NOTE: In 2020, Cyprus discontinued its CIP pending a review. A new Cyprus CIP is reportedly in planning.

The Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Programme

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QUICK FACTS

PROGRAM TYPE: Citizenship
TOTAL INVESTMENT RAISED:
 US$7.5 billion
TOTAL  PASSPORTS ISSUED:
3,300
VISA-FREE DESTINATIONS:
173

OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
See the official website of the government entity responsible for processing applications to the program. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
See program essentials such as prices, requirements, timelines, investment options

ACCREDITED AGENTS:
The official list of companies and individuals licensed to submit applications to the government under the program.

PROGRAM FAQ:
See the most frequently asked questions about this program, along with their answers.


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Cyprus

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EuropePolicy Updates

Learn Basic Greek And Get EU Citizenship in Cyprus in as Little as 3.5 Years

The new rules allow for naturalization in as little as three years and legally guarantee processing citizenship applications within eight months, writes Charles Savva.

Europe

Cyprus CBI Influence Peddling Trial Defendants Plead Not Guilty

Four years after the scandal first broke, the most prominent defendants in the case are getting their day in court – and pleading not guilty.

Opinion

Cyprus Residency Has an Outsized Role to Play in The Israel-Palestine Conflict

As conflict rages in the Middle East, a quiet EU country with a flexible residency program is just an hour’s flight away, writes Charles Savva.

EuropePolicy Updates

Cyprus Golden Visa: No More Senior Dependents, Annual Proof of Income and Investment

Investors will no longer be able to include parents or in-laws and must show proof of maintained income and investment every year.

Europe

26 Cypriot Law Firms Investigated For CIP-Related Compliance Violations: Five Already Found Guilty

The Cyprus Bar Association said it had found many instances of inadequate KYC/AML procedures and had already collected EUR 200,000 in fines.

Europe

Cyprus Has Revoked 222 CBI-Origin Citizenships – So Far

The fallout from Cyprus’ citizenship by investment scandal continues: 222 individuals have seen their citizenships revoked so far.

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A History of Citizenship by Investment – Infographic (May 2022 Update)

40 years have passed since countries first began selling citizenships. See our timeline of the history of citizenship by investment programs.

InterviewsTen On The Weekend

Proud Advisor to A “New CIP Launching in the Coming Months”: 10 on The Weekend – Karl Haddad

Karl Haddad is incensed about venal Cypriot officials, kept busy all day by his newborn child, and finds solace in the poetry of The Prophet.

Europe

Cyprus Approves Only 27.6% of Applications Pending Since CIP Termination

Despite the Commission’s protestations, Cyprus kept processing applications pending since the CIP’s termination – but rejected most of them.

Europe

Cyprus to Revoke Another 45 Citizenships Obtained by Investment: Further Revocations Expected

In the wake of last year’s scandal, Cyprus aims to revoke 45 citizenships. Investors will get no refunds but will retain their properties.

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