Cyprus - Buying Property

Cyprus became a full member of the EU on 1ST May 2004 resulting in many changes for EU Nationals planning to purchase property in Cyprus: 1. An EU National resident in Cyprus is allowed to buy as much property in Cyprus without restriction and does not need to obtain approval from any authority. To prove residency in Cyprus an EU National must apply to the District Administration for certification of his residency by presenting personally to the District Administration his passport and pink slip (residency), which has already been obtained from the Immigration Department, together with Cy.