Compare 2 visas

Cyprus Regulation 6(2) Permanent Residence (PR by Investment): €500 (≈ $559.30) fee, €4,167 (≈ $4,660.86) a month. UAE Golden Visa (10-Year): AED 9,885 (≈ $2,691.56) fee, 120 months.

Key differences

  • Cyprus PR costs $559.30 to apply, $2,132.26 less than United Arab Emirates UAE.
  • United Arab Emirates UAE takes ~2 wks to process, about 3 months sooner than Cyprus PR.

Cyprus PR and United Arab Emirates UAE are built for FIRE, Retirees and Passive investors.

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Cyprus PR

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United Arab Emirates UAE
Cost
Minimum income
€4,167 (≈ $4,660.86)/mo
Not available
Application fee
Best: Lowest fee. €500 (≈ $559.30)
AED 9,885 (≈ $2,691.56)
Timing
Initial duration
Not available
10 years
Processing time
about 6 months
Best: Fastest processing. 1-3 wks
Years to PR
Not available
No PR path
Days per year
None required
None required
Family
Dependents allowed
Yes
Yes
Renewable
Not available
Yes
Rating
Our score
3.2/5
Not available

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