Since March 19, 2014, residents of countries that are not members of the European Union can obtain the citizenship of Cyprus for investment in unprecedented favorable conditions. As the state is the EU member, holders of its passports can enjoy all the advantages of the European Economic Area residents, including the right to work, visa-free travel, etc.
Aquala Group has been engaged in investment citizenship, therefore our specialists will help to arrange it in the most comfortable mode. We will pick up real estate objects that can be bought for the Cyprus passport, as well as solve other issues.
Legislation of this country, unlike similar programs of other states, allows You to sell an investment asset after 3 years after receiving a passport. Another plus is a large selection of investment options, including government bonds and housing.
Investment in government bonds.
The applicant may to purchase state bonds of the Republic of Cyprus for 500,000 Euro maximum.
Investment in real estate, land development and infrastructure projects.
The applicant has to make an investment of at least €2 million in the purchase, or construction of buildings, or for the construction of other land development projects (residential or commercial developments).
Purchase, creation or participation in Cypriot business or companies
The applicant has to make an investment for at least €2 million in the purchase, creation participation in businesses or companies, that are based and operating in the Republic of Cyprus. These businesses or companies should obligatorily have a tangible presence in Cyprus and employ at least five (5) Cypriot citizens.
Investment in financial assets of Cypriot companies or Cypriot organizations.
The applicant has to purchase financial assets of Cypriot companies or Cypriot organizations (bonds/ securities/ debentures registered and issued in the Republic of Cyprus) for at least €2 million.
APPLICANT | SUBMISSION FEE | CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE FEE | TOTAL |
Investor | €2,000 | €5,000 | €7,000 |
Spouse | €2,000 | €5,000 | €7,000 |
Financially dependent child | €2,000 | €5,000 | €7,000 |
Minor child | €80 | – | €80 |
Cyprus | Malta | Latvia | UK | Spain | St Kits & Nevis | |
Result | EU Passport | EU Passport | EU Residence for 5 years; passport after 6 years plus exams in the Latvian language and history | EU Residence for 5 years (3 years then 2 years); passport after 6 years plus exam in English | EU Residency for 5 years | Passport St Kits & Nevis |
Time to obtain passport | 3 months | 12 – 14 months | 6 years | 6 years | 10 years | 4 – 6 months |
Currency | EUR | EUR | EUR | GBP | EUR | USD |
Amount of investment | 2,500,000 | 500,000 (or 150,000 plus rent of a property for minimum 16,000 for 5 years) | 250,000 | 2,000,000 | 500,000 | 400,000 |
Donation | – | 650,000 (plus 50,000 for every adult family member and 25,000 for under 18) | – | – | – | Optional |
Duration for investment to be kept | 3 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
Assets | Bonds or securities of Cyprus companies or Real estate or Business or Deposit | Bonds and Real Estate | Real Estate | Bonds or securities of the UK companies (75%) and Real Estate or Deposit (25%) | Bonds or Real estate or Business | Donation or Real Estate |
Physical residence | No | 6 -12 months | No | Not to be absent for more than 450 days within first 5 years and not more than 90 days within the 6th year | Yes | No |
Dual citizenship | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Visa free travel, residence and work in EU | Unlimited | Unlimited | Free travel in Schengen countries and residence in Latvia, no working permission | Residence in the UK, no working permission | Free travel in Schengen countries and residence in Spain, no working permission | Free travel in Schengen countries and the UK limited to 180 days a year; no working permission |