Cyprus offers a citizenship by investment program which is considered as the fastest route to obtain the citizenship of a European country. The safe, beautiful, and promising island offers its citizenship within 6 months in case of investing in real estate with EUR 2,000,000 without requiring actual residence in the country.
The Cypriot passport entitles its holder instant visa-free travel to 171 countries, including the Schengen countries, Canada, United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong, with the chance to work and live anywhere in Europe.
Why Cyprus?
- A favorable business destination
- No foreign income tax, no inheritance tax, no withholding tax on interest earned and lowest taxation rates in Europe for residents
- 171 visa-free travel score
- No need to reside in the country
- A member of the EU
- A relatively high quality of life in a safe environment
- A unique location and a junction to Asia and Europe and Africa
- Open to all nationalities
- Main applicant as well as wife and dependent children below the age of 28 obtain the citizenship
- Excellent education facilities
- Benefits passed to grandchildren and future generations