I’m interested in moving to Cyprus with my family but I don’t want to wait a long time. How long does the fast-track process in Cyprus take and what are the requirements? I assume its only Cyprus’ CBI program that has been suspended for now?
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Yes, only the CBI program has been suspended. The PRP fast track program is still available for interested parties. Following application, a decision is reached within 3 to 4 months. To be eligible for PRP fast track, a successful applicant must prove ownership of property in Cyprus of certain value and set a fix term deposit of €30,000 amongst others.
The procedure of obtaining the fast track residence permit is
approximately two to three months, but you will be entitled to stay in Cyprus if you have a visa of 90 days so you will not have to leave and come back. Your visit in Cyprus will be required.
You must purchase a property the minimum value of which is €300,000 VAT and must at the time of the application pay at least €200,000 plus VAT into the developer’s bank account. You must also present proof of a minimum annual income of at least €30,000 plus €5,000 per each dependent person in your family. Additionally you will need to block the amount of €30,000 in a Cyprus bank account for three years. Finally please note that you will need to provide police criminal records for all adult applicants.