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Cyprus Investment Immigration Program – A Popular Option

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Recent data released by the Interior Ministry of Cyprus shows that the country's popular Cyprus investment immigration program has led to inflow of FDI exceeding €2 billion into the country's economy during 2012-13 to 2014-15.

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Cyprus Investment Immigration Program — a Popular Option amongst the Global Elite

Recent data released by the Interior Ministry of Cyprus shows that the country's popular Cyprus investment immigration program has led to inflow of FDI exceeding €2 billion into the country's economy during 2012-13 to 2014-15. The Cyprus investment immigration program offers permanent residency as well as citizenship to high net-worth individuals from all over the world.

Investors can gain permanent residency in Cyprus by purchasing property costing a minimum sum of €300,000. For those seeking citizenship, Cyprus offers multiple options ranging from investment in bonds to purchase of real estate or companies.

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