🇨🇾 Cyprus · Passive income
Permanent Residence — Category F (Self-Sufficient / Passive Income) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | None–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €500 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 120 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/companies-investors-permanent-residence-3/immigration-permits/.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Criminal record
Age range
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.