With regards to acquiring tax residence status, the applicant needs to live at least six months per year in Cyprus or be able to comply with the 60 days tax residency regime. Furthermore, the applicant will need to apply for a residency and/or work permit with immigration authorities, the relevant procedures imposing different financial conditions depending on whether the applicant is or not an EU citizen. These procedures do not forbid the applicant from switching residences in Cyprus as long as he can prove it, it is suggested to report it to the authorities. With regards to acquiring Cyprus citizenship, the applicant must be working continuously in Cyprus for at least seven years or have the financial possibility to apply to the Cyprus Investment Program that includes short-term obtention of EU Cyprus citizenship/passport (and includes obtaining permanent residency before citizenship).
