Cyprus Regulation 6(2): the previous-criteria transition has ended
A March 2026 announcement changed which criteria apply to new immigration permit applications. An older property sale agreement no longer preserves the previous route criteria.
Published by Alexis, Founder of Navigate Cyprus
· 2 min read · Transition ended 3 March 2026
An older property agreement is no longer enough
If a property purchase is part of your plan to move to Cyprus, this update matters when choosing which residency requirements to rely on. On 3 March 2026, the Migration Department ended the transition that allowed Regulation 6(2) immigration permit applications under previous criteria.
New applications are examined under the criteria in force when you submit, regardless of when your sale agreement was filed with the Department of Lands and Surveys.
What this means for your property plans
For example, filing a sale agreement under the earlier rules does not, on its own, allow a new application to use those rules now. If that date was the basis of your plan, ask your adviser to reassess the application against the current criteria.
This concerns one specific immigration permit route. It does not mean every Cyprus residency route has changed or that existing permits have been cancelled.
Keep your purchase and residency plans aligned
If a purchase or application is already in progress, check the requirements with your immigration adviser before relying on an older checklist.
- Check the current requirements for Regulation 6(2).
- Confirm which criteria apply to your planned submission.
- Use current application documents and get advice on your specific circumstances.
The short version
For a new Regulation 6(2) application, check the criteria in force when you submit. The date your sale agreement was filed with Lands and Surveys does not preserve the previous criteria.
Keep planning your move
Choose the right starting point for your nationality and plans.
Consider where you want to live alongside the application process.
Official sources
General information, not personalised tax, legal or immigration advice. Requirements can change; check current official instructions and seek qualified advice before acting.
