{"id":17252,"date":"2017-10-11T23:47:12","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T03:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=17252"},"modified":"2020-09-19T08:57:45","modified_gmt":"2020-09-19T13:57:45","slug":"residency-options-cyprus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/residency-options-cyprus\/","title":{"rendered":"Residency Options in Cyprus"},"content":{"rendered":"
Cyprus, the tiny Mediterranean island nation near Turkey, Lebanon, and Syria. This country has become so popular among expats, young and old, from all over the globe in recent years. This is due to a few main aspects: widespread English comprehension, beautiful climate, large expat community, inclusion in the EU, and (equally as important) some great residence and citizenship opportunities for those looking to live, work, retire, or invest abroad in Cyprus.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As is standard with most EU nations, travelling to Cyprus for tourism or any other short-stay rationale can be done on the standard 90-day visitor visa. This allows you to freely travel and stay within the country (or any other EU nation) for 90 days within a 180-day span.<\/span><\/p>\n However, if you would like to stay longer than 90 days in Cyprus, for whatever reason (work, study, retirement, etc.), you\u2019ll need to apply for a Temporary Residence Employment (TRE) permit. To do this, contact your closest immigration office or consulate for details, proper forms, and required documents.<\/span><\/p>\n Largely, residence permits in Cyprus fall into six main categories:<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s important to contact the appropriate immigration offices before applying for a residence permit in Cyprus, as the regulations are always subject to change. In general, however, the main documents you\u2019ll need to provide to apply for a TRE are:<\/span><\/p>\n Once your residence permit in Cyprus has been approved, you will immediately receive an Alien\u2019s Registration Certificate (Form P74), which allows you to live in Cyprus until your official TRE arrives (within six months).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n After 5 years of temporary residence, you can apply for permanent or <\/span>long-term residence in Cyprus<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n To qualify, you will need:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If citizenship is the end goal of your <\/span>move abroad to Cyprus<\/span><\/a>, there are a few main ways to accomplish this.<\/span><\/p>\n Naturalization –<\/span> Expats can apply for citizenship through naturalization after seven total years of living in Cyprus. This includes the five years of temporary residence, plus two years of permanent residence.<\/span><\/p>\n Investment –<\/span> Citizenship through investment, also known as the \u201cGolden Visa,\u201d can grant virtually immediate citizenship in Cyprus for high net worth individuals. For more information on this process and its requirements, read the Escape Artist article on <\/span>investing abroad in Cyprus<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Marriage –<\/span> Citizenship in Cyprus can be had after three years of marriage to a Cypriot citizen. You will also need to prove cohabitation during this period, and your Cypriot spouse will have to endorse the citizenship. <\/span><\/p>\n Bloodline – <\/span>People with Cypriot origins can obtain citizenship in the country in a <\/span>handful of different ways<\/span><\/a>. This largely includes those born prior to August 16, 1960, or minors born after June 11, 1999.<\/span><\/p>\n Here is<\/b> probably the most extensive ebook on <\/b>Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Eliminating Your Taxes, Protecting Your Assets And Regaining Privacy Over Your Life And Investments<\/i><\/b>. It is called<\/b> The<\/b> Ultimate Guide To Going Offshore<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0 Visit our bookstore to purchase it today!<\/b><\/p>\n I hope you enjoyed reading: Residency Options in Cyprus. If you are ready for residency, please contact our office HERE.<\/a>\u00a0 I would also like to encourage you to read a few of our articles on Cyprus, they are really great!<\/strong><\/p>\n Why You Should Retire in Cyprus<\/a><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n Working Abroad in Cyprus <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nTypes of Documentation<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Permanent Residency in Cyprus<\/b><\/h2>\n
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