Cyprus: digital nomad visa

Digital nomad visa in Cyprus is available for citizens of non-EU countries. It is designed specifically for professionals who can perform their work remotely, interacting with the employer, clients or companies abroad. When the state government developed this visa program, the goal was to strengthen the country’s status as a center for the provision of electronic services. Attracting so-called digital nomads, according to the country’s leadership, will contribute to its economic development.

In order to better understand this visa program, you can contact the lawyers who work at the “Prikhodko & Partners” law office. We will provide high-quality consulting services and support in issuing a digital nomad visa for you.

What criteria must be met to issue such a visa?

To get a digital nomad visa, you need:

1. have sufficient income (if you are going to travel with a family, it should be sufficient to support not only yourself, but also the family);
2. open a bank account in Cyprus;
3. rent or buy real estate;
4. be a law-abiding citizen and have no criminal record;
5. do not look for a job in Cyprus.

Thus, the country’s government has developed this visa for IT professionals.

What else do you need to know about the digital nomad visa?

A specialist who is an applicant for a digital nomad visa must earn at least 3,500 euros per month. If he has a family, the amount increases by +20% for the second spouse and 15% for each child. When applying for a visa, the income verification procedure is of great importance. For this, you need to provide an employment or other contract and a bank account.

This visa is in demand for the following reasons:

• it gives the right to stay in Cyprus for a year and the right to extend the visa for another 2 years;
• family members of the IT specialist may also live with him in Cyprus for the same period;
• a digital nomad can obtain the status of tax resident of Cyprus and spend only 60 days in the country.

These benefits are significant as Cyprus residents enjoy significant tax benefits.

How is the visa procedure?

When the applicant arrives in Cyprus, he has 3 months to submit the appropriate application with the accompanying package of documents to the Department’s central offices in Nicosia. If the documents are approved, he will receive a temporary residence permit.

Regarding the package of documents, they should be as follows:

1. current passport, which must be valid for at least 3 months after the visa expires;
2. proof of employment and income (employment contract or contract, bank statements or payment statements);
3. medical insurance with coverage of services in Cyprus for 30 thousand euros;
4. a certificate of no criminal record;
5. documents confirming the place of residence in Cyprus (rental or real estate purchase agreement);
6. notarized photos (this should be 2 photos of the same size and format as a passport);
7. resume or CV;
8. declaration that the applicant does not provide services to Cypriot companies or clients.

The applicant can submit documents both personally and through a legal representative.

What are the fees for this visa?

When issuing a digital nomad visa, a temporary residence permit fee of 70 euros is payable. Initial registration in the Register of Foreigners also requires payment of a fee of 70 euros. Your application will be processed within 5 to 7 weeks.

How can we be useful?

The lawyers of the Prikhodko & Partners law firm are well versed not only in the migration legislation of Ukraine, but also in the legal field of many other countries that are attractive for the immigration of Ukrainians. Cyprus is included. That’s why you can count on getting really high-quality service and competent help on this topic.

Our key services in the mentioned direction are:

• Consultancy. We evaluate the prospects of obtaining a digital nomad visa specifically in your case and guide you in what the algorithm of actions should be on this path.
• Legal support. This is a comprehensive service, where we perform all the necessary actions, except for those that require your personal presence.

Contact us and we will competently advise you and help you issue a digital nomad visa. To get advice from a lawyer on migration law regarding the issuance of a visa to Cyprus or to order support for the immigration procedure to Cyprus – fill out the form on our website and our lawyer will contact you in the near future.