Cyprus Legal News and Insights

Overseas buyers can acquire property in Cyprus, but EU and non-EU buyers follow different permission routes. This guide explains the UK, EU, US and Canadian position as at 6 August 2026.

Cyprus citizenship by naturalisation explained: ordinary and highly skilled residence periods, the final 12 months, Greek language, civic knowledge, evidence, fees and the end of citizenship by investment.

Cyprus Yellow Slip and MEU1 registration for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens: who must register, the four-month deadline, €20 fee, evidence, work rights, family routes and permanent residence.

Cyprus guide to distribution and commercial agency agreements, explaining classification, territory, exclusivity, pricing, commission, competition law, brand control and termination rights.

Cyprus guide to software development, SaaS, licensing and technology contracts, covering specifications, acceptance, IP ownership, GDPR, cybersecurity, service levels, liability and exit.

An in-depth Cyprus contract law guide explaining formation, authority, lawful terms, drafting, electronic execution, breach, remedies, dispute clauses and cross-border enforcement.

A practical checklist for families moving to Cyprus, covering residence status, school enrolment, documents, housing, healthcare and parental arrangements.

A practical comparison of Cyprus locations, including urban, coastal and rural living, with the legal and property checks to complete before choosing an area.

Official household-spending data, transparent 2026 illustrative estimates, and the housing, transport, healthcare and relocation costs to budget separately.

Paphos placed first in CEWE's expert-curated 2026 golden-hour guide. We explain the method, the locations highlighted, responsible viewing and what the recognition does and does not prove.

Cyprus launched online residence permit renewals for five third-country-national categories on 6 July 2026. Check who can use the service, how CY Login works, and which in-person steps remain.

Why the old foreign-testator exemption was repealed, how Cyprus disposable portions work and when EU succession rules may change the analysis.

A practical Cyprus EU Blue Card filing checklist for employers and applicants covering the role, salary, contract, qualifications, forms, certification, family documents and Nicosia submission.

A residence permit does not determine Cyprus tax status. Review the tax-residence tests, non-domicile rules, pensions, property and filing obligations.

Official Cyprus EU Blue Card guidance covering eligible sectors, the €43,632 minimum gross annual salary, qualifications, family rights and mobility.

Cyprus has made progress towards Schengen accession, but full membership has not yet taken legal effect. Here is what that means for travel, residence, EES and ETIAS.

How the separate Cyprus 90-days-in-180 visa-free allowance affects UK visitors, and when residence or work permission may be required.

Cyprus is not yet a full Schengen member. This update separates earlier predictions from the legal position and current travel implications.