Healthcare
Cyprus — Healthcare System Overview (GESY)
Cyprus runs a national health insurance scheme called GESY (General Healthcare System), which covers permanent residents and Cypriot citizens, and foreign nationals who are registered in the Civil Registry/Migration Department and/or Social Insurance Services and hold a valid residence permit. Many expats supplement GESY with private health insurance to reduce wait times and gain access to a broader choice of doctors and hospitals.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceCyprus health system information and resourcesLast reviewed: 2026-10-21
Key facts
- GESY (General Healthcare System) covers permanent residents and Cypriot citizens; foreign nationals become eligible once registered in the Civil Registry/Migration Department and/or Social Insurance Services and holding a valid residence permit.
Costs
- GESY co-payments: EUR 150 a year
Timelines
- GESY contribution: 2.65% of income for employees/pensioners and around 4% for self-employed individuals