Digital Nomad Visa
One year, renewable for two more, for remote workers earning EUR 3,500 a month net, within an annual cap of 1,000 permits.
Digital Nomad Visa
Cyprus grants a one-year residence permit to non-EU remote workers employed by, or serving clients of, companies registered outside Cyprus, renewable for a further two years. The income bar is EUR 3,500 a month after tax and contributions, plus 20% for a spouse and 15% per child. The scheme has an annual cap of 1,000 permits. Family members can join but cannot work, and Cyprus's tax regime can be attractive for people who become tax resident.
At a glance
Initial stay
365 days
Per entry, before extension
Entries
Multiple
Application fee
70 EUR
Processing
30–60 days
Apply
Online and in person
Valid for
12 months
Max total stay
1,095 days
Income required
3,500 EUR/mo
Net of tax and contributions; a spouse adds 20% and each child 15%.
Who can apply
Open to most passports, with 31 excluded.
Excluded passports (31)
Requirements
- EUR 3,500 monthly net incomeRequiredNet monthly income of at least EUR 3,500 after taxes and social contributions, plus 20% for a spouse and 15% for each child.
- Remote work for employers or clients abroadRequiredYou must work remotely, using telecommunications technology, for an employer or clients registered outside Cyprus.
- Health insurance covering the stayRequiredHealth insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care in Cyprus for the whole stay.
- Clean criminal recordRequiredA criminal record certificate from your country of residence, apostilled.
- Annual cap of 1,000 permitsInfoThe scheme is capped at 1,000 permits a year. Apply early in the year if possible.
- For non-EU nationalsInfoEU, EEA and Swiss citizens do not need this visa: they can live and work in Cyprus under free movement.
Documents to prepare
- Passport
- Employment contract or client agreements with non-Cypriot entities
- Bank statements proving EUR 3,500 net monthly income
- Health insurance certificate
- Criminal record certificate
- Proof of accommodation in Cyprus
How to apply
Last verified 2026-10-12
Enter Cyprus
~1 dayEnter on a visa-free stay or national visa, then file with the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
Submit the application
~45 daysApply with income evidence, insurance and criminal record certificate.
Extending the stay
Extendable
Yes
Per extension
730 days
Max extensions
1
Where
In country
Renewable for a further two years while the conditions are met.
Tax and health
Tax
Staying 183 days, or 60 days under the non-dom test with ties, makes you a Cyprus tax resident; non-dom status can exempt foreign dividends and interest.
Insurance
Required. Health insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care in Cyprus.
Healthcare
Insurance covering Cyprus is mandatory.
Immigration and tax rules change without notice and depend on your nationality and circumstances. Confirm with the official source below or a qualified adviser before acting on anything here.
Good to know
- Ask an adviser about the 60-day tax residency rule
- Apply early because of the annual cap
- Family members cannot work on their permits
- The cap can fill before the end of the year
Official source
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