia
  • EL
    Greece
  • ES
    Spain
  • FI
    Finland
  • FR
    France
  • HR
    Croatia
  • HU
    Hungary
  • IE
    Ireland
  • IS
    Iceland
  • IT
    Italy
  • LI
    Liechtenstein
  • LT
    Lithuania
  • LU
    Luxembourg
  • LV
    Latvia
  • MT
    Malta
  • NL
    Netherlands
  • NO
    Norway
  • PL
    Poland
  • PT
    Portugal
  • RO
    Romania
  • SE
    Sweden
  • SI
    Slovenia
  • SK
    Slovakia
  • UK
    United Kingdom
Schengen area

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. Why do investors want to obtain permanent residence in Cyprus?

Cyprus is a member of the European Union and strategically located between Europe, Asia and Africa. The living standard is high, crime rate is low and the island enjoys around 300 days of sunshine each year. A permanent residence holder can obtain easily visa to visit other EU countries. Moreover, after 5 years of having obtained the PR, the investor can under certain conditions apply for citizenship.

2. What type of investments qualify someone to apply for the PR?

You can invest in real estate, Cyprus's companies or Cyprus's funds.

  • Real estate: buy a residence or 2 residences or 1 residence and 1 office or 1 residence and 1 shop. The purchase price must be a minimum of €300.000.
  • Cyprus's companies: a real company with at least 5 employees.
  • Cyprus's funds: Units of Cyrups Investment Funds, AIF, AIFLNP and RAIF.
3. Can I buy an empty plot of land without a residence?

No. Buying land does not allow the investor to apply for PR under the provisions of this category.

4. Can my spouse and children obtain the PR as well?

The spouse of the applicant and underage children can also obtain the PR. Adult children until the age of 25 can also apply for the PR if they are financially dependent on the applicant.

5. Are there any other requirements in order to obtain the PR?

The applicant for the PR, besides having to prove that he has indeed purchased real estate worth a minimum of 300.000 Euros must also provide documentation demonstrating the following:

a) Clean criminal record for the applicant and his/her spouse.

b) Secured annual income coming from abroad to Cyprus. This should be a minimum of 30.000 Euros for the applicant and an additional 5.000 for every dependent of the applicant.

c) A 3 year fixed term deposit with a Cypriot bank for a minimum of 30.000 Euros.

d) Health Insurance Policy for the applicant and his dependents.

e) Official statement that the applicant does not intend to work in Cyprus.

6. How long will it take until I obtain the PR?

Around 2 months from the date the application and attached documentation has been submitted to the Migration authorities.

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About Us

Global Immigration Services Group (GIS) is an Immigration Services Provider focusing on Second Citizenship by investment programs & Residency Programs.

We offer a variety of Second Passport options including but not limited to; Caribbean Citizenships such as Saint Kitts & Nevis, Grenada and Dominica. European Second Citizenship by investment programs inclusive of Cyprus and Malta. As well as other Residency Programs such as Portugal and Greece...

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