Do I need a visa for Cyprus?

EU citizens do not, only registration after three months; non-EU citizens need a residence permit. Cyprus is not in Schengen, so entry follows national rules (check with a consulate).

How much do I need to live on?

A family reference is from €1,500 a month for rent, groceries and utilities; that is a market estimate as of 10.10.2026, not a guarantee.

Cyprus · Limassol

Cyprus: moving and living

Cyprus is an EU member state in the eurozone. Keep two things apart: the south (Republic of Cyprus, Civil Registry Law 141(I)/2002, an EU member) and the north, which is not recognised except by Türkiye and follows different rules. This guide covers the south, where EU law applies.

Everything is split by topic: residence, citizenship, housing, taxes, banking, healthcare, schools, prices. Every figure carries a source and a check date; where a figure cannot be confirmed, we say so.

Where to start

Know your nationality: EU citizens do not need a visa, only registration; non-EU citizens need a residence permit (pink/yellow slip).
Prepare documents early: passport, proof of address and income, apostilled criminal-record certificate.
Open a bank account and get a tax number — this drives your tax residency.
Register with GESY if you work or live here permanently.

Sections

Residence and citizenshipresidence and citizenship: Yellow Slip, visas, naturalisation, marriage, descent Propertybuying and renting, title deeds, land registry Taxestaxes in Cyprus, tax residency and non-dom Banking and transfersaccounts and cards, SEPA and SWIFT, cash limits and crypto Health and medical careGESY and private cover, hospitals and clinics, appointments, pharmacies Schoolspublic, international and language schools Cost of livinglocal prices: rent, groceries, services Specialistscompany directory: agents, lawyers, banks, schools, clinics Businesscompany formation, tax, non-dom, residence through your own company Driving, cars and rentallicence exchange, insurance and the MOT, fines, car and scooter hire Commercial propertyConsulates and communityembassies, consulates, communities Work, salary and pensionswork permit and the Yellow Slip, salaries and taxes, rights, where to look Documentsapostille, translation, notary, for residence and property

What is inside

Residence and registration, Cypriot citizenship, property and title deeds, taxes and the non-dom regime, banking and transfers, GESY, schools, local prices, driving in Cyprus, money transfers. Use the section tiles below; each holds the options, money tables and official sources.

FAQ

Do I need a visa for Cyprus?: EU citizens do not, only registration after three months; non-EU citizens need a residence permit. Cyprus is not in Schengen, so entry follows national rules (check with a consulate).
How much do I need to live on?: A family reference is from €1,500 a month for rent, groceries and utilities; that is a market estimate as of 10.10.2026, not a guarantee.

The employee's GESY contribution is 2.65% and the minimum wage is €1,000 gross a month (checked 10.10.2026).

Last checked: 10.10.2026

Sources and verification

We are not an agency and do not provide legal services: always check the primary source before you make a decision.