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Cyprus Citizenship by Investment through the "Cyprus Investment program" scheme is a straightforward route to EU citizenship within a short period of time.



Ideal for non-Cypriot entrepreneurs and investors the "Cyprus Investment Program" provides the opportunity to invest in Cyprus and obtain Cypriot citizenship giving you access to the whole of the European Union at the same time.


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Through its strategy on Foreign Direct Investments, the Cyprus government aims to enhance its competitiveness by attracting High Net-worth Individuals to invest and do business in Cyprus. The Cyprus citizenship by investment program or as it was later renamed “Cyprus Investment Program” scheme is offered to non-Cypriot entrepreneurs/investors, who may wish to acquire the Cypriot citizenship and therefore in cases they are from countries outside the European Union, become European citizens.




The financial criteria introduced in 2016 enable an investor to obtain Cypriot citizenship with an investment of at least 2 million euro. It is important to note that the Cyprus Investment Programme law provides the opportunity for the granting of the Cypriot citizenship to the spouse as well to the financially depended adult children and parents of the investor. In the case of parents an additional investment in real estate is required. In all investment options as outlined below the applicant must purchase a real estate property as permanent residency of a minimum amount of €500.000.


Strategically located between EU, Middle East and North Africa, Cyprus offers a great place to live, has excellent infrastructure and worldwide communications and of course a pleasant climate which makes the island an attractive vacation destination, probably one of the best in the world. Furthermore and according to various research studies conducted over the last decade Cyprus is considered to be among the top 5 safest countries in the world.


Our law firm is an approved and licensed service provider for the Cyprus Investment Program (CIP)



there are various investment routes one may follow in order to apply for the citizenship:



• Investment in real estate developments and infrastructure

• Purchase or incorporation or participation in Cypriot business and companies

• Investing in Cyprus Alternative Investment Funds (AIF’s) or financial assets or Cypriot organisations licenced by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)

• Combination of the aforementioned investments



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MAIN ADVANTAGES OF THE CYPRUS INVESTMENT PROGRAM AND GAINING THE CYPRIOT CITIZENSHIP





1. The applicant does not require to live in Cyprus during or after the application.


2. The application process take approximately 6 months and there is no language requirement, medical test or interview.


3. Travel freely, live, work or study in any of the 28 countries of the EU, as well as Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.


4. Offer your services either as an individual or as a company to the whole of the EU without any problems or obstacles.​





5. Free movement of capital within the 28 member states of the EU


6. Take advantage of the attractive Cyprus tax regime which is considered by tax professionals as one of the most favourable within the EU.


7. Visa-Free travel to over 171 countries


8. Citizenship can be passed to future generations by descent


9. No need to renounce the previous nationality as dual citizenship is allowed



For initial advice, complete details, the process, and how our firm can help you please contact us at info@aristidou.com



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