Investors and relocation
For readers outside Cyprus: who may buy and on what permission, where the Schengen accession stands, the residency and tax-residency routes, and what moving here costs. Each page states its sources, the date it was last reviewed and, where a licensed reviewer signed off, their name and registration.
Guide
Is Cyprus in Schengen? Accession tracker
Is Cyprus in Schengen? Not yet: it takes part in Schengen cooperation but border controls remain. Official status, how accession works and what to watch.
Reviewed 29 October 2026Sources: European Commission, CyLaw (Cyprus
Guide
Can foreigners buy property in Cyprus? The rules
Can foreigners buy property in Cyprus? EU citizens can; non-EU buyers need Council of Ministers permission under Cap. 109. The rules, explained plainly.
Reviewed 29 October 2026Sources: CyLaw (Cyprus