Cyprus•EuropeDigital Nomad Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
35-49 days
Application Fee
70 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit for non-EU/EEA remote workers and self-employed professionals. Allows working for foreign employers or clients while residing in Cyprus. Valid for up to 2 years with family inclusion.
Cyprus's Digital Nomad Visa, approved in October 2021 and reopened in March 2025, enables location-independent professionals to legally reside in Cyprus while working remotely. Applicants must work for foreign employers or have clients outside Cyprus. Family members (spouses, partners in civil union, underage children) can accompany the applicant but cannot engage in economic activity.
Annual Visa Allocation
500 visas per year
The Council of Ministers increased the total ceiling from 100 to 500 applications in March 2022.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
42,000 EUR
per year
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire stay duration
Remote work proof
Employment contract or client agreements
Income documentation
Bank statements showing EUR 3,500+ monthly income
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract, lease, or property deed
Health insurance
Private health insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care
Passport photos
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Advantages
- Very low cost (EUR 70)
- Quick processing (5-7 weeks)
- Family can join
- No sponsor required
- Tax benefits (0% on foreign income if conditions met)
Considerations
- Non-EU/EEA only
- Maximum 2 years total
- Must earn outside Cyprus
- Becomes tax resident after 183 days
- No permanent residency pathway
Application Process
Verify remote work income
Ensure net monthly income exceeds EUR 3,500
Prepare documentation
Gather employment contracts, client agreements, bank statements, accommodation proof
Submit application
Apply at Migration Department or through embassy
Verification
Application verified for remote work status and income
Approval and issuance
Digital nomad residence permit issued
Register residence
Register at local Migration Department office within 90 days
Application Forms
Digital Nomad Visa Application
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