Citizenship, Immigration

On 26 March 2025, the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection announced the launch of the updated Digital Nomad Visa Scheme.

Accordingly, 500 residence permits will be issued under the Digital Nomad Visa Scheme.

Who can benefit?

Non-EU or non-EEA Nationals who:

• Can perform work remotely through telecommunications technology;
• Are employed in a company registered abroad, for which they can work location-independently, or are self-employed offering services remotely for clients located abroad;
• Can prove that they have a stable and sufficient monthly net income of at least €3500 (after the deduction of contributions and taxes).

What are the benefits?

• A one-year right of residence in Cyprus, with an option to extend it for an additional two years.
• Family members are also eligible for residence during the same period as the Digital Nomad, although they are not permitted to work or engage in any economic activity within Cyprus.
• Individuals who live in Cyprus for a cumulative total of over 183 days within a single tax year are classified as tax residents of Cyprus, provided they do not hold tax residency in any other country.

The Digital Nomad Visa Scheme is designed to appeal to individuals from non-EU and non-EEA nations, offering them the opportunity to live in Cyprus while delivering IT-related services to companies or clients based outside the country.

The initiative aims to position Cyprus as a hub for digital service delivery. By leveraging the country’s other benefits, attracting digital nomads is expected to enhance the business ecosystem and, in turn, drive the nation’s economic growth.

For further information and clarifications please contact us via email at info@zambartaslegal.com or via telephone at +357 22262108.