The Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa is open again. As of 9 September 2026, the Migration Department is accepting applications, and the scheme operates under a cap of 500 permits for nationals of countries outside the EU and the EEA who work remotely for employers or clients located outside Cyprus.

Who qualifies

The programme targets third-country nationals whose work is performed entirely through telecommunications. Applicants must not hold employment with a Cyprus employer and must not provide services to clients established in Cyprus. Employees and self-employed applicants qualify through different routes: employees document their employment relationship and authorisation to work remotely, contractors provide contracts and evidence that their business is sustainable, and business owners must show the company's structure and their role within it.

The official minimum stable monthly net income is €3,500 after tax and contributions. The threshold rises for family members under the official scheme, and applicants should consult the current official list rather than rely on older figures.

Application procedure

Applicants file at the central Migration Department office in Nicosia within three months of arrival, or change status while lawfully resident where the rules allow. The file must be complete. Foreign documents require official translation and certification.

Evidence covers remote employment or service contracts, income, accommodation and other items on the official checklist. Biometrics and a signature are collected for the residence card. The Migration Department estimates examination at five to seven weeks for a complete file.

Duration, fees and family members

The first permit runs for one year. Renewal can be granted for a further maximum period of two years. On the checked date, issue or renewal costs €70, and first registration in the Aliens Register costs another €70, bringing the basic official outlay to €140.

Family members may obtain residence for the same period as the main applicant. Their dependent status does not carry the right to work or conduct economic activity in Cyprus. Family documents are issued through their own procedures linked to the main applicant's status, and applicants should prepare certificates, legalisation and translations, checking ages and dependency status.

Renewal and the tax boundary

Renewal applications should reach the Migration Department at least one month before the permit expires, with updated evidence. Applicants who changed employers, acquired local clients or altered their family composition cannot rely on their previous application file.

Residence exceeding 183 days in Cyprus can carry tax consequences, but tax residence depends on the complete set of rules and facts. A Digital Nomad permit does not function as a tax opinion. Days in the country, centre of interests, contracts and the rules of another country all require separate analysis, and specialist advice is advisable before the year ends.

Common pitfalls flagged in the guidance

• Gross and net income are not the same, and regular payments differ from one-off balances; the official guidelines set the calculation method.
• Accommodation must be genuine and documented; a landlord's verbal confirmation may not suffice.
• "Visa insurance" labels do not prove cover; applicants should assess geographical scope, duration, exclusions and medical eligibility for chronic conditions and families.
• Job titles alone do not prove compliance with the remote-work model; the paying party, its registration and any local clients determine eligibility.
• Paying an agent does not secure a place under the quota until the authorities confirm the application. Applicants should keep case numbers and receipts, and if refused, assess the written grounds and the timeframe for legal action.

The quota, income amount, document list and submission office are variable, so applicants should recheck all figures immediately before filing. Applicants with any part of their work tied to the Cypriot market should obtain a personalised assessment rather than reclassify local employment as remote work — immigration status, business registration, social security and taxes each follow their own rules.

Official details, including the supporting documents list, are published on the Migration Department pages of gov.cy.