Cyprus’s Digital Nomad Visa for non-EU remote workers — and the Non-Dom tax regime that pairs with it — with every figure checked against official moi.gov.cy and gov.cy sources.
The DNV requires €3,500/month net from outside Cyprus, €30,000 health insurance valid in Cyprus, and a clean criminal record — for non-EU nationals only.
In detail, you need:
The programme is capped at 1,000 permits (raised from 500 in March 2025). Source: Civil Registry and Migration Department (moi.gov.cy) / gov.cy DNV Scheme PDF (Dec 2025).
The DNV is initially valid for 1 year and renewable for up to 3 years total.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Initial validity | 1 year (temporary residence permit) |
| Renewal | Renewable up to 3 years total; confirm renewal procedure with the Civil Registry and Migration Department (moi.gov.cy) |
| After 3 years | Re-application or transition to another residency route required |
| Work rights | Remote work for non-Cyprus employers/clients only |
| Application body | Cyprus Civil Registry and Migration Department — confirm current application channel (consulate or in-country) before applying |
| Family | Spouse and dependent children can be included; income threshold increases accordingly |
Non-Dom status gives you 0% Special Defence Contribution (SDC) on worldwide dividends and interest for up to 17 years — but it does not help with rental income.
| Income type | Non-Dom treatment (2026) |
|---|---|
| Dividends | 0% SDC for up to 17 years (until deemed domiciled) |
| Interest | 0% SDC for up to 17 years (until deemed domiciled) |
| Rental income | No Non-Dom advantage. SDC on rental income was abolished from 1 Jan 2026 for all Cyprus tax residents (domiciled and non-domiciled alike). Rental income is taxed as ordinary income (0–35% progressive + 2.65% GeSY) for everyone regardless of domicile status. Non-Dom status gives no rental income advantage. |
| Employment income | Ordinary income tax (0–35% progressive). Not a Non-Dom SDC benefit. A separate 50% income-tax exemption applies if salary >€55,000/yr, first employed in Cyprus from 1 Jan 2022 onward, and conditions are met (this is a standalone statutory exemption, independent of Non-Dom status). First €22,000 tax-free (personal allowance, 2026 figure). |
The “up to 17 years” period ends when you have been Cyprus tax resident for 17 of the preceding 20 years — at which point you are deemed domiciled and SDC applies at standard rates. The 2026 Cyprus tax reform left the dividend/interest Non-Dom benefit intact. SDC is not abolished overall — only the rental income SDC was abolished (for all residents). Dividends and interest remain SDC-exempt for non-domiciled residents until the 17-year threshold.
Non-Dom — important note: The 0% SDC exemption applies only to dividends and interest — not all income. Rental income is not a Non-Dom benefit. Always confirm your specific situation with a qualified Cyprus tax adviser before making financial decisions.
Salary above €55,000/year gets a 50% income-tax exemption for up to 17 years, on top of the €22,000 tax-free personal allowance.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Threshold | Employment income exceeding €55,000/year |
| Relief | 50% of that income exempt from income tax |
| Duration | Up to 17 years |
| Eligibility | First employed in Cyprus from 1 Jan 2022 onward; not Cyprus tax resident for 15 of the prior 20 years — confirm eligibility with a Cyprus tax adviser |
| Personal allowance | First €22,000 of income tax-free (2026 figure) |
The standard route is 183 days in Cyprus per year. The faster 60-day rule works if you meet four conditions simultaneously.
The 60-day rule applies if, in the tax year:
Satisfying all four conditions makes you a Cyprus tax resident for that year. Non-Dom status then applies automatically to new tax residents whose domicile of origin is outside Cyprus. Confirm the conditions and your specific situation with a Cyprus tax adviser before relying on this rule.
No — Cyprus is an EU member state but is not in the Schengen area as of 2026. Standard Schengen 90/180 short-stay rules do not apply to Cyprus.
Third-country nationals should check the specific entry and short-stay requirements for Cyprus directly with the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mfa.gov.cy) or their nearest Cyprus consulate. For EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, free movement applies regardless of Schengen membership.
No — EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals have free movement rights and do not need the Digital Nomad Visa to live and work in Cyprus.
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens register locally after arriving — obtaining a Cyprus registration certificate and a tax identification number. No fixed income threshold is imposed for the registration itself, though non-working residents may need to show sufficient resources and health cover. Confirm registration requirements with the Civil Registry and Migration Department (moi.gov.cy).
These routes exist under Cyprus law, but their detailed requirements are being confirmed against official sources — we only publish figures once verified.
Routes currently being verified against moi.gov.cy and mfa.gov.cy:
The verified routes plus the routes currently being confirmed — each will have its own source-verified page.
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