IMMIGRATION
Third Country Nationals
Temporary Residence
Digital Nomad Visa
We assist our Third Country National clients with securing their Digital Nomad Visa, so that they will carefreely, safely and legally stay, reside and remotely work in Cyprus.
Our Services
- Provision of a detailed and comprehensive legal advice on eligibility.
- Scheduling an Appointment with the District Immigration Department.
- Liaising with Cyprus Authorities and Institutions for the collection of required documentation (e.g., Banks).
- Reviewing, Preparation and Drafting of all required documentation.
- Accompany the Applicant, with physical presence, during the scheduled appointment with the District Immigration Department.
- Follow up of the procedure until finalization.
Benefits
• No Visa Requirements
Allows to legally stay in Cyprus for over 90 days and for a time period of 1 year. Upon expiration can be renewed for a period of another 2 years. It also allows multiple entries in Cyprus.
• Legal Residency Status
Assists the Third Country Nationals for the purposes of a future Permanent Residence Permit or even a Citizenship application.
• Work remotely
Allows remote work for companies or clients outside of Cyprus.
• Tax Benefits
Such as lower personal income tax rates compared to many other countries, since they are able to be considered tax residents of Cyprus, provided that they have reside in Cyprus for one of more periods that in total exceed 183 days within the same tax year.
• Opens the door to future Investments
In some cases, consists the first step for legally Working and/or starting a Business in Cyprus.
• Third Country Family Members
Are also entitled to apply, as a family member of the Third Country National.
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Criteria
- Third Country Nationals are able to perform work remotely through telecommunications technology and are employed in a company registered abroad, for which they can work location-independently, or are self-employed offering services remotely for clients located abroad.
- Third Country Nationals have stable and sufficient monthly net income of at least €3500.
Documentation & Information
- Application Form.
- Identification Documents:Valid Passport.
- Original Clear Criminal Record Certificate.
- Family Status:Marriage or Divorce Certificate, Civil Partnership or Dissolution Certificate, Children’s Birth Certificate (if applicable).
- Residential Status:Rental or Sale Agreement and Utilities.
- Financial Status:Evidence of sufficient and stable monthly income of at least €3500, after the deduction of contributions and taxes: Proof of Salary and Bank Statements, from a Cyprus and/or a Foreign Bank, detailing income and expenses, for the last 6 months proving that funds emerging from abroad sustaining the Applicant while residing in Cyprus and/or other supplementary documentation.
- Employment Verification:
- For employees working for a company registered abroad: Employment contract, Employer’s confirmation that the work in question can be performed remotely does not concern activity or provision of services to an employer registered in Cyprus, the Company’s Registration Certificate abroad and Information on the status of the applicant in the company.
- For self-employment: Contract/s of project or of services and Confirmation by the applicant that the work in question and that it does not concern activity or provision of services to a client established in Cyprus.
- Original Medical examination certificate by Doctor in Cyprus: Blood tests and chest X-ray.
- Health Insurance.
- Biometrics Data (Photographs and Fingerprints) and Signature will be collected by the District Immigration Department.
* Supporting Documentation issued by competent authorities in countries, other than Cyprus, will need to be officially translated (if needed) and also usually duly certified, depending on which is the issuing country.
** The above consist a brief, not exhaustive, list of the main documentation requested by the Immigration Department for the obtaining of a Digital Nomad Visa. The Immigration Department might request further supplementary supporting documentation which will correspondent to each Applicant’s specific personal circumstances.
FAQ
1. What should a health insurance cover?
The health insurance should be covering inpatient, outpatient and body transport costs.
2. How much does a health insurance cost?
It usually costs €180.
3. Would the Applicant and the Applicant’s Family Members be entitled of GESY and what is GESY?
Unfortunately, they will not be entitled to GESY.
GeSY stands for the General Healthcare System of Cyprus and, is the Cyprus universal health insurance system, which aims at meeting the expectations of Cypriot citizens and eligible residents for equal access to treatment and provision of high-quality healthcare, by using, in the best possible way, all available resources.
4. Which Documentation needs to be Officially Translated?
Documentation which is in any other language other than Greek or English, needs to be officially translated.
5. Which translations are concerned as Official Translations by the Immigration Department?
Translations made from Sworn Translators in Cyprus or by a Consular or Government Authority of the issuing country. Translations made from Sworn Translators in Cyprus, are usually more preferable.
6. Which Documentation need to be Duly Certified?
Public Documents issued in other countries, other than Cyprus, such as marriage certificate or children’s birth certificate, need to be duly certified.
7. Which certifications are concerned as Duly Certifications by the Immigration Department?
Certification by a Cyprus Embassy or Consulate in the issuing country will suffice.
Otherwise, Apostille certification, where the issuing country has signed the Apostille Convention, will also suffice.
8. How long does the examination of the application take?
The examination of the application usually takes place 5-7 weeks.
9. How long is the Digital Nomad Visa valid?
It is usually valid for one (1) year. After the expiration, the Visitor Temporary Residence Permit can be renewed for another 2 years upon the submission of a relevant application and provided any further requirements are met.
10. How much are the application fees payable to the Immigration Department?
The application fees payable to the Immigration Department is €70.
11. Is a resident of Cyprus, able to invite a Third Country National for a visit in Cyprus?
Yes. A relevant hosting form shall be completed and submitted to the Immigration Department, together with an original letter of guarantee for a specific amount of money, depending on which country is the Third Country National from, and a copy of the third country national passport.
*The above constitute general information and does not substitute professional legal advice or consultation, which shall be sought prior of taking any action.