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Move to Nicosia, Cyprus. The routes, mapped.

12 visa routes into Cyprus, each with its real required-document list — pulled live from the Nomad knowledge graph. Start a plan and we sequence the right one for your situation.

Country
Cyprus
Region
Europe
Visa routes
12
Coverage
Breadth
From the US

US → Cyprus. The money facts.

Treaty coverage, double-tax exposure, and what setup actually costs, so you know the financial shape of the move before you commit.

US tax treaty
Yes
Totalization
No
Double-tax risk
Medium
Setup cost
$5,000 to $20,000
Visa routes

How you can legally move to Cyprus.

Cyprus Employment Permit (Non-EU Work Permit)

2 years$2,700/mo~4 wks processingRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Employment Contract Cypriot Employer
  • Police Clearance Certificate Cyprus
  • University Degree Apostilled
  • Health Insurance Cyprus
  • Proof Accommodation Cyprus
  • Medical Certificate Cyprus
  • +2 more
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EU Blue Card (Cyprus)

2 years~12 wks processingRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Employment Contract Cypriot Employer
  • University Degree Apostilled
  • Police Clearance Certificate Cyprus
  • Health Insurance Cyprus
  • Proof Accommodation Cyprus
  • Medical Certificate Cyprus
  • +2 more
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Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa

1 year$3,780/mo~5 wks processingRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Police Clearance Certificate Cyprus
  • Employment Contract Foreign Employer
  • Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
  • Health Insurance Cyprus
  • Proof Accommodation Cyprus
  • CV Curriculum Vitae
  • +2 more
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Family Reunification Permit (Cyprus)

1 year~12 wks processingRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
  • Passport 6mo Validity Family Member
  • Marriage Certificate Apostilled
  • Birth Certificate Child Apostilled
  • Police Clearance Certificate Cyprus
  • Sponsor Residence Permit Copy
  • Sponsor Income Proof
  • Health Insurance Cyprus
  • +3 more
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Pink Slip (Temporary Residence Permit)

1 year~8 wks processingRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Police Clearance Certificate Cyprus
  • Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
  • Proof Income Abroad
  • Health Insurance Cyprus
  • Proof Accommodation Cyprus
  • Cyprus Pink Slip Application Form
  • +2 more
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Student Visa (Cyprus)

1 year~8 wks processingRenewableRemote work
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • University Acceptance Letter Cyprus
  • Tuition Receipt Cyprus
  • Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
  • Police Clearance Certificate Cyprus
  • Health Insurance Cyprus
  • Proof Accommodation Cyprus
  • +4 more
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Yellow Slip (MEU1 Registration Certificate)

Varies~4 wks processingRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
  • Passport Or EU ID Card
  • Proof Employment Or Self Employment Cyprus
  • Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
  • Health Insurance Cyprus
  • Proof Accommodation Cyprus
  • Cyprus MEU1 Application Form
  • Passport Photo Biometric
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Cyprus Short-Stay Visa (Schengen Status Note)

3 months~2 wks processingRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Travel Insurance Schengen EUR 30K
  • Proof Accommodation Cyprus
  • Return Flight Ticket
  • Proof Funds Daily
  • Cyprus Short Stay Visa Application Form
  • Passport Photo Biometric
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Cypriot Naturalisation (Ordinary Route)

Varies~130 wks processingRemote work
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Birth Certificate Apostilled
  • Marriage Certificate Apostilled
  • Police Clearance Certificate Cyprus
  • Tax Clearance Cyprus
  • Social Insurance Clearance Cyprus
  • GESY Clearance Cyprus
  • +6 more
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Cyprus Investment Programme (TERMINATED)

VariesRemote workFamily ok
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Permanent Residence Category F (Annual Secure Income)

Varies~78 wks processingRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Police Clearance Certificate Cyprus
  • Bank Statements 12mo
  • Proof Income Abroad
  • Health Insurance Cyprus
  • Proof Accommodation Cyprus
  • Marriage Certificate Apostilled
  • +3 more
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Permanent Residence Fast-Track (Regulation 6.2)

Varies~8 wks processingRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Police Clearance Certificate Cyprus
  • Cyprus Property Title Deed
  • Cyprus Property Sale Contract
  • Bank Statements 12mo
  • Proof Investment Source Of Funds
  • Health Insurance Cyprus
  • +4 more
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