Visas and residence permits Cyprus
We cover each basis separately: who qualifies, how much money is needed, what documents are required and how long to wait. 5 detailed breakdowns below.
Grounds Cyprus
Start with whichever is closest to your situation. If you are not sure — we’ll work through it together.
Nomad visa
The Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa at a glance: minimum net income of €3,500 per month, one year of status renewable for up to two more years, application must be submitted within three months of entry, processing takes 5–7 weeks, family members may accompany you but cannot work, and the 183-day rule makes you a tax resident of Cyprus.
- 3 500 € · net monthly income
- 1 + 2 years · validity and renewal
Visitor residence permit
Residence permit for visitors: one year for the initial term, processing typically up to four months, fees of 70 and 70 euros, the permit term is capped by the passport expiry date, and for marriage to a Cypriot citizen the permit is issued for just three months.
- 1 year · first permit
- up to 4 months · standard processing time
Permanent residence by investment
Immigration permit under Regulation 6(2): 300,000 euros in one of four investment types, a confirmed annual income of at least 50,000 euros from abroad, approximately two months processing time, an indefinite right of residence and a ten-year card. Also covers what many discover only later: an annual investment check and loss of status after two years’ absence from Cyprus.
- 300 000 € · minimum investment
- 50 000 € · applicant’s annual income
Category F permanent residence
Immigration permit under Regulation 5: a proven annual income from abroad of at least 9,568 euros for the applicant and 4,613 euros per dependant, no investment required, no right to work in Cyprus. The right of residence is indefinite, the card is valid for ten years, and the fee is 500 euros. Includes a comparison with the fast-track procedure and EU long-term residency.
- 9 568 € · applicant’s annual income
- 4 613 € · per dependent
Citizenship
From December 19, 2023, naturalization based on years of residence works as follows: 12 months of lawful continuous residence before filing, plus at least 7 years in the preceding 10, Greek at B1 level, and a passing score of 60% on a civics exam about modern Cyprus. For highly skilled employees of qualifying companies — 4 years with Greek at A2, or 3 years with B1, and expedited processing within 8 months for a fee of 5,000 euros.
- 12 months + 7 years · general route
- B1 · Greek, with a certificate
Services and pricing Cyprus
How much it costs in totalSelect what you need — the total will be calculated instantly. Two or more services — 5% off each.
Visa and residence permit
Documents on the ground
Prices are in euros and are all-inclusive — nothing is added on top. Government fees are paid separately and directly: they are modest here — €70–140 per status. Government fees are separate unless the line states otherwise. Payment procedure depends on the country and service; the account and contract go where they are needed. If it doesn’t work via on our side — we will refund the money; no one can guarantee approval. A legal consultation — 80 €, it is applied toward the cost of the service.
What else is needed in Cyprus
The status is half the move. The other half is housing, a bank account, a school, doctor and documents on the ground. That is handled by the relevant destination sections network, and you won’t have to explain your situation again.
On-site services
Local snapshot: who can help in Cyprus with documents, housing, and everyday matters.
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