CYPRUS DIGITAL NOMAD VISA

WHO IS IDENTIFIED AS A DIGITAL NOMAD

Digital nomads are characterized by their ability to work from anywhere by remote working and communication over physical presence in a company's central office. The rapid technological advancements of recent years have facilitated the swift adaptation of many to the changes brought about by the covid pandemic. Consequently, a considerable number of individuals have adopted this nomadic way of life as their new norm. Governments worldwide have recognized the surge in digital nomadism and incorporating it into their legal frameworks through the introduction of digital nomad visa programs.

CYPRUS DIGITAL NOMADS

The Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa scheme allows Third country nationals (non-EU) citizens who are self-employed, or employees working remotely for employers based outside of the Republic of Cyprus by using technology and telecommunication, to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa. The persons to whom the Digital Nomad Visa would be granted would be given the opportunity to remain in Cyprus for the period of one year, with the right of renewal for two more years. Additionally, digital nomads are entitled to be accompanied by their family members, to whom, a residence permit will be granted, by submitting an application to the migration department, which will expire upon the expiration of the Digital Nomad Visa.

How to apply for the Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa – Residence Permit

Within three months of arriving in Cyprus, the applicant must submit the required application, including the necessary documents as listed in the respective document checklist, to the central offices of the Migration Department located in Nicosia. This is to obtain a temporary residence permit. All documents accompanying the application forms should be officially translated and properly certified or ratified. If the applicant already has legal residence status in Cyprus under a different category, they are eligible to submit the appropriate application for obtaining a temporary residence permit as a Digital Nomad directly to the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Nicosia.

Applications can be submitted either in person or through an authorized representative. It is important to note that applications lacking any of the required documents will not be considered. Any changes in the applicant's information during the application process should be promptly reported to the Department.

To submit the application, the applicable fees, as indicated below, must be paid. For the issuance of the temporary residence permit, biometric data such as a photograph, fingerprints, and the applicant's signature are required. This data collection is performed upon presenting the application submission receipt and a valid travel document. Biometric data can be collected at the time of application submission, after the submission or examination, either at the Department's offices in Nicosia or at the district unit of the Aliens and Immigration Service of the Police in the applicant's district of residence. Children under the age of six at the time of application submission will only have their photograph taken. This biometric data is also collected during the renewal of the temporary residence permit.

RENEWALS

For renewal, applicants must submit their applications, along with the necessary supporting documents, to the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Nicosia at least one month before the expiration date of the existing temporary residence permit. The required fees for the application submission are the same as stated below.

If the application is approved, the applicant will receive a notification letter detailing the process for obtaining their temporary residence permit. In the event of application rejection, the applicant will be notified and provided with the reasons for the rejection. The time of examination of the application submitted is between 5 – 7 weeks.

We, as a law firm may assist you with the preparation of the required documentation and application/s to be submitted, book an appointment with the Civil Registry and Migration Department and also representing you at the migration department.