Steps and timeline
- 11 day
Brief
Dates, area, family and budget.
- 23–5 days
Options
A licensed estate agent shortlists furnished flats, houses and villas and checks that each advert shows a Deputy Ministry of Tourism registration number.
- 31–2 days
Booking
Booking is confirmed before you arrive; the registration number should also appear on the booking and receipts.
- 4
Long-term search
Start viewing long-term flats early, as a short-let agreement may not be accepted for every registration.
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
Common mistakes
- Booking a short let whose advert has no registration number. A furnished villa, house or flat may be advertised or let short-term only if it is registered with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism.
- Accepting a booking or receipt without the registration number. It must appear in all transactions related to the property.
- Relying on a short-let agreement for permit or other registrations. Plan the long-term search early instead.
What affects the cost
The price depends on your situation. We explain the scope and expected costs before work begins.
Questions
Can I register with a short-term contract?
Some registrations need a longer contract; plan the long-term search early.
How do I know a holiday rental in Cyprus is legal?
It must be registered with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism and hold a registration number. The number has to appear in the advert and in all related transactions.
What happens if a short let in Cyprus is not registered?
Operating without a registration permit is an offence: up to one year in prison or a fine of up to €5,000 or both, plus up to €200 for each day it continues after conviction.
Can I book temporary housing before arriving in Cyprus?
Yes. Most people book before arrival and use the stay to view long-term flats in person.
Sources
Figures checked 22 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.