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Cyprus

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Overview

Capital

Nicosia

Currency

EUR

Continent

Europe

Entry requirements

Check if your passport needs a visa for Cyprus.

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Popular passport access to Cyprus

Passport Status Max Stay
Austria Visa Free
Belgium Visa Free
Bulgaria Visa Free
Croatia Visa Free
Czechia Visa Free
Denmark Visa Free
Estonia Visa Free
Finland Visa Free
France Visa Free
Germany Visa Free

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Monthly costs

Nicosia

Rent (center)

900 USD/mo

Groceries

350 USD/mo

Transport

50 USD/mo

Est. Monthly Total

1,450 USD/mo

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Work Permits

Cyprus offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.

  • Single Permit (EU)

    Duration: 1-2 years

    Non-EU with job offer

  • EU Blue Card

    Duration: 2 years

    Min €40,000/year, higher education

  • Digital Nomad Visa

    Duration: 1 year, renewable

    Remote workers, min €3,500/month

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Salary & Tax

Income Tax Range

0% – 35%

Social Security (Employee)

0.088%

Non-dom: 0% on dividends/interest for 17 years. 50% income exemption for new employment.

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Useful Services

Wise

Manage money in EUR with low fees and the real exchange rate.

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World Nomads

Travel and health insurance for your move to Cyprus.

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