Cyprus Citizenship
to be examined within 6 months
License № 127
Cyprus citizenship by investment program has been closed since November 1st, 2020
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About the program
Since In May 2013, the Government of Cyprus introduced changes to its legislation allowing foreign investors to obtain citizenship of Cyprus through the special government program – Cyprus Investment Programme. Last changes to the Programmes was made in May 2018.
Key concept of the program: applicants invest in real estate or government bonds of their choice or invest to the alternative investment funds as well as to the Cypriot company. As a result, they obtain citizenship of Cyprus within couple of months (from 6 months) and for all family members including parents.
The program is aimed at individuals who wish to travel visa-free to 158 countries around the world and have a backup EU residence at their disposal. Successful participation in the Cyprus Investment Programme enables an applicant to live, work and study in any EU country as well as optimize the tax liabilities
Why most investors prefer Cypriot citizenship?
Citizenship of Cyprus after 6 months
All family members may participate in Cyprus Investment Programme
Choosing residence and optimizing tax liabilities
Get full information about the program
- Step-by-step instruction
- Requirements towards applicants
- Necessary documents
- Answers to frequently asked questions
Investment options for obtaining citizenship of Cyprus
Residential properties
Amount to be invested: € 2 million
Additional investments: none
Commercial properties
Amount to be invested: € 2 million
Additional investments: € 500,000 investment in residential properties
Shares in Cypriot Companies
Amount to be invested: € 2 million
Additional investments: € 500,000 investment in residential properties
A combination of the options
Amount to be invested: € 2 million
Additional investments: € 500,000 investment in residential properties
Refund guarantee
We are so confident you will be granted your citizenship in Cyprus that we guarantee a full refund in case your application is denied. Moreover, the payment is transferred to an escrow account which can be accessed only upon getting the approval from the client’s lawyer.
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To maintain the citizenship, the investor must continue to own a property worth minimum EUR 500,000. The remaining properties can be sold in five years.
Benefits of investing to the Cyprus economics to obtain the citizenship
"A safety net" in Europe
Tax optimization
A stable income
Full info about the benefits and tax optimization opportunities of a Cyprus citizenship
Procedure applicable to Cyprus Investment Programme
Preliminary Due Diligence
We conduct Due Diligence, which allows us to make summary stating the possibility to obtain Cyprus Citizenship and reduces the risk of refusal.
If during the verification process there are questions that could affect the outcome of the application, we will recommend alternative programs.
Immigrant Invest is the only company in the industry that has a Due Diligence Department. We have a Compliance Anti Money Laundering Officer certified by an international association.
Choosing an investment option
During the first stage, you need to decide on the investment option in order to obtain citizenship of Cyprus. In case of property option, selection process can be arranged remotely followed by direct viewings in Cyprus.
We select the properties that match your criteria. Next, we organize your trip to Cyprus (for instance, if you need to view property). We cover all expenses associated with flights, accommodation and transfers!
Signing a contract
Upon selecting an investment option, you need to sign respective contract (i.e. property purchase contract). This can be signed either in Cyprus or remotely, upon your return.
The payment specified in the contract is transferred to the escrow account which can be accessed only upon getting the approval from your lawyer.
Preparing and submitting the papers
At this stage, you need to provide us with a minimum set of documents. We take care of translations, apostille and filling out the forms.
Once the documents are ready, we submit them to the Ministry of the Interior of Cyprus. At the same time, you will need to pay a EUR 2,000 fee for each adult applicant.
Application approval and documents
Typically, the Ministry of the Interior of Cyprus issues a positive decision within 4-6 months. After that, you have to pay a EUR 5,000 fee for each adult applicant.
Within 3 months and under our guidance, you will be required to register a certificate of naturalization in order to obtain Cyprus identity document.
It is possible to submit and obtain the documents in Cyprus.
Detailed step-by-step procedure, requirements towards applicants and a list of the necessary papers
Why are we the obvious choice for those seeking to obtain Cypriot citizenship?
We offer the best investment options
Full support
100% client satisfaction
Olga Streova
Get full information about the program
- Step-by-step instruction
- Requirements towards applicants
- Necessary documents
- Answers to frequently asked questions
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