Digital Nomad Visa
Official nomad visaWhat this visa gets you
Visa
Entry document
Temporary residency
1 year initially, up to 3 years total
Permanent residency
Not via this programme
Citizenship
Not via this programme
- Income requirement
- EUR 3,500 net per month
- Application fee
- €140
- Family allowed
- Yes
Pick your passport to see your application path
Processing time, consular location, apostille requirements, and tax-treaty notes for Digital Nomad Visa change based on your source country.
Tax
How is Digital Nomad Visa income taxed?
Digital nomads who spend more than 183 days in Cyprus in a tax year (or qualify under the 60-day rule) become Cyprus tax residents. Cyprus offers a non-domiciled regime with 0% tax on foreign dividends, interest and rental income for up to 17 years, and a 50% income-tax exemption for new residents earning over EUR 55,000/year. Time on the digital nomad permit (max 3 years) does not count toward the 5-year residence required for permanent residency. Family members have no right to work or carry out economic activity in Cyprus.
Money, roughly (indicative)
Regime: Non-dom; employment income 0–35% progressive, about 39.1% effective tax on €60k/yr.
Quota-capped scheme. Employment income is progressive; the non-dom regime separately exempts most foreign dividends and interest. Self-employed social insurance plus GeSY health add ~21% on a banded base; nil under a totalisation agreement.
Living comfortably to well in Limassol runs about €1,900–€2,650/mo for one person, incl. rent.
Estimate your take-home in the tax calculator →Worth a specialist's time. A short call before you commit usually pays for itself, especially for US citizens (FEIE/FATCA), existing UK ties, or unwinding SA tax residency.
Recommended for your move
- SafetyWingFlexible monthly cover
Health insurance built for nomads. Monthly subscription.
Get a quote - GenkiEU-regulated, long-term
EU-regulated health insurance for nomads and expats; long-term and resident cover.
See plans - WiseGetting paid abroad
Multi-currency account and low-cost transfers at the mid-market rate.
Open an account - RevolutEveryday spending
Multi-currency card with budgeting and fee-free transfers.
Open an account
By passport
Cyprus by nationality
The requirements, consular path, and realistic timeline change with your passport. Pick yours for the source-country-specific guide.
What's next
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Expatlas provides information for orientation only and is not legal advice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources and consult an immigration lawyer for your specific case.