Retiring in Cyprus: the visa situation
As of our last check, Cyprus offers a dedicated retirement route: the Category F immigration permit (permanent residence for persons with a secured annual income from abroad).
The income requirement is on the low side, so a typical pension is more likely to clear it. Minimum secured annual income of about EUR 9,568 for a single applicant (roughly EUR 800 per month), increased for each dependent. Income must originate outside Cyprus.
Category F is a permanent residence permit for non-EU nationals who can support themselves through passive income from abroad (pensions, dividends, interest, rent, royalties) and who will not take up employment in Cyprus, making it the standard route for retirees.
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Category F immigration permit (permanent residence for persons with a secured annual income from abroad)
Minimum secured annual income of about EUR 9,568 for a single applicant (roughly EUR 800 per month), increased for each dependent. Income must originate outside Cyprus.
Category F is a permanent residence permit for non-EU nationals who can support themselves through passive income from abroad (pensions, dividends, interest, rent, royalties) and who will not take up employment in Cyprus, making it the standard route for retirees.
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Visa rules, income thresholds and processing practice change, sometimes with little notice. This page reflects what we could verify on the dates shown, nothing more. Always confirm the current requirements with the official immigration authority or a licensed immigration adviser before making plans, and treat the linked source as the authority, not us.
See how Cyprus scores overall
The visa is one of six axes. RetireScore 79/100, ranked 4 of 40 countries on the default weights.