Moving
Ultimate Guide to Moving to Cyprus: Cities, Housing & Tips
Moving to Cyprus starts with choosing a city: Nicosia (the capital), Limassol (modern, with beaches and nightlife), Paphos (quieter,…
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Your Cyprus journey
Thinking about moving to Cyprus
Is Cyprus right for you? Start with what life here really costs, which visa or permit fits your situation, and where you might like to live.
1Start here
2Visas and permits
Visas & legal
Cyprus Residency Permits: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
Anyone staying in Cyprus for more than 90 days needs a residency permit. EU/EEA citizens register for the Yellow Slip, non-EU citizens…
Working
Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa: Everything You Need to Know About Living and Working Remotely in Cyprus
The Cyprus digital nomad visa is a one-year residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals who work remotely for employers or clients based…
Working
How to Get a Work Permit in Cyprus as a Non-EU Citizen (2026)
To work in Cyprus as a non-EU citizen you need a combined residence and employment permit sponsored by a Cyprus employer. For most jobs…
Money & tax
Retiring in Cyprus: Visitor Permit, Category F, Pensions and Tax
To retire in Cyprus, EU citizens register for a yellow slip, while UK and other non-EU retirees usually apply for a one-year visitor…
3Where to live
Living · Limassol
Why Expats Love Living in Limassol: A Mediterranean Dream
Limassol is Cyprus's second-largest city, a coastal hub of about 240,000 people (2021) between Larnaca and Paphos airports. It combines…
Living · Paphos
Experience the Best of Life by Living in Paphos
Paphos sits on the southwest coast of Cyprus, with warm summers, mild winters and sunshine on most days of the year. It combines Aphrodite…
Things to do in Cyprus
Traditional Villages: Living in Cyprus & Things to Do
Cyprus's traditional villages offer wine, crafts, nature and heritage, and suit both visitors and people considering living on the island.…
4Money and tax
Money & tax
Cyprus Tax Residency: The 183-Day and 60-Day Rules Explained
You are Cyprus tax resident for a calendar year if you spend more than 183 days in Cyprus, or if you meet the 60-day rule: at least 60…
Money & tax
Understanding Non-Dom Status and Taxes in Cyprus: A Smart Guide for New Residents
Non-dom status in Cyprus means a tax resident who is not domiciled in Cyprus pays no special defence contribution (SDC) on dividends and…
Money & tax
Cyprus Tax Reform 2026 Explained for Expats
Cyprus's tax reform, passed in December 2025, applies from 1 January 2026. The first €22,000 of income is now tax-free, with rates of 20%,…
5Work and schools
Working
Finding Work in Cyprus: A Guide to Moving and Settling In
Finding work in Cyprus is easiest for EU/EFTA citizens (and UK nationals covered by the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement), while third-country…
Education
Finding the Best International Schools in Cyprus for Your Children
International schools in Cyprus are concentrated in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos, and most follow a British curriculum, with a…
Education
Top Universities in Cyprus for International Students
The Republic of Cyprus recognises 12 universities: three public (the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology and the…