The Digital Nomad Visa is a legal way to live in Cyprus while working remotely for a foreign employer or foreign clients. The main requirement is a net income of at least €3,500 a month after taxes and contributions.
Conditions
- Non-EU and non-EEA citizenship.
- Remote work for an employer abroad, or self-employment with clients abroad.
- Working for Cypriot clients is prohibited.
- The first permit is for 1 year, renewable for a maximum of 2 more. No more than 3 years in total.
- Family (a spouse or partner and minor children) get a permit for the same period but with no right to work.
Applying
- Enter Cyprus legally and file the application within 3 months of entry.
- Apply only at the Migration Department head office in Nicosia, in person or through a representative. Applications with missing documents are not accepted.
- Attach your passport (valid for at least 3 months), a contract or employer's letter or proof of a business abroad, 6 months of statements, private medical insurance, proof of accommodation, a criminal record certificate and a medical examination.
- Pay €70 for the permit and €70 for the first ARC registration.
- Give biometrics in Nicosia or at your district police unit.
- File renewals no later than a month before expiry.
The official processing time is 5–7 weeks; in high season it is 2–3 months in practice.
Tax and healthcare
- If you spend more than 183 days a year in Cyprus, you become a tax resident with everything that entails.
- Non-dom status is available: 0% defence contribution on dividends and interest for 17 years.
- GESY is not available to DNV holders — you need private medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care, roughly €500–1,500 a year.