From 2014 to 2025, over 28,000 people received permanent residency in Cyprus through investment programs. According to the Ministry of Interior, the majority were citizens of China, Russia, Lebanon, and Ukraine.
📌 Key statistics:
— Total applications submitted: 14,646
— Approved: 28,660 individuals (including family members)
— Rejected: 1,209
— Pending: 1,248
Top countries by number of approvals:
🇨🇳 China — 10,100
🇷🇺 Russia — 8,478
🇱🇧 Lebanon — 1,822
🇺🇦 Ukraine — 983
Also included: Jordan, Iran, Egypt, USA, UK, and others.
Category 6 – Investments in real estate or business:
• Applications submitted: 7,372
• Approved: 3,642
• Rejected: 514
• Frozen: 3,000+ (due to program review from 2021–2024)
Residence permits for employees of foreign-capital companies:
Since 2014, Cyprus has issued over 61,000 temporary residence and work permits (including renewals).
🇮🇱 Israeli Citizenship — A Working Alternative
If you don’t want to depend on complicated investment terms, long waiting periods, or property purchases — consider Israeli citizenship based on Jewish roots.
Advantages:
• Processing time: from 2 months
• Cost: from €2000
📍 Cyprus-based representation is available, including document delivery and full online support.