🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇨🇾 Cyprus
Visa Name
Digital Nomad Visa
Local Name
Βίζα Ψηφιακού Νομάδα
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
36 months
Income Requirement
EUR 3,500/mo
(~$3,780 USD)
· EUR 42,000/yr
Application Fee
$151
Tax Status
Special rate
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Extra Income per Dependent
$756/mo
Dependent Fee
$76
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Special rate
Tax Regime
50% Exemption for Foreign Workers
Regime Duration
17 years
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
in country
Processing Time
25–49 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Cyprus is in the EU but NOT in the Schengen Area. Income requirement: EUR 3,500/mo net, +20% for spouse, +15% per child. Initial 1 year, renewable for 2 additional years (3 years total). Cannot work for Cypriot employers. No tax on dividends, capital gains from securities. Foreign workers earning EUR 55,000+ can claim 50% tax exemption for up to 17 years. Must apply from within Cyprus or at Cypriot embassy. Family members (spouse, civil partner, minor children) can reside for same period.
🏠 ALSO IN CYPRUS
Cyprus also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Cyprus Permanent Residence Programme (golden visa)
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