What it is
The Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa lets non-EU nationals live in Cyprus while working remotely for employers or clients outside Cyprus. It was launched to attract remote professionals and was expanded after strong demand.
Who qualifies
- Non-EU / non-EEA nationals (EU citizens don't need it — they register instead).
- People who work remotely using telecommunications — as employees of a foreign company, or as self-employed people serving clients abroad.
- Applicants who can show a stable monthly net income (a threshold in the region of €3,500 per month, increased for accompanying family members) plus health insurance and a clean record. Confirm the current figure before applying.
Family members
Spouses/partners and minor children can usually join as dependants, residing in Cyprus for the duration of the holder's permit, though dependants generally cannot work locally on that basis.
Duration
The permit is typically issued for an initial period (around a year) and is renewable, with a maximum overall stay defined by the scheme. Long-term stays can open up routes to ordinary residency.
The tax angle
Spending enough time in Cyprus can make you tax resident — and that is often a good thing thanks to the non-dom regime and the 60-day rule (see our tax residency guide). But it needs planning: you must also consider where your income is taxed under your employer's country rules and any double-tax treaty.
How to apply
- 1Gather proof of remote employment/self-employment and income.
- 2Arrange health insurance and a clean criminal record certificate (apostilled/translated).
- 3Submit the application (there is an annual cap on places — apply early).
- 4After entry, complete registration and biometrics.
A residency lawyer can confirm the current income threshold and cap, and handle the filing end to end.