Visitor residence permit (Category F, financially independent) (Άδεια προσωρινής διαμονής επισκέπτη (Κατηγορία ΣΤ))
Visitor residence permit (Category F, financially independent) is a residence route in Cyprus (Eigen middelen). Secure foreign income ≥ ~€9,568/yr (+~€4,613 per dependant), Cyprus home (lease/title), health insurance, clean record; no work. 1-yr renewable. Income amounts medium confidence. Gov fees ~€320 (family of 3).
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 8'994. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Non-dom: no tax on dividends/interest 17 yrs; 60-day rule possible
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Eigen middelen |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 300 |
| Inkomen / jr | CHF 8'994 |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | — |
| Staatsburgerschap | 7 |
| Werk | no |
| Komt in aanmerking | non-EU nationals |
| Belasting | Non-dom: no tax on dividends/interest 17 yrs; 60-day rule possible |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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