Relocating to Cyprus
Understand the country before you commit to the move.
42% verifiedCyprus is an island nation in the Eastern Mediterranean and an EU member state, but it is not part of the Schengen Area. It uses the Euro and has Greek as its official language, with English widely spoken, making it a common relocation destination for both EU and non-EU nationals.
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Life in Cyprus
What will life actually be like?
What will daily life cost?
Cost of Living Overview
What is healthcare like?
Healthcare System Overview (GESY)
How will I bank?
Banking: Opening a Bank Account
Residency
Find your residency route
Your best route depends on how you plan to live, work and invest. These are the guides Atlas currently holds for Cyprus.
How do you plan to support yourself in Cyprus?
Residency: Digital Nomad Visa
Cyprus offers a dedicated Digital Nomad Visa for non-EU/EEA nationals who work remotely for foreign companies or clients. The scheme requires proof of stable…
Residency: Pink Slip & Permanent Residency by Investment
EU citizens who stay in Cyprus for more than three months to work must obtain a registration certificate (the yellow slip) through the Civil Registry and Mig…
Residency: Visa Overview
Cyprus issues residence permits through the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection to both EU and non-EU nationals. Non-EU citizens receiv…
Residency: Work Visa & Employment Permit
Non-EU nationals seeking employment in Cyprus require an entry permit and temporary residence permit (pink slip). Employers may need a permit to employ third…
Property
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Taxes
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Banking
Banking
Healthcare
Healthcare
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