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Digital Nomad Visa
VisasCyprusDigital Nomad Visa
CyprusCyprus•Europe
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Digital Nomad Visa

Work Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-2 months

Application Fee

140 EUR

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Allowed

Apply Now Official Information

Overview

Cyprus residence permit for non-EU/EEA remote workers earning at least €3,500/month net; 1-year initial, renewable up to 3 years total. Capped at 500.

Launched in October 2021 and expanded to 500 permits in March 2022, Cyprus's Digital Nomad Visa is a residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals working remotely for employers or clients outside Cyprus. Administered by the Migration Department, applications are filed in person in Nicosia within three months of arrival and examined in 5–7 weeks.

Applicants need a stable net monthly income of at least €3,500, work via telecommunications, and either be employed by a foreign company or self-employed serving foreign clients. The permit lasts one year and is renewable for up to two more (three years total). Spouse/civil partner and minor children get matching permits but cannot work in Cyprus. Fees: €70 permit + €70 one-off registry.

This visa is ideal for high-earning remote professionals — engineers, consultants, designers — wanting a Mediterranean base with English-friendly culture and optional Cyprus tax residency at 183 days.

Fee Breakdown

Issuance or renewal of temporary residence permit
70 EUR
Aliens' Registry registration (initial only)
70 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Annual Cap & Quota

500

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must be a non-EU/EEA national.

Must be employed by a company registered outside Cyprus or be self-employed with clients based outside Cyprus.

Must perform work remotely using telecommunications technology.

Must have a minimum net monthly income of €3,500 (after taxes and contributions).

Income requirement increases by 20% for a spouse/partner and 15% for each dependent child.

Must have valid health insurance covering the stay in Cyprus.

Must have a clean criminal record.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Min. Income

42,000 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed and signed application form

Valid passport (at least 3 months validity beyond stay)

Proof of remote work (employment contract or client contracts)

Proof of stable income (bank statements or payslips for the last 6 months)

Updated CV

Letter of intent explaining the reason for remote work from Cyprus

Clean criminal record certificate

Medical test results (blood analysis and chest X-ray)

Health insurance certificate

Proof of accommodation (rental agreement or property ownership)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Low fees: €70 residence permit + €70 one-off Aliens' Registry registration
  • Fast examination time of 5–7 weeks from submission
  • Family inclusion: spouse/civil partner and minor children get matching permits
  • Renewable for up to 3 years total (1 year initial + up to 2 years renewal)
  • Optional Cyprus tax residency if you stay over 183 days in a tax year
  • English widely accepted alongside Greek for documents and business
  • No requirement to be employed by or earn income from a Cypriot entity

Worth Knowing

  • Capped at 500 permits in total — availability depends on current quota
  • Net income floor of €3,500/month must be proven and sustained
  • Family members cannot work or carry out any economic activity in Cyprus
  • Application must be submitted in person in Nicosia within 3 months of arrival
  • Biometric data (photo, fingerprints) is mandatory for issuance and renewal
  • EU and EEA nationals are not eligible — scheme is for third-country nationals only
  • Cannot be employed by or take on work for a company registered in Cyprus
  • Net monthly income below €3,500 (after taxes/contributions) disqualifies the applicant

Application Process

1

Verify remote work income: Ensure net monthly income exceeds EUR 3,500

2

Prepare documentation: Gather employment contracts, client agreements, bank statements, accommodation proof

3

Submit application: Apply at Migration Department or through embassy

4

Verification: Application verified for remote work status and income

5

Approval and issuance: Digital nomad residence permit issued

6

Register residence: Register at local Migration Department office within 90 days

Application Forms

Go to application portal
Digital Nomad Visa Application—

Verified Claims (12)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026
Annual Allocation500gov.cy
Fee BreakdownIssuance or renewal of temporary residence permit: 70 EUR; Aliens' Registry registration (initial on…gov.cy
FeesEUR 70 (residence permit) + EUR 70 (Aliens' Registry, initial registration only)gov.cy
Application Portalhttps://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/digital-nomads-and-family-members/gov.cy
Official Infohttps://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/digital-nomads-and-family-members/gov.cy
Max Stay1 year initial, renewable for up to 2 additional years (3 years total)gov.cy
Max Stay Estimatetype: days, initialDays: 365, totalDays: 1095, notes: 1 year initial + up to 2 years renewal (3 year…gov.cy
Petitionerselfgov.cy

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