Moving to Cyprus: every visa & residency route in 2026
There are 3 ways to move to Cyprus legally as of 2026 — spanning retirement, digital nomad and investment routes. Here's every one, what it actually requires, and where it leads.
All 3 routes checked against official government sources · July 2026 · how we verify
Every route, side by side
| Route | Type | Requirement | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category F Residence Permit | Retirement | $870/mo income | Citizenship in ~7 yrs |
| Digital Nomad Visa | Digital nomad | $3,850/mo income | Temporary residency |
| Permanent Residence by Investment | Investment | $350,000 investment | Citizenship in ~8 yrs |
Digital nomad route to Cyprus
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$3,850/mo income
Driven by a $3,850/mo income bar and annual renewal.
Requires stable net monthly income of at least EUR 3,500 (~$3,850) from foreign employers/clients; the bar rises +20% for a spouse and +15% per child. Permit valid 1 year, renewable up to 2 more (3-year total). Capped at 500 permits total, which can fill up. Family may accompany but their time gives no work rights. Nomad years generally do NOT count toward PR; staying 183+ days triggers Cyprus tax residency (though non-dom rules are favorable).
Official source →Retirement route to Cyprus
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$870/mo income
Modest by comparison: a $870/mo income bar.
EUR 500 one-off, covering everyone included in the application rather than per person. Add EUR 70 if you or a family member needs an Aliens Registration Certificate. Converted at the ECB rate 1.1576. Fee source (checked 2026-08) →
Low bar: ~€9,568/yr passive income (+€4,613 per dependent). Immediate PR-type status; visit once every 2 years. Foreign pensions taxed at a favorable flat 5% option.
Official source →Investment route to Cyprus
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$350,000 investment
Driven by $350,000 of committed capital.
€300K (+VAT) in new-build residential property, or commercial/company/fund. Requires €50K+ annual foreign income (more for dependents). Cyprus's former citizenship-by-investment 'golden passport' was scrapped in 2020; this is PR only. Naturalisation needs ~8 years actual residence — the fast-track 5-year passport option is gone. Must visit at least once every 2 years to keep PR.
Official source →Next steps: the money side
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Moving to Cyprus: FAQ
How many ways are there to move to Cyprus?
This dataset tracks 3 residency or visa routes into Cyprus as of 2026, across retirement, digital nomad, investment pathways. Each has its own income, investment, or heritage requirement.
Does Cyprus have a digital nomad visa?
Yes — the Digital Nomad Visa lets remote workers live in Cyprus. It requires about $3,850/month in income. Requires stable net monthly income of at least EUR 3,500 (~$3,850) from foreign employers/clients; the bar rises +20% for a spouse and +15% per child. Permit valid 1 year, renewable up to 2 more (3-year total). Capped at 500 permits total, which can fill up. Family may accompany but their time gives no work rights. Nomad years generally do NOT count toward PR; staying 183+ days triggers Cyprus tax residency (though non-dom rules are favorable).
What's the lowest-income way to get residency in Cyprus?
The most accessible income-based route is the Category F Residence Permit at roughly $870/month. Requirements reset annually and move with exchange rates, so confirm the current figure with the official source before you apply.
Does moving to Cyprus lead to a second passport?
Yes — at least one route to Cyprus has a defined path to citizenship. The exact timeline and physical-presence rules vary by program; check each route's official source below.
Cyprus, compared
Visas, cost, and healthcare side by side with the alternatives people weigh.