As of 1 May 09 E.U citizens not residing permanently in the Republic of Cyprus they do not need authorisation from the Council of Ministers because they are not deemed to be immigrants fro purposes of the Acquisition of Immovable Property (Immigrants) Act Cap 109. In other words E.U citizens are in position to acquire and invest in, any type of property in Cyprus and are treated as Cypriot Nationals, regardless of their residential status.