Chriso Savva - Residency & Citizenship by investment programs

Chriso Savva is a Cyprus attorney. She is the founder of her own firm, Chriso Savva LLC, based in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Chriso practices corporate, tax, real estate, and corporate migration law. She helps international clients with immigration law, including the citizenship-by-investment (CBI) program and residency permits. Chriso Savva LLC, founded in 2006, is a government-authorized entity for the Cyprus CBI program.

Prior to founding her firm, Chriso worked as a corporate lawyer at another Nicosia-based firm from 2002 to 2006.

Chriso has an LL.B from Queen Mary University of London and an LL.M from University College London. She has been a member of the Cyprus Bar Association since 2002. She is also a member of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Cyprus-China Business Association, the Cyprus Russia Business Association, and the Investment Migration Council.

Chriso speaks Greek and English.

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What options do foreign remote workers and entrepreneurs looking to start a new business have in Cyprus?

How can an investor buy two properties to qualify for residency in Cyprus?

How does Cyprus’ citizenship by descent work?

What options remain available to investors in Cyprus in 2021 following the suspension of the country’s CBI program in 2020?

What is the appeal process for Cypriot citizenship by descent?

What criteria do I need to meet to qualify for the Cyprus fast-track permanent residence permit?

What is the likelihood of the Cyprus Citizenship program coming back?

How long do I need to keep real estate for Cyprus RBI program?

What are travel restrictions on Cypriot residents?

When will I be liable to pay individual taxes after I become a resident of Cyprus?

How can I open a branch of a company in Cyprus under the Cyprus citizenship by investment program?

Is the Cypriot CIP real estate investment limited to new properties?

Can I purchase commercial real estate to qualify for the Cyprus CBI program?

How can use properties purchased in the past for Cyprus’ immigration program?

What can I prove source of funds for my Cyprus CBI application?

What are the requirements on real estate investment for Cyprus investment immigration program?

How can a business in Cyprus hire foreign nationals?

How can we pool investment capital from foreign investors for our development project in Cyprus and guarantee immigration benefits for our investors?

How can I enroll my children in an international school in Cyprus?

What due diligence procedures could be imposed on Cyprus CBI applicants to prevent money laundering?

What requirements do I need to fulfill in terms of health insurance as a Cyprus CBI applicant?

What is the process of adding a partner to my residency application as a foreign investor to Cyprus’ program?

What happens to my status in Cyprus if I cannot provide sufficient evidence that proves the fulfilled investments by the deadline?

How long does it take currently to get citizenship of Cyprus through its CBI program?

What is the scope of retroactive screening on Cyprus permanent residents?

Could investors of the Cyprus CBI program who applied after 2018 face retroactive due diligence?

How can I invest in an ongoing real estate development project for my Cyprus CBI application?

How can I invest in my own startup business to fulfill the requirements of Cyprus’ CBI program?

What is the scope of the retroactive due diligence on Cyprus CBI investors?

How can I get a passport through the RBI program of Cyprus?

How long do I need to hold my investment for if I participated in Cyprus’ citizenship-by-investment program before the new policy was enacted?

What flexibility can I enjoy in terms of work eligibility and travel throughout the European Union as a Cyprus start-up visa holder?

How could a previous visa rejection to the U.K. impact my ability to participate in the CBI programs of Cyprus?

What is required of the criminal record certificates for Cyprus CBI applications?

How can I participate in the CBI program of Cyprus if I am already a permanent resident?

What flexibility do I have to travel and work in the U.K. as a Cyprus citizen after Brexit?

How can I upgrade my start-up visa to full citizenship?

If I build affordable housing Cyprus, can I bypass that requirement for my citizenship application?

Can I buy a property from a previous immigrant investor to fulfill the requirements of Cyprus’ CBI program?

Can I choose which research and innovation activities to donate to for Cyprus’ CBI program?

What has happened to the government bonds option of the Cyprus immigrant investor program?

How can I find authorized service providers that are approved to represent Cyprus’ CBI program?

What has recently changed about Cyprus’ citizenship-by-investment program?

How can investors be exempted from the obligatory donation under new amendments of the Cyprus CBI program?

How can I switch from Cyprus’ RBI program to CBI program?

What are the available options to relocate my business to Cyprus?

Are exceptions made to the citizenship-by-investment business formation rules?

If a do a business investment for my Cyprus citizenship application, who must I employ?

How can I make an eligible business investment for my Cyprus citizenship application?

What happens if my Cyprus property is damaged after my citizenship application is finished?

If the main applicant dies during the Cyprus citizenship application process, can his dependents still move forward with it?

How can I develop a real estate project in Cyprus for the purpose of CBI?

Under the new policy, how can I apply for a Schengen visa for the purpose of Cyprus’ CBI program?

What are the physical presence requirements for Cyprus CBI applications during the six-month residency period?

How detailed should my development plan be if I purchase a land for Cyprus’ CBI program?

Where can I find a list of authorized service providers for Cyprus’ investment immigration program? –

What benefits can I enjoy if I become a permanent resident of Cyprus by purchasing a house?

What kind of source-of-funds documentation do I need for my Cyprus citizenship application?

What kind of returns can I expect on purchasing alternative investment funds in Cyprus for my citizenship-by-investment application?

How does Cypriot law define “significant presence” when it comes to a citizenship-by-investment business?

How long do I need to keep the deposit in a Cyprus bank for its RBI program?

What is the deadline for paying off the balance of the property purchasing fee in Cyprus?

How do I prove an annual income of 30,000 euros as an applicant for the Cypriot CBI program?

Does my son need to serve in the Cypriot military when he becomes 18 years old if we obtain citizenship through the CBI program?

Do I need a special license to run a cemetery business if I obtain Cypriot citizenship through the CBI program?

Does Cyprus have an appeal process for denied citizenship-by-investment applications?

Does a parent’s Cyprus resident permit allow his children to attend Cypriot schools?

Does the Cyprus resident permit grant EU access and the right to work?

How does the Cyprus business investment work?

How is Cyprus affected by not being in the Schengen Area?

What kinds of real estate purchases are eligible investments for Cyprus CBI?

How long does it take to receive your Cyprus passport after an applicant has been approved for the citizenship-by-investment program?

How can I use properties in Cyprus to participate in the citizenship by investment program?

What kind of properties could qualify for the Cyprus residency-by-investment program?

What are the requirements for opening a branch of a company in Cyprus under the Cyprus citizenship by investment program?

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