Business & investor visas
Cypriot Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa
A residence route for non-EU remote workers earning from foreign employers or clients while living in Cyprus.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The EUR 3,500 income threshold, family uplifts, the total scheme cap and any applicant quota come from secondary guidance; verify the current figures against the official Migration Department / Council of Ministers scheme rules.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Cyprus government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa scheme
- Route type
- Residence permit for non-EU remote workers
- Income requirement
- Stable minimum net monthly income (commonly cited as EUR 3,500)
- Validity
- Initial one year, renewable for up to two more years
- Restriction
- No work for Cypriot employers or clients
Who it is for
- Non-EU/EEA nationals working remotely via telecommunications technology
- Employees of foreign employers, or self-employed people serving overseas clients
- Applicants with a stable, sufficient monthly income from abroad
Requirements
- Proof of a stable minimum net monthly income (commonly cited as EUR 3,500, with uplifts for family)
- Contract with a foreign employer or registration documents of an overseas-serving business
- Clean criminal-record certificate
- Valid health insurance with full cover in Cyprus
- Proof of accommodation (long-term rental or property ownership)
What you can do
- Live in Cyprus while working remotely for foreign employers or clients
- Bring a spouse and minor children (who may not work in Cyprus under this route)
- Renew the permit for up to three years in total
How to apply
- Apply through the Civil Registry and Migration Department under the digital nomad scheme
- Submit the employment/business, income, insurance, accommodation and criminal-record evidence
- Register and provide biometric data after arrival
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.