2023-Cyprus-Country-Report
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
CYPRUSCOUNTRY REPORT <strong>2023</strong><br />
FAMILY REUNIFICATION RIGHTS<br />
Family reunification rights are granted to third-country nationals employed by this<br />
revised policy and regulated by the Business Facilitation Unit. Direct and free access<br />
to paid employment (excluding self employment) is granted to spouses of the thirdcountry<br />
nationals who have obtained a residence and employment permit in <strong>Cyprus</strong>,<br />
through this revised policy and who receive a minimum gross monthly salary of €2,500.<br />
This right does not extend to supporting staff who receive a monthly salary of less than<br />
€2,500.<br />
DIGITAL NOMAD VISA<br />
Significantly, the new Action Plan provides for the introduction and the issuing of<br />
Digital Nomad Visas with a maximum initial limit of 500 beneficiaries.<br />
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:<br />
Third-country nationals who are either self-employed or employees who work<br />
remotely using information and communication technologies to communicate with<br />
their clients or employers who must be outside <strong>Cyprus</strong>.<br />
WHAT RIGHTS DO YOU GET:<br />
• right to stay in the country for up to one year, with the right to renew their visas for<br />
another two years<br />
• can be accompanied by family members, to whom a residence permit is granted<br />
upon request, which will expire at the same time as that of the main applicant<br />
• during their stay in <strong>Cyprus</strong>, the spouse or partner and the minor members of the<br />
main applicant’s family are not allowed to engage in any kind of economic activity<br />
in the country<br />
WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS:<br />
• must show evidence of sufficient resources at a fixed income level of a minimum<br />
€3,500/month to cover living expenses during their stay without burdening the<br />
national welfare system (the amount is increased by 20% in case they have a<br />
spouse/partner and another 15% per child)<br />
• must have a clean criminal record and healthcare insurance coverage<br />
• the aforementioned prerequisites are indicative and additional requirements are<br />
applicable<br />
In the event that the holders of Digital Nomad Visas reside in the Republic for one or<br />
more periods that cumulatively exceed 183 days, within the same tax year, they are<br />
considered tax residents of <strong>Cyprus</strong> provided that they are not tax residents in any other<br />
state.<br />
67
Change language