Moving to Cyprus

Everything you need to know about relocating to Cyprus — visas, residency, paperwork, cost of living, regions, mistakes, timeline, and how to do it seamlessly.

Cyprus Is More Than a Move — It’s a Recalibration

Cyprus strips away noise.
It gives you margin.
It slows your nervous system down.
It reveals clarity you didn’t know you lost.

That said, the systems, information, and bureaucracy here are outdated — and that’s where people get stuck.

We help remove the guesswork and give you a clean map:

Visas, residency, banking, regions, cost, safety, lifestyle, real estate, mistakes to avoid, & exactly what to expect in your first 90 days.

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Reasons for Moving to Cyprus

  • Mediterranean pace, nature, coastline, lower stress, friendly people.

  • Low crime rates, political stability, strong EU alignment.

  • More affordable than most of Europe and significantly less than the U.S.

  • Residency allows you to anchor your family in Europe — even without moving full-time.

  • Limited supply, strong demand, and high rental yields (especially in Paphos & Limassol).

Cyprus is Ideal For

✔️Investors

✔️Sovereignty-focused families

✔️High Net-Worth Individuals and family offices

✔️Entrepreneurs and creators

✔️Americans escaping hustle culture

✔️Digital nomads

✔️ Retirees

✔️Young couples

✔️Families

✔️Minimalists

The 4 Ways to Move to Cyprus (Residency Paths)

  • Good for people who want to test the island.

    Valid for: 1 year (renewable)
    Requirements:

    • Lease or property ownership

    • Bank account

    • Utilities in your name

    • Health insurance

    • Clean criminal record

    Income requirement: None
    Best for: Families, long-stay visitors, non-working residents

  • Ideal for remote workers with income from outside Cyprus.

    Valid for: 1 year + renewable up to 3 years total
    Requirements:

    • €3,500 monthly income (net)

    • Lease or property ownership

    • Health insurance

    • Clean criminal record

    Best for: Remote workers, creators, founders

  • (Category F / 300K Route)

    This is your “Plan B” and the easiest long-term path.

    Requirements:

    • Purchase a €300K+ new build property

    • Health insurance

    • Background checks

    • Clean criminal record

    • Proof of income from outside Cyprus

    VAT:

    • If you live in it → 5%

    • If you rent it → 19%

    Best for: Families, investors, sovereignty seekers
    Bonus: You don’t need to live in Cyprus full-time.

  • Simple, fast.

    Requirements:

    • Employment contract or proof of income

    • Lease or property ownership

    • Registration with migration office

    Best for: EU nationals relocating for work or lifestyle

Your Cyprus Residency Roadmap
A simple, step-by-step path to move, live, and build a life in Cyprus with House of Fouad.
1
Decide your residency path
Visitor visa, digital nomad visa, permanent residency, or EU registration — choose the route that fits your goals and timeline.
Start here
2
Choose your region
Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Nicosia, villages, or mountain towns. We’ll help match your lifestyle to the right area.
Location fit
3
Secure a property
Lock in a rental or purchase a home and get a lease agreement or purchase contract in your name.
Home base
4
Arrange health insurance
Set up qualifying health insurance — required for every main residency category in Cyprus.
Non-negotiable
5
Open a Cyprus bank account
Open with Bank of Cyprus or Hellenic for local banking (often slower), and use Revolut for smooth day-to-day spending.
Money flow
6
Appointments & paperwork
Submit forms, attend migration and registration appointments, and provide all documents for your chosen residency path.
Admin
7
Put utilities in your name
Set up or transfer electricity, water, and internet to your name for proof of residence and daily life.
Settle in
8
Register for a Tax ID (TIC)
Get your Tax Identification Code — required if you’ll be working, freelancing, or building business ties in Cyprus.
Compliance
9
Optional: Form a Cyprus Ltd
Set up a Cyprus Ltd and benefit from a 12.5% corporate tax rate — a strong structure for many global entrepreneurs.
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The REAL Timeline No One Tells You

  • FIRST 30 DAYS

    Everything feels harder than it should.
    You’re recalibrating: the driving, the currencies, the systems, the bureaucracy, the slowness.

    Your nervous system is adjusting.

  • 60 DAYS

    You start understanding rhythms, shops, routines, local patterns.


  • 90 DAYS

    The fog lifts.


    You see Cyprus clearly — not the YouTube fantasy or the “mud glasses.”
    This is where people fall in love or choose a different region.