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title: "Cyprus digital nomad visa 2026: requirements and cost"
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# Cyprus digital nomad visa 2026: requirements and cost

Cyprus grants non-EU remote workers a one-year temporary residence permit under its Digital Nomad Visa scheme if they earn at least EUR 3,500 net a month from an employer or clients abroad. You enter as a visitor, apply at the Migration Department in Nicosia within three months, and can renew once for up to two more years; the scheme is capped at 500 permits.

Digital nomad visa. Official name: Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa Scheme (temporary residence permit for digital nomads). Facts updated 2026-10-04. Not yet reviewed by a person.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Who can apply | Non-EU/EEA citizens |
| Minimum income | $3,929/month (EUR 3,500/month net, after tax and contributions) |
| Fee | about $157 (EUR 70 permit issuance plus EUR 70 first registration in the Aliens' Registry) |
| Processing time | 5 weeks to 7 weeks |
| Initial stay | 1 year, renewable up to 3 years |
| Renewable | yes |
| Leads to permanent residence | unknown |
| Where to apply | In the country: Civil Registry and Migration Department (Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection), central offices in Nicosia, in person or through an authorised representative, within three months of arriving in Cyprus. |

## Who can apply

Nationals of non-EU and non-EEA countries who work remotely for an employer registered abroad or as self-employed providers to clients abroad, with stable net income of at least EUR 3,500 a month. EU and EEA citizens do not need the scheme.

## What you need

- Application form MVIS8, signed, with passport photos
- Valid passport (copy of the data page and entry stamp or visa)
- Employment contract with an employer registered outside Cyprus, or contracts and invoices showing self-employed work for clients abroad
- Proof of net monthly income of at least EUR 3,500, such as payslips or invoices and bank statements
- Clean criminal record certificate from the country of residence, apostilled or certified
- Health insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care in Cyprus
- Proof of accommodation in Cyprus (rental agreement or title deed)
- Medical examination results as required by the Migration Department (blood tests and chest X-ray)
- Receipts for the EUR 70 permit fee and EUR 70 Aliens' Registry fee

Income proof: Stable and sufficient monthly net income of at least EUR 3,500 after deduction of contributions and taxes, shown with contracts, payslips or invoices and bank statements. Converted at the ECB reference rate of 2026-10-02 (US$1.1225 per euro).

Fee: EUR 70 for issuing or renewing the temporary residence permit and a one-off EUR 70 for registration in the Aliens' Registry, so EUR 140 for a first application. Each family member pays the same fees. Translations and certifications of foreign documents cost extra.

Processing: The Migration Department states an examination time of five to seven weeks from a complete application. Biometrics are taken at submission or afterwards in Nicosia or at the district Aliens and Immigration Service.

## How to apply

In the country. Civil Registry and Migration Department (Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection), central offices in Nicosia, in person or through an authorised representative, within three months of arriving in Cyprus.

1. Enter Cyprus as a visitor (visa-free or with a short-stay visa depending on your passport) and gather the documents on the Migration Department's checklist, with official translations and certifications.
2. Within three months of arrival, submit form MVIS8 with the supporting documents at the Migration Department in Nicosia and pay EUR 70 for the permit and EUR 70 for Aliens' Registry registration.
3. Give biometrics (photo, fingerprints, signature) with the submission receipt and your passport, either at the same time or afterwards in Nicosia or at your district immigration unit.
4. Wait five to seven weeks; you will receive a letter explaining how to collect the one-year permit, or the reasons for a refusal.
5. To stay longer, apply for renewal at least one month before expiry with updated proofs; the renewed permit can run up to two years.

## After you arrive

Stay and renewal: The first permit is issued for one year. On renewal the Migration Department issues a permit of up to two years, so the scheme covers at most three years in total. Renewal applications go in at least one month before expiry.

Residence: The scheme page does not say whether digital-nomad years count toward Cypriot long-term resident status, which requires five years of continuous legal residence with a valid permit and excludes people admitted on a purely temporary basis. Treat it as a temporary route until the Migration Department confirms otherwise.

Family: Spouse or civil-union partner and minor children can obtain temporary residence permits for the same period as the digital nomad, each with their own application and fees. They may not work or carry out any economic activity in Cyprus.

Taxes: You become a Cypriot tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in Cyprus in a tax year and are not tax resident elsewhere; tax residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates, with the non-domiciled regime exempting dividend and interest income for up to 17 years. Shorter stays usually leave you taxable only in your home country.

## In practice

- The scheme is capped at 500 permits; applications were paused when the cap was reached and reopened on 31 December 2025, so check the Migration Department page before travelling.
- There is no consular step: you must already be in Cyprus (as a visitor or on another status) to apply, and every foreign document must be officially translated and certified.
- Cyprus is in the EU but not in Schengen, so the permit gives no right to travel in the Schengen area beyond your passport's own visa-free allowance.
- Limassol has the largest international remote-work community; Paphos is cheaper and quieter, with its own airport.

## By passport

| Passports | Note |
| --- | --- |
| EU, EEA, CH | You do not need this permit. EU and EEA citizens register with the Migration Department for a registration certificate (MEU1) after three months in Cyprus. |
| US, GB, CA, AU, NZ, JP | Enter visa-free for up to 90 days and apply at the Migration Department in Nicosia within three months of arrival; there is no need for a prior consular visa. |
| All other passports | If your nationality needs a visa for Cyprus, obtain a short-stay visa at a Cypriot consulate first, then apply for the digital-nomad permit after arrival. The income rule is the same for every nationality. |

## Cities in Cyprus

- [Ayia Napa](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/ayia-napa): Clubbing resort on Cyprus's east coast, almost empty in winter
- [Larnaca](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/larnaca): Seafront Cyprus town next to the main airport
- [Limassol](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/limassol): Sun, sea and a tax-friendly EU base
- [Nicosia](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/nicosia): Cyprus's inland capital, divided by the Green Line
- [Paphos](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/paphos): Sunny harbour town with Roman mosaics and a nomad visa

## FAQ

### Who can apply for the Cyprus digital nomad visa?

Nationals of non-EU and non-EEA countries who work remotely for an employer registered abroad or as self-employed providers to clients abroad, with stable net income of at least EUR 3,500 a month. EU and EEA citizens do not need the scheme. Cyprus grants non-EU remote workers a one-year temporary residence permit under its Digital Nomad Visa scheme if they earn at least EUR 3,500 net a month from an employer or clients abroad. You enter as a visitor, apply at the Migration Department in Nicosia within three months, and can renew once for up to two more years; the scheme is capped at 500 permits.

### How much income do you need for the Digital nomad visa?

About $3,929 per month (EUR 3,500/month net, after tax and contributions). Stable and sufficient monthly net income of at least EUR 3,500 after deduction of contributions and taxes, shown with contracts, payslips or invoices and bank statements. Converted at the ECB reference rate of 2026-10-02 (US$1.1225 per euro).

### How much does the Digital nomad visa cost and how long does it take?

The fee is about $157 (EUR 70 permit issuance plus EUR 70 first registration in the Aliens' Registry); EUR 70 for issuing or renewing the temporary residence permit and a one-off EUR 70 for registration in the Aliens' Registry, so EUR 140 for a first application. Each family member pays the same fees. Translations and certifications of foreign documents cost extra. Processing time: 5 weeks to 7 weeks. The Migration Department states an examination time of five to seven weeks from a complete application. Biometrics are taken at submission or afterwards in Nicosia or at the district Aliens and Immigration Service.

### How long can you stay in Cyprus on the Digital nomad visa, and can it be renewed?

1 year, renewable up to 3 years. The first permit is issued for one year. On renewal the Migration Department issues a permit of up to two years, so the scheme covers at most three years in total. Renewal applications go in at least one month before expiry.

### Does the Digital nomad visa lead to permanent residence in Cyprus?

The scheme page does not say whether digital-nomad years count toward Cypriot long-term resident status, which requires five years of continuous legal residence with a valid permit and excludes people admitted on a purely temporary basis. Treat it as a temporary route until the Migration Department confirms otherwise.

### Can family members come with you on the Digital nomad visa?

Spouse or civil-union partner and minor children can obtain temporary residence permits for the same period as the digital nomad, each with their own application and fees. They may not work or carry out any economic activity in Cyprus.

### Do you pay tax in Cyprus on the Digital nomad visa?

You become a Cypriot tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in Cyprus in a tax year and are not tax resident elsewhere; tax residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates, with the non-domiciled regime exempting dividend and interest income for up to 17 years. Shorter stays usually leave you taxable only in your home country.

### Where do you apply for the Digital nomad visa?

In the country: Civil Registry and Migration Department (Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection), central offices in Nicosia, in person or through an authorised representative, within three months of arriving in Cyprus.

### Can I apply for the Cyprus digital nomad visa from abroad?

No. The scheme has no consular visa stage. You enter Cyprus as a visitor, or on another existing status, and lodge the application with the Migration Department in Nicosia within three months of arrival, in person or through an authorised representative.

### Does the Cyprus digital nomad permit let me travel in the Schengen area?

No. Cyprus is not part of the Schengen area, so the permit only covers residence in Cyprus. Travel to Schengen countries depends on your passport or a separate Schengen visa.

## Sources

- [Digital nomads and family members](https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/digital-nomads-and-family-members/), Civil Registry and Migration Department, Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection (gov.cy), retrieved 2026-10-04 (Eligibility, EUR 3,500 net income, 500-permit cap, one-year permit renewable for up to two years, EUR 70 fees, five to seven week examination, family rules, 183-day tax residence)
- [Digital nomads and family members (Forms)](https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/digital-nomads-and-family-members-2/), Civil Registry and Migration Department (gov.cy), retrieved 2026-10-04 (Form MVIS8 and the supporting-document checklists for the applicant, spouse or partner and children)
- [Acquisition of the status of long-term resident in the Republic](https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/acquisition-of-the-status-of-long-term-resident-in-the-republic-2/), Civil Registry and Migration Department (gov.cy), retrieved 2026-10-04 (Five years of continuous legal residence for long-term resident status and the exclusion of purely temporary stays)

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