Cyprus — Digital Nomad Visa: everything you need to live and work from the Mediterranean
Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL
By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL
Being a nomad in Cyprus: the essentials
Picture answering emails with sea views in Larnaca or wrapping up your day at sunset in Limassol. Cyprus offers a specific program for 100% remote workers who want to live legally on the island without entering the local labor market. Below you’ll find the professor-meets-concierge breakdown: what it is, who runs it, real requirements, duration, and the step-by-step to apply. (mip.gov.cy)
What is the Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa?
It’s a temporary residence permit for non-EU/EEA citizens who can work remotely for an employer or clients outside Cyprus. The scheme launched in 2021 and operates with a quota of permits administered by the migration authority. (mip.gov.cy)
Who regulates and processes it
The program is managed by the Migration Department (also known as the Civil Registry & Migration Department – CRMD), under the Deputy Ministry of Migration & International Protection. Information and procedures are centralized on the official portal. (mip.gov.cy)
Official framework
The Migration Department publishes the scheme rules and official document checklists (for main applicants and family members). These are your operational reference for requirements, income proof, and timelines. (mip.gov.cy)
Duration and renewals
- Initial permit: 1 year
- Renewal: possible for 2 additional years (if you keep meeting conditions)
- Family members: may accompany the main applicant under specific terms
Key requirements (what they actually ask for)
- Non-EU/EEA and fully remote for an employer/clients outside Cyprus
- Minimum income: €3,500 net/month (after taxes and contributions)
- +20% if a spouse/partner accompanies you
- +15% per dependent child
- Private health insurance covering your stay
- Criminal record certificate from country of origin/residence
- Accommodation in Cyprus (lease/title)
- A written undertaking not to work for any employer/client established in Cyprus
How to apply — step by step
- Enter Cyprus (with the appropriate entry visa for your nationality).
- Within the first 3 months of arrival, submit your Digital Nomad residence application in person in Nicosia at the CRMD with all documents from the official list. (mip.gov.cy)
- Check whether you need to book an appointment or follow a specific handling flow; the portal posts current service modes and special categories. (mip.gov.cy)
- Provide biometrics and pay the applicable fees; follow CRMD instructions precisely (including the separate checklists for family members, if any). (mip.gov.cy)
- Collect your permit once approved and report changes (address, marital status, etc.) as required. (mip.gov.cy)
Family members: who can come and how
The scheme allows spouse/partner and dependent children to join. Each category has its own official checklist (initial registration, renewals, etc.). Note: family members do not gain the right to local employment simply by accompanying a Digital Nomad holder. (mip.gov.cy)
Tax note (quick & official)
If you stay ≥183 days in a year, or meet the “60-day rule” under specific conditions, you may become a tax resident in Cyprus. Evaluate your case with a tax adviser; the Tax Department/Ministry of Finance publishes the official residence guidance. (This is not tax advice.)
Key advantages
- A clear permit to live in the EU while keeping 100% foreign income
- Mediterranean lifestyle with strong air and digital connectivity
- Centralized processing with detailed official checklists (less documentary guesswork)
Official links to keep
- Migration Department – Digital Nomads (main page & “3-month” rule): mip.gov.cy
- Scheme details (income ≥ €3,500 net, renewals, conditions): mip.gov.cy
- Official document lists – main applicant: mip.gov.cy
- Family – spouse/partner documents: mip.gov.cy
- Family – children documents: mip.gov.cy
- Offices / application handling & service info: mip.gov.cy
- Appointments / special handling categories: mip.gov.cy
- Tax residence (183/60-day rules) – Ministry of Finance: mof.gov.cy
The QUESTRAVEL experience
The two make-or-break points in Cyprus are proving the €3,500 net threshold with consistent documents and meeting the 3-month filing window after arrival. At QUESTRAVEL, we structure your income evidence exactly how CRMD expects it, sync your entry + appointment, and coordinate family files without mistakes.
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Updated on: 03/11/2025