Can an Israeli buy an apartment in Cyprus?
Short answer
Yes, with permission. As a buyer from outside the EU, you need the Council of Ministers' permission under the Immovable Property (Restriction of Purchase by Aliens) Law, Cap. 109; without it, the property cannot be validly registered in your name.
Until permission is granted, the sale contract gives you no right to the property itself. A company controlled by non-EU owners counts as foreign too, and a lease of more than 33 years counts as a purchase. Further conditions apply to land beyond what a home or business premises needs.
A new home bought from a developer for at least €300,000 plus VAT is also the usual route to permanent residence, with the income conditions in the answer on living in Cyprus.
Purchase agreements are drafted by an advocate; we coordinate the paperwork around them with our partner advocate.
Sources
Information, not advice. This answer describes the published rules as they stand on 12 October 2026, checked against the sources listed. Tax and residence rules depend on your own circumstances and change; check your position with a tax adviser qualified in Israel and in Cyprus before you act on it.
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