Cyprus Legal News and Insights

Should you rent before relocating to Cyprus or buy a home first? This lawyer-led guide separates property ownership from entry, residence, work, tax residence and citizenship.

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 Category F permanent residence: foreign-income test, no-work rule, dependants, fees, absences and medical documents required from 1 September 2026.

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.

A practical Cyprus relocation project plan showing what must be decided first, who is responsible, which tasks depend on others and when to act.

A careful 2026 overview of Cyprus tax residence, non-dom, personal rates, employment reliefs, foreign pensions, corporate tax and the IP Box.

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

A practical first-year guide to Cyprus tax residence, the 183-day and 60-day tests, TIN registration, non-dom status, employment reliefs and evidence.

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.

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 quick comparison of Cyprus residence routes by applicant, work rights, income, investment, family position and duration, with links to the full legal guides.

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.

Cyprus Digital Nomad residence permit explained: foreign-employer and client rules, €3,500 net-income test, family restrictions, Nicosia filing, fees, timing and tax issues.

A practical Cyprus relocation document checklist covering identity, residence, family, income, source of funds, work, property, tax, healthcare and succession records.

Buying a Cyprus home does not automatically grant residence. Learn the legal checks, non-EU acquisition permission and immigration routes that must be handled separately.

Current guidance on Cyprus foreign-interest company registration, eligible third-country employment and related residence-permit processes.