Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa Scheme (temporary residence permit)
Mediterranean island living with 300+ days of sun while keeping your foreign income.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Cyprus temporary residence permit for non-EU nationals who work remotely for employers or clients outside Cyprus; one year, renewable for up to two more years.
Dream spread
Mediterranean island living with 300+ days of sun while keeping your foreign income.
Relocation reality check
€3,500 net/month after tax & contributions; a national cap (raised to 500 permits in 2022) has caused intake pauses — applications reopened April 2025; family members cannot work.
Your fit signals
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Income of EUR 3,500/month
Minimum income of EUR 3,500 per month.
Check: Remote work for employers or clients outside Cyprus
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside Cyprus; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Reality engine
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Eligibility
Non-EU nationals employed by, or freelancing for, entities registered outside Cyprus, with proof of net income, health insurance & clean record; apply within 3 months of arrival.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of EUR 3,500/month
BlockerMinimum income of EUR 3,500 per month. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
Remote work for employers or clients outside Cyprus
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside Cyprus; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- 3,500 EUR per month≈ USD 3,932/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)
- Duration
- 12–36 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- More than 183 days in a tax year makes you Cyprus tax resident (if not tax resident elsewhere).
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“monthly net income of at least €3500 (after the deduction of contributions and taxes)”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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