If I buy property in the northern region of Cyprus, does that make me eligible for a legitimate Cypriot residency permit with access to the EU?

Answers

Marianna Pavlides

On July 18, 2022 Marianna Pavlides answered:

No, it does not.

Celia Pourgoura

On July 18, 2022 Celia Pourgoura answered:

Please note that you cannot buy property in the northern region of Cyprus and be applicable for a Cyprus residency permit. Even if you buy property in non-occupied Cyprus, the Cyprus residence permit is not eligible for travel in EU, since Cyprus is not part of Schengen.