{"id":1870,"date":"2018-06-28T01:55:21","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T21:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2ndpassports.co\/?page_id=1870"},"modified":"2021-02-02T18:12:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T14:12:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/old.savoryandparnters.com\/programs\/citizenship-by-investment\/cyprus\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Program"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”50″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” id=”benefits” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” el_class=”benefits-saint-kitts” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_color=”#06324b” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=”h6″ style=”hinge-drop” color=”Extra-Color-1″ text=”About the program”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YMVRQZQXv08″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]The Cypriot Citizenship by Investment program started accepting applicants in 2002 and was later amended to simplify the process. The straightforward and quick process made it one of the most attractive citizenship programs for investors.<\/p>\n

To be eligible to apply for this program you must be over 18 years old, in good health and without a criminal record. Additionally, you must hold a valid Schengen visa.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, you are required to make a combined investment in a real estate project and a non-refundable contribution to government projects.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=”h6″ style=”hinge-drop” color=”Extra-Color-1″ text=”Benefits”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” class=”benefits-list benefits-list-top” css=”.vc_custom_1594278466439{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-1-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1589294606354{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”abtbenicon”]\n

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Visa-free travel<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1590593279759{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Visa-free or visa-on-arrival to more than 170 countries and territories worldwide including the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-1-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1590593294015{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”abtbenicon”]\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1590593307707{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]As a citizen of Cyprus, you are also a citizen of the European Union and entitled to consular protection and support from any European union consulate globally.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-1-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1590593351991{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”abtbenicon”]\n
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You can also enjoy the unrestricted right to live, work, study and expand your business in the European Union and have access to world-class healthcare.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” class=”benefits-list benefits-list-bot” css=”.vc_custom_1594278460385{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-1-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1589294999004{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”abtbenicon”]\n

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Tax relief<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1590593367237{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Cyprus has one of the lowest taxation rates in Europe with no foreign income tax, inheritance tax or withholding tax on interest earned.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-1-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1589295032410{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”abtbenicon”]\n
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Minimal residency required<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1590593443917{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]You are not required to live in Cyprus to obtain citizenship.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-1-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1589295078785{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”abtbenicon”]\n
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Cyprus allows dual citizenship, permitting you to keep your existing nationality.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=”h6″ style=”hinge-drop” color=”Extra-Color-1″ text=”Program requirements”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” class=”reqlist”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]

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