Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa Scheme: eligibility check and application help

The Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa Scheme grants a temporary residence permit; it is a residence route, not a work permit. The digital nomad permit is for people who keep working for an employer or clients outside Cyprus. You show stable income above the threshold and health cover.

Income€3,500 net a month
Valid1 year, renewable for up to 2 more
Local workNot allowed
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A passport, certificates with an apostille and a rental contract on a deskChecked 24 October 2026

Steps and timeline

  1. 1

    Check income and quota

    Threshold and current quota.

    1–2 days
  2. 2

    Documents

    Contract, payslips, insurance, criminal record.

    2–3 weeks
  3. 3

    Apply

    Within 3 months of arrival, in Nicosia only. Renew at least a month before expiry.

    1 week
  4. 4

    Decision

    Family can join.

    5–7 weeks

How much income do you need for the Cyprus digital nomad visa?

At least €3,500 net a month from an employer or clients outside Cyprus, shown with contracts and payslips. You also need health insurance and a clean criminal record certificate. The number of permits is capped at 500, so we check the current quota before you apply.

How long is the Cyprus digital nomad visa valid?

One year, renewable for up to two more years. You apply within three months of arrival, in Nicosia only, and renew at least a month before it expires. Family members get permits for the same period. The permit does not allow you to work for Cyprus employers.

Official forms explained

Official form: MVIS8 · how to fill it in

Who does what

What you do

  • Share your situation and goals
  • Collect documents from home
  • Agree the scope of work in writing

What we do

  • Check the requirements for your case
  • Prepare the documents and file the application
  • Follow up until the decision

Your coordinator

  • Plans the work and next steps
  • Keeps one timeline for everything
  • Reminds you of renewals and deadlines

What affects the cost

The price depends on your situation. We explain the scope and expected costs before work begins.

Your situationNumber of peopleUrgency

Questions

Can my family come?

Yes: each family member gets their own residence permit for the same period, without the right to work in Cyprus.

Does it make me tax resident?

Under the 183-day rule, if you spend more than 183 days in Cyprus in a tax year. Whether the 60-day rule can apply is checked case by case.

Sources

Figures checked 24 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.

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