Can a foreigner buy property in Cyprus?

Foreigners may buy, but with permission, zones or type limits

In the Republic of Cyprus, EU citizens may buy property freely, and a buyer from outside the EU needs permission from the Council of Ministers and is limited in how much they may buy. Property in the north of the island carries special title risks.

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Rules change. This page describes the structure of the rule, not prices, taxes or quotas. Confirm the current position with the official source listed below, and with a lawyer in the country, before you pay anything. This is general information, not legal advice.

Land

A non-EU buyer needs a permit and is limited in how much land they may acquire.

Houses and flats

A non-EU buyer may buy one house or flat for private use, under a permit.

Buying through a company

A Cypriot company controlled by non-EU persons is subject to the same permit rule.

Limits and closed zones

Property in the area of the island under Turkish control is a separate matter, and titles there can be disputed by earlier owners.

What to watch for

Take independent legal advice, and check the title at the Land Registry, before you pay a deposit.

Understand the legal system first

Cyprus belongs to the Mixed: civil and common law family. Property is registered and transferred differently in different traditions, so it helps to know how the system works.

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Official sources

Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Cyprus

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