The island nation of Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Once a centre for the Greek goddess Aphrodite, Cyprus is now a modern nation that hails a characteristically Mediterranean essence.
The Cyprus Permanent Residency Programme for non-EU nationals grants the holder the right to reside, settle and stay in Cyprus indefinitely, and to travel within the EU with less elaborate visa requirements. It is also considered to be the first step towards gaining Cyprus Citizenship.