Required Documents for the Cyprus Permanent Residency Program (Regulation 6(2))
To successfully apply for Cyprus Permanent Residency, applicants must submit the following documentation:
1. Personal Identification Documents
Valid passport (all pages, including blank pages)
Copies of ID cards (if applicable)
Passport-size photographs (according to Cyprus Immigration standards)
2. Family Status Documents
(For spouse and children included in the application)
Marriage certificate
Birth certificates of all children
Certificates of name change (if applicable)
Proof of dependency for adult children (18–25):
University enrollment letter (full-time studies)
Proof of financial dependence
Statement confirming they are unmarried
Note: All foreign documents must be Apostilled or Ministry-of-Foreign-Affairs certified and officially translated into Greek or English.
3. Criminal Record Documents
For the main applicant and adult dependents:
Clean Criminal Record Certificate from:
Country of origin
Country of permanent residence (if different)
4. Property Purchase Documents (Qualifying Investment of €300,000 + VAT)
Signed Sales Agreement for the new property
Sales Agreement lodged at the Cyprus Land Registry
Receipts showing minimum €200,000 + VAT paid
Bank transfer confirmations showing payments came from abroad
Property brochure / architectural plans (if required)
Developer registration documents (if requested)
5. Proof of Income from Abroad
The applicant must demonstrate income earned outside Cyprus:
Income certificate / tax declarations
Employer letter confirming employment & salary (if employed)
Audited financial statements (if self-employed or business owner)
Dividend statements
Rental income contracts & bank receipts
Pension certificates (for retirees)
Income thresholds:
€30,000 annual income for main applicant
€5,000 per dependent child
€8,000 per dependent parent
6. Bank & Financial Documents
Recent bank statements (3–12 months depending on case)
Proof of savings
Proof of legitimate source of funds
Affidavit of financial support (if needed)
Foreign bank reference letter (sometimes requested)
7. Proof of Residential Address in Cyprus
Signed property agreement (residence)
Utility bill (if available)
Developer occupancy letter (if under construction or off-plan)
8. Medical Insurance (if applicable)
Some nationalities must submit:
Private health insurance certificate covering:
Hospital care
Outpatient care
Medical emergencies
9. Declaration Documents Required by Cyprus Authorities
Declaration of No Intention to Work in Cyprus
(Applicant confirms they will not be employed by a Cypriot employer)
Family composition declaration
(Names, birthdates, relationship of all members)
10. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
For main applicant and spouse:
Full CV including:
Education
Employment history
Business activities
Current position
11. Additional Documents (Case-by-Case)
Authorities may request:
Tax clearance certificates
Company registration documents (if applicant owns businesses abroad)
Scholarship or education proof for dependent children
Proof of investment retention (follow-up after approval)
Summary – Mandatory Documents Checklist
IDENTITY
Passport + photos
ID card copies
FAMILY STATUS
Marriage certificate
Birth certificates
Proof of student status (if applicable)
CRIMINAL RECORD
Clean criminal record certificate
PROPERTY PURCHASE
Sales Agreement (new property only)
Lodgement receipt (Land Registry)
Proof of payment €200,000 + VAT
Bank transfer proof
FINANCIALS
Income proof (salary/dividends/rent/pension)
Bank statements
Source-of-funds proof
OTHER
No-employment declaration
CV
Medical insurance (if required)
Family composition declaration
1. Passport & Identification Documents
For each family member included:
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Valid passport (all pages, including blank pages)
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Copy of ID card (if applicable)
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Passport-size photographs (per Cyprus Immigration specifications)
2. Civil Status Documents
Spouse
Children Under 18
Children 18–25 (financially dependent)
Must provide ALL of the following:
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Birth Certificate
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University enrollment letter confirming FULL-TIME studies
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Proof of financial dependence on the main applicant
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Statement confirming they are unmarried
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Passport copy
Parents of Main Applicant or Spouse
(If included in the extended PR category)
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Birth Certificate or family relationship document
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Passport copy
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Proof of dependency on applicant (if requested)
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Additional income proof required (+€8,000 per parent)
3. Criminal Record Certificates
For family members 18 and over (depending on nationality):
(Children under 18 are usually exempt, but certain nationalities may still be asked.)
4. Proof of Income Requirements
Not needed for each family member individually.
But if parents or adult children are included, the main applicant must show:
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Extra €5,000 per dependent child
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Extra €8,000 per dependent parent
(This increased threshold must be supported by financial documents of the main applicant, not the family member.)
5. Medical Insurance (If Required)
Some nationalities must submit for each family member:
6. Family Composition Declaration
Required for all family members included:
Signed by the main applicant.
7. Power of Attorney (If Needed)
If documents are submitted by a lawyer or representative:
