Cyprus digital nomad visa & residency (2026)

The Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection operates the 'Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa' scheme for non-EU/EEA nationals employed remotely by foreign companies or self-employed serving foreign clients. Holders may not offer services to Cypriot businesses or clients.

Applicants must demonstrate stable monthly net income of at least €3,500 (after taxes and contributions). The threshold rises by 20% for an accompanying spouse/partner and 15% for each dependent child. Proof of employment or self-employment contract and health insurance are required.

The annual permit quota was doubled to 1,000 places effective 30 October 2025, following prior rounds that had their 500-place cap exhausted. Applications are submitted to the Migration Department in Nicosia within three months of arrival; processing takes approximately 5–7 weeks. Application fee is €70.

The initial temporary residence permit is valid for one year and may be renewed for two further one-year periods (maximum three years total). There is no direct path from the Digital Nomad Visa to permanent residency via this route; long-term residency requires switching to another category.

A separate Permanent Residency by Investment program is active, requiring a minimum qualifying investment of €300,000 (e.g., in real estate or a Cypriot business). Applicants must also show annual foreign income of at least €50,000. This grants permanent residency and a path to citizenship after eight years of legal residency.

EU/EEA nationals exercise free movement rights and do not need a special visa to reside or work remotely in Cyprus. Third-country nationals with passive or foreign-sourced income may alternatively apply for Category F permanent residency (Reg. 6(2)), requiring demonstrable annual income from abroad, without a minimum investment threshold.