The Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa: €3,500 a month, 500 permits, and who it is not for

Who qualifies

Non-EU/EEA nationals working remotely by telecommunications — either employed by a company registered abroad, or self-employed serving clients abroad.

Income

Stable net monthly income of at least €3,500, after deduction of contributions and taxes.

Duration

First permit one year, renewable for a maximum of two further years.

Family

Spouse or civil partner and minor children get permits for the same period — but without the right to work.

When and where

Within three months of arrival, at the Migration Department's central offices in Nicosia — digital-nomad applications are examined only at headquarters.

Fees and timing

€70 issuance plus €70 Aliens' Registry registration; examination five to seven weeks.

The cap. The scheme is limited to 500 permits (raised from 100 in March 2022). There is no official counter of how many remain — every number circulating online is guesswork.

One more thing to budget: the Digital Nomad Visa requires private health insurance and does not enrol you in GESY — you rely on private cover. The full residency picture is in the visas and residency guide.