Cyprus: entry, stay and taxes
Data as of 28 Oct 2026
Cyprus. Entry types in this data: 4. Long-stay routes: 3. Tax system: Worldwide income.
Who can enter and how
| Entry type | Status | Stay | Nationalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU/EEA/Swiss free movement | Free movement | – | 31 |
| Visa exemption (90 days in 180) | Visa-free | 90 days · 90 days in 180 days | 63 |
| Cyprus national short-stay visa (C) | Embassy visa | 90 days · 90 days in 180 days | 105 |
| Exemption for holders of Schengen visas or residence permits | Visa-free | 90 days · 90 days in 180 days | 196 |
Border rules
- Passport validity on arrival: 3 months
Long-stay routes
Tax residency
- More than 183 days present, in a calendar year
Sources
- Cyprus visa requirements: who needs one and how to apply
- Visa Information
- Visa information
- Hoja 6 - Autorización inicial de residencia temporal no lucrativa
- Requisitos visado de teletrabajo de carácter internacional (TEL)
- Passport Index dataset (ilyankou, GitHub)
- Visa policy
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EU visa list)