Cyprus Digital Nomad Residence Permit

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;

Evidence that the applicant has sufficient and stable monthly living resources amounting to at least €3500, after the deduction of contributions and taxes, from: proof of salary payment showing the net income, and bank account (detailed bank statements of the last 6 months that prove the existence of a stable and satisfactory income outside the Republic).

Note: The above amount is increased by 20% for the spouse or partner and by 15% for each child.

In cases where there is no proof of net income, an Affirmation is required according to which the applicant will certify that his/her net income, after the deduction of contributions and taxes on the income presented in the submitted documents, is not less than the minimum amount required on the basis of the defined income criteria.

Affirmation to which the applicant will commit that (s)he or his/her family members will not provide work or services or project in any way to an employer or clients established in Cyprus.

For employees working for a company registered abroad: Employment contract of indefinite duration or of at least equal duration to the requested residence permit, employer's confirmation that the applicant can perform his/her duties remotely and that the project / work does not concern activity or provision of services to an employer registered in Cyprus.

For self-employment: Contract(s) of project or of services with a duration of at least equal to the requested residence permit. Confirmation by the applicant that (s)he can perform his duties remotely and that the project does not concern activity or provision of services to a client established in Cyprus.

Right of residence for family members, for the same period as the Digital Nomad, without the right to be employed of perform economic activity in Cyprus.

Duration of temporary residence permit: A first temporary residence permit is issued with a validity of one year. In case of renewal, the temporary residence permit is issued with a validity of maximum two years.

Step 3: Submit an Application for the Renewal of a Residence Permit in Republic. At least one (1) month before the residence permit's expiration date, the applicant should apply to the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Nicosia for renewal and pay the corresponding fees.

If they reside in the Republic for one of more periods that in total exceed 183 days within the same tax year, then they are considered tax residents of Cyprus, provided they are not tax residents in any other country.