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Cyprus residence permit
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A Cyprus residence permit (temporary residence permit) is issued by the Migration Department for a specific purpose: remote work for foreign clients (Digital Nomad), employment in a company of foreign interests, regular employment (single permit), the EU Blue Card, the Startup Visa, studies, family, or visitor status for financially independent people without the right to work. The first permit is usually issued for 1 year and is renewable; all applications are filed in Nicosia with translated and certified documents. Government fees: €70 for issuing or renewing the permit and €70 for first registration in the Aliens Register. A company or a bank account on its own gives no right to a permit, and buying property counts only within the investor permit and its own conditions. Checked against the Cyprus Migration Department website on 10.10.2026.
What we do
- Match the ground to your goal: employment, remote work, business, family or living without work.
- Check income, the contract, the employer company and your Ukrainian documents.
- Prepare the application and file for the Migration Department with translations and apostilles.
- Plan renewals and the move to permanent residence or citizenship.
- Connect the permit with tax residence and your business.
What we need from you
- A passport with sufficient validity.
- Proof of income, a contract or funds for the chosen ground.
- A criminal record certificate and health insurance.
- Proof of housing in Cyprus (lease or ownership).
- Marriage and birth certificates if your family moves with you.
Grounds for a temporary permit in 2026
| Ground | Key condition | Official processing time | Permit term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad | Work for a foreign employer or clients abroad, net income from €3,500 a month; cap of 500 permits | 5–7 weeks | 1 year, renewable for up to 2 years |
| Company of foreign interests | Highly paid employee: from €2,500 gross a month, a degree or 2 years of experience, a contract of at least 2 years | 1 month | Up to 3 years, renewable |
| Employment (single permit GEN) | Entry and work permit for a specific employer | Up to 4 months | Up to 3 years; total stay on this ground usually up to 4 years |
| EU Blue Card | From €43,632 gross a year; quota-free only for ICT, pharmaceutical research and shipping | 90 days | 24–36 months |
| Startup Visa | Initial approval by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy | Up to 5 weeks for approval + up to 3 weeks at the Migration Department | 1 year; right to economic activity for 2 years |
| Visitor | Holidays, residence or exploring a move; economic activity prohibited | Usually up to 4 months | 1 year, renewable |
The times in the table are official processing times published by the Migration Department and the ministries.
Employment: three different regimes
Company of foreign interests
The Strategy for attracting companies has applied since 02.01.2022. A company that is not yet on the Register of Foreign Interest Companies registers through the Business Support Centre at the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry. Quotas for foreign staff are abolished, and highly paid employees need no labour market test. The company commits to having 30% of its staff Cypriot or EU citizens over 5 years; the ratio for new hires will be checked after 02.01.2027. Support-level positions in these companies still require a labour market test and a contract sealed by the Department of Labour.
Regular employment (single permit)
Other employers follow the general procedure: entry only with an entry permit, processing of up to 4 months, and work only for the employer named in the permit.
EU Blue Card
The minimum salary is €43,632 gross a year. Quota-free highly qualified sectors are ICT, pharmaceutical research and shipping (excluding masters and crew); for other professions the quota is zero. Holders of temporary protection cannot apply for the Blue Card.
Visitor: residence without work
A visitor permit under Regulation 14 of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations is issued for holidays, residence or exploring a move. Economic activity in Cyprus is prohibited. Entry is with a visa, and the MVIS8 application is filed before the visa expires. The Migration Department does not publish an income figure for this category, so we assess sufficient funds case by case from your documents.
General rules for all permits
- Applications go to the Migration Department in Nicosia, in person or through an authorised representative; book an appointment where needed.
- Documents must be officially translated and certified; incomplete files are rejected at submission.
- Biometrics (photo, fingerprints) are mandatory; children under 6 give only a photo.
- File renewals early: for Digital Nomad the Migration Department requires at least one month before the permit expires.
- A temporary permit is cancelled after more than 3 consecutive months away from Cyprus.
- After more than 183 days in Cyprus in a tax year, a person generally becomes Cyprus tax resident.
Next: permanent residence and citizenship
After 5 years of lawful continuous residence with a valid permit you can apply for EU long-term resident status. A permanent permit is also available at once through an investment of €300,000 or Category F. Details: permanent residence in Cyprus; naturalisation rules: Cyprus citizenship.
Related services
All routes in one table.
Remote work for foreign clients.
Startup Visa and working in your own company.
Temporary protection to 04.03.2027.
Tax residence (the 183-day and 60-day rules) and taxes after the 2026 reform are covered by Crystal Tax; RegServ registers Cyprus companies. Market entry in Cyprus: INNOVA Consulting Group (Cyprus).
Sources (as of 10.10.2026): Migration Department: Digital Nomad; Migration Department: companies of foreign interests; Migration Department: remunerated employment; Migration Department: EU Blue Card; Migration Department: Startup Visa; Migration Department: visitors; Migration Department: entry; Migration Department: long-term resident.
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