Move to Cyprus
Move to Cyprus
SHORT AND LONG-TERM RESIDENCE RIGHTS IN CYPRUS
General provisions for short or long-term residence in Cyprus Cyprus legislation stipulates that short stays (up to 90 consecutive days, up to 180 days per year) are possible based on entry visas (Cyprus national visa, pro-visa, Schengen visa, multiple entry visas to...
CYPRUS CITIZENSHIP
CITIZENSHIP AUTHORITY The authority responsible for examining applications and granting citizenship to the Republic of Cyprus is the Civil Registry and Migration Department. The Civil Registry Section, a specially established Department, deals with citizenship issues....
Life in Cyprus
What to have in mind when buying a Property in Cyprus?
The percentage of Cypriot citizens who live in their own houses or apartments is 68.6%. Therefore, issues related to renting real estate are usually concerning foreigners; almost 100% of people residing in Cyprus initially live in rented accommodation. Then many,...
GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES AND BENEFITS IN CYPRUS
Recently, the Cypriot government has been paying many benefits and subsidies, most co-financed by the European Union. Below we will help you understand all the options and find what is right for you. (EEE) MINIMUM GUARANTEED INCOME How to receive a minimum guaranteed...
Business in Cyprus
GESY – GENERAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN CYPRUS
This article will discuss questions like, who is entitled to use the Government General Health Care System (GESY), how to register in the GESY, which services are provided free of charge, and which services are offered for a small fee; when can foreigners join the...
BUSINESS IN CYPRUS FOR THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS
BUSINESS IN CYPRUS FOR THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS The following is a step-by-step guide for creating a business by registering a company in Cyprus, by an individual and/or legal entity that does not have EU citizenship, or by a company that is not incorporated (not...
Taxes in Cyprus
TAX IN CYPRUS
This article is not intended to dive into detail about the Cyprus tax system. We will only briefly list the tax obligations of individuals. We will write about the most popular topics. What taxes does a Cypriot citizen or Cypriot tax resident need to pay? What...
TAXES FOR INDIVIDUALS
TAXES FOR INDIVIDUALS How is the income tax in Cyprus calculated? As of 2020, everyone who receives income from wages, rents, royalties, pensions, dividends, interest, and profits from share transactions, which may be exempt from income tax and/or special contribution...
Healthcare in Cyprus
HOW CAN CITIZEN SERVICE CENTERS (KEP) IN CYPRUS HELP YOU?
The opening of the first citizen service center was a real bureaucratic revolution for Cyprus. All documents could be submitted and received in one place without wasting time visiting several ministries and departments. The purpose of these centers is to optimize the...
GESY – GENERAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN CYPRUS
This article will discuss questions like, who is entitled to use the Government General Health Care System (GESY), how to register in the GESY, which services are provided free of charge, and which services are offered for a small fee; when can foreigners join the...
Other useful information
WHAT TO HAVE IN MIND WHEN LOOKING FOR A NANNY IN CYPRUS
A Cypriot nanny must have a license. In January 2022, a tragedy happened in Limassol when a 15-month-old baby boy died after choking on food while being fed. He was in the home of a nanny hired by his parents. The Ministry of Welfare strongly advises parents to always...
USEFUL ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS IN CYPRUS
The article concludes with a list of useful telephone numbers for government services, municipalities, ministries, and embassies. Ministries and sub-ministries Until recently, Cyprus had one to eleven ministers. Like the number of ministries, their number could only...
HOW IS ROAD TAX CALCULATED IN CYPRUS, AND WHEN DO I NEED TO PAY IT?
Road tax in Cyprus is payable at the beginning of each year. It must be paid by the first ten days of March (by March 11, 2022), or else you will be penalized with a €10 fee plus 10% of the total annual road tax amount. Road tax is calculated based on the car's age...
HOW CAN CITIZEN SERVICE CENTERS (KEP) IN CYPRUS HELP YOU?
The opening of the first citizen service center was a real bureaucratic revolution for Cyprus. All documents could be submitted and received in one place without wasting time visiting several ministries and departments. The purpose of these centers is to optimize the...
CONSUMER RIGHTS IN CYPRUS
CONSUMER RIGHTS IN CYPRUS How do I replace a faulty product in Cyprus? As of 1 January 2022, new legislation on warranty and replacement of defective goods came into force in the EU. The new rules apply throughout the European Union. According to the Consumer...