Income required
€3,500/month
Digital Nomad Visa · 🇨🇾 Cyprus
Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa (2026): income, cost & how to apply
Figures verified · July 2026Low-tax island option — but mind the permit cap.
Stay
1 yr + 2 renewal
Government fees
≈ €140 total
Basis of the income figure
€3,500 net per month after tax and contributions.Do you qualify? Check in 10 seconds
Family maths: +20% for a spouse and +15% per child on top of the base amount. (This checker applies an exact published uplift.)
Requirements at a glance
- Non-EU citizen performing work remotely for employers/clients outside Cyprus
- Net income ≥ €3,500/month
- Health insurance, clean criminal record, accommodation in Cyprus
- A slot under the scheme's quota — Cyprus caps the total number of nomad permits, and intake pauses when the cap is hit
How to apply
- Check that the scheme is open (the quota matters) via the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
- Apply in Cyprus within your legal stay, submitting income proof, insurance, and accommodation.
- Collect the 1-year residence permit.
- Renew for up to two additional years.
Money: savings alternative & taxes
Savings route. Income from abroad is the test; bank statements for the preceding months are the standard proof.
Tax. Under 183 days you generally stay non-resident. Cyprus also has a 60-day tax-residency option and a well-known non-dom regime (no tax on dividends and interest for non-doms) — attractive if you deliberately become resident; get advice.
Processing time. 5–7 weeks is the commonly quoted range.
Worth knowing: The quota is the gotcha: when the cap is reached, applications pause regardless of how qualified you are.
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Get matched with a lawyerFrequently asked questions
What income do I need for the Cyprus digital nomad visa?
€3,500 net per month after taxes and contributions, plus 20% for a spouse and 15% per child if they accompany you.
Is there a limit on Cyprus digital nomad visas?
Yes — the scheme runs with a government-set cap on total permits. When the quota is full, new applications pause, so check current availability before planning around it.
What are the tax benefits of Cyprus for nomads?
Short stays keep you non-resident. If you choose to become resident, Cyprus offers a 60-day residency route and a non-dom regime with no tax on dividends and interest for qualifying individuals — one of Europe's most favourable setups, but one to design with a professional.
Can my spouse work in Cyprus on the nomad permit?
No. Family members get residence rights for the same period but are not allowed to take up employment or economic activity in Cyprus.
Primary source: Cyprus Civil Registry and Migration Department. Thresholds tied to wages or salaries change every year — the figures above were verified July 2026. Travel insurance that satisfies visa requirements: nomad insurance from ~€2/day.