2026 moi.gov.cy & gov.cy rules

Your Cyprus
visa, decoded.

Not an agency. Not a blog. A tool.

A private eligibility check, then a plain-English report if you need one. Remote workers, retirees, EU citizens, and investors — in about a minute you will know which Cyprus residency path fits you, and exactly what is standing in your way.

Verified against official gov.cy DNV rules and Cyprus non-dom tax law (moi.gov.cy, mfa.gov.cy, gov.cy). Independent tool, not an agency.

7 Cyprus visa paths covered
~10 questions
<3 min to your verdict
2026-06-23 rules last checked

How it works

Three steps to clarity

No jargon, no guesswork — just a precise verdict on which Cyprus residency path is open to you right now.

01

Answer ~10 questions

Income source, EU nationality, savings, intended use, family situation. Honest, plain-English questions — no immigration-speak.

02

Get your readiness verdict

Instant result — which visa you appear to meet the main requirements for, what thresholds you clear, and exactly where you fall short with a fix for each.

03

Unlock the full audit

Your free verdict tells you if you appear to qualify. The full audit shows you exactly how to get there:

  • Exact document checklist — every form, statement & translation, in order
  • Income & savings structuring — how to legitimately meet the published thresholds
  • Gap-by-gap fix plan — what is missing and the clearest way to close it
  • Application sequence & timeline — what to file, where, and when
  • Optional specialist human review — real eyes on your case if you want them

Visas covered

The main route. Plus every other path.

Most non-EU remote workers target the Digital Nomad Visa — but Wandrize covers all 7 tracked Cyprus residency routes, from EU free movement to Category F and investor paths. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens have free movement rights and do not need the DNV. You never miss the one that fits.

DNV

Digital Nomad Visa

Temporary residence permit — Civil Registry and Migration Department

  • Initially 1 year, renewable for up to 3 years total; re-application or other route required after expiry
  • For non-EU/EEA/Swiss remote workers earning income from employers or clients outside Cyprus only
  • Income threshold: €3,500/month net — €4,200/mo with a spouse/partner (+20%), +€525/mo per dependent child
  • Private health insurance required: minimum €30,000 cover, valid in Cyprus
  • Programme cap: 1,000 permits (raised from 500, March 2025)
  • Non-Dom option: as a new non-domiciled Cyprus tax resident you may pay 0% SDC on worldwide dividends and interest until deemed domiciled (17 years) — verify with a Cyprus tax adviser

Non-Dom note: The 0% SDC exemption applies only to dividends and interest. Rental income is not a Non-Dom benefit — SDC on rental income was abolished for all Cyprus tax residents from 1 Jan 2026 (not solely Non-Doms), taxed as ordinary income (0–35% + 2.65% GeSY) for everyone. A 50% income-tax exemption for Cyprus employment income above €55,000/year may also apply (conditions apply). The 60-day tax-residency rule applies. Always confirm with a qualified Cyprus tax adviser.

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EU / EEA / Swiss

EU Free Movement

Registration of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens — Civil Registry and Migration Department

  • EU/EEA/Swiss citizens may live and work freely in Cyprus — no DNV required
  • Register locally after arriving for an EU registration certificate and a Cyprus tax number
  • Non-working residents may need to show sufficient resources and health insurance cover
  • Family reunification rights apply for qualifying family members
  • Non-Dom tax status may be available to qualifying EU residents — confirm with a Cyprus tax adviser
Check EU free-movement path
+ 5 more routes

Every other Cyprus route, covered

All routes tracked — verified and verifying against official sources

  • Category F (Financially Independent Residency Permit) — Verifying income threshold and current application process being confirmed against official sources
  • Permanent Residency (Investment / Fast Track) — Verifying current investment threshold and scheme status being confirmed
  • Student Visa (non-EU students at recognised Cyprus institutions) — Verifying details being confirmed against official sources
  • Family Reunification (family members of legal Cyprus residents) — Verifying details being confirmed against official sources
  • Long-term / Permanent Residency (after qualifying continuous lawful residence) — Verifying continuous-residence period being confirmed under Cyprus/EU law
Check which route fits you

Pricing

Start free. Go deeper when it matters.

The eligibility check is always free. Upgrade only if you want the full document plan, specialist review, or rule-change alerts.

Free
$0

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Eligibility Check

Instant readiness verdict. Know if you appear to meet the main published requirements before investing any more time.

  • DNV & EU eligibility score
  • Top blockers flagged
  • Instant — ~10 questions
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One-time
$ 149

one payment

Specialist Review

Human eyes on your profile. A specialist reviews your audit and adds bespoke notes within 48 hours.

  • Everything in Instant Audit
  • Specialist annotation within 48h
  • Edge cases & complex profiles
  • Priority email support
Book review
One-time
$ 249

one payment

Decision Pack

Everything you need to make a final decision: full audit, specialist review, and a go/no-go recommendation for your specific case.

  • Everything in Specialist Review
  • Go/no-go recommendation
  • Timeline & cost breakdown
  • Priority turnaround
Get decision pack
Annual
$ 49

per year · or $9/mo

VisaDog

Get notified the moment Cyprus authorities update a rule that affects your visa or Non-Dom tax path. Never be caught off-guard.

  • Rule-change alerts (email + SMS)
  • Re-check when rules change
  • 12-month coverage
  • Cancel anytime
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Why Wandrize

Built on honesty, not commissions.

We have no agency fees to protect, no lawyer referrals to push. Just an accurate, independent tool that gives you a straight answer.

Official sources only

Every rule in our database is traced to moi.gov.cy, mfa.gov.cy, or gov.cy with a last-verified date. No blog posts, no forums.

Honest about limits

We tell you when something is unverified or varies by consulate. No confident-sounding guesses on the rules that affect your life.

Not an agency

We don’t charge referral fees or push you to a visa agent. Wandrize is a tool. You stay in control of your own process.

Always current

Our rule set is reviewed whenever Cyprus authorities publish updates, including tax law changes. VisaDog subscribers are notified within 24 hours of any change.

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