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Digital nomad taxes in Cyprus

What a digital nomad needs to know about Cyprus: the visa and its income test, when Cyprus starts taxing you, what you would pay if you become tax resident, and the regimes (or territorial rules) that can lower it — every figure sourced.

Verified August 9, 2026 by Henning Stanger, Authorized Accountant (Autorisert regnskapsfører) · income tax only, not tax advice

The Cyprus digital nomad visa

Nomad visa exists
Yes (as of 2026)KPMG Cyprus“a ceiling of 500 residence permits to be issued”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 — KPMG cites the original ceiling of 500 permits; the cap was subsequently raised to 1,000 (announced Oct 2025). Confirm current ceiling with the Deputy Ministry of Migration.
Nomad visa income requirement
EUR 3,500 / month (as of 2026)KPMG Cyprus“prove that they have stable and sufficient monthly net income of at least €3.500”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 — Minimum stable net monthly income of EUR 3,500; increased for accompanying family members.
Nomad visa duration
3 years (as of 2026)KPMG Cyprus“the right of residence in Cyprus for 1 year, with a possibility of renewal for a further 2 years”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 — Residence permit valid 1 year, renewable for a further 2 years (3 years maximum).
Nomad visa tax treatment
The visa is immigration status, not tax status; staying over 183 days makes the holder Cyprus tax resident, then non-dom SDC benefits can apply. [source]PwC Tax Summaries“An individual is a tax resident of Cyprus if one satisfies either the '183-day rule' or the '60-day rule' for the tax year.”View source · accessed 2026-08-09

What you would actually pay

Gross annual incomeEffective income tax
$40,0008.7%
$75,00018.3%
$120,00024.4%

Progressive income tax. This is the standard resident scale — it applies only if you become tax resident and are taxed on this income here. Your nomad visa may carry its own tax regime (see below), and a tax treaty can assign the taxing right to your home country instead. Effective rate = total income tax ÷ gross income; income tax only — excludes social security, deductions and sub-national taxes; incomes are converted from USD using an indicative FX snapshot dated 2026-08-20. Progressive scale on taxable income; the first €22,000 is exempt. Try your own income and toggle special regimes →

If you do cross into tax residency, Cyprus’s income tax tops out at 35%PwC Tax Summaries“72,001 and above: 35%”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 — the top of the scale behind the figures above. Top marginal PIT rate of 35% applies to income above EUR 72,000 (tax year 2026).

When Cyprus starts taxing you

For a nomad the line that matters is when Cyprus flips you from visitor to tax resident: 183 daysPwC Tax Summaries“individuals who spend more than 183 days in any one calendar year in Cyprus, without any further additional conditions/criteria being relevant.”View source · accessed 2026-08-09. Spending more than 183 days in Cyprus in a calendar year makes you tax resident, no further conditions. Stay under it and remain tax resident elsewhere, and you are usually taxed there, not here — but a home, family or economic centre can make you resident on fewer days.

Planning your days? The free 183 Days residency tracker checks your travel log against this exact threshold. Full test, ties and all: am I a tax resident of Cyprus?

Regimes that can lower your tax in Cyprus

If you do become tax resident, these are the regimes a relocating remote worker most often leans on to cut the bill — each with its own eligibility, so read the detail before counting on one:

Exemption 20 percent
20% exemption (as of 2022)PwC Tax Summaries“20% exemption on remuneration (up to a maximum amount of exemption of EUR 8,550 per annum)”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 — 20% exemption (max EUR 8,550/year) for first Cyprus employments starting after 26 Jul 2022; 7-year duration; cannot combine with 50% exemption.
Non dom sdc exemption
17 years (as of 2026)PwC Tax Summaries“the individual has been a tax resident of Cyprus for a period of at least 17 years out of the last 20 years”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 — Non-domiciled tax residents are exempt from SDC on dividends, interest and rental income for up to 17 years of Cyprus residence.
Exemption 50 percent high earners
50% exemption (as of 2026)PwC Tax Summaries“50% exemption on remuneration applies for 'first employment' exercised in Cyprus by individuals who were not resident in Cyprus”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 — 50% exemption on employment income exceeding EUR 55,000/year for first Cyprus employment; up to 17 years; prior 15-year non-residence required.
Ip box note
Cyprus has an IP box, but it applies at company level (effective rate well below the 12.5% CIT); not directly relevant to personal income taxation. [source]PwC Tax Summaries“The document focuses on employment income exemptions rather than intellectual property taxation incentives.”View source · accessed 2026-08-09

Frequently asked questions

Does Cyprus have a digital nomad visa?

Yes. The income requirement is around EUR 3,500 / month. It runs for 3 years.

Will I pay tax in Cyprus as a digital nomad?

You generally become tax resident in Cyprus once you cross 183 days. Spending more than 183 days in Cyprus in a calendar year makes you tax resident, no further conditions. Ties like a home or family can trigger residency sooner, so never rely on a day count alone.

What tax would I pay in Cyprus as a remote worker earning $75,000?

Under Cyprus's standard resident scale, around 18.3% income tax at $75,000 gross — but only if you become tax resident and are taxed on this income here. Cyprus's nomad visa or special regimes may lower it, and this excludes social security and any sub-national tax.

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When to talk to an advisor

This page maps Cyprus’s general rules for a remote worker. It cannot weigh your treaty position, your ties, or the timing of a move. If meaningful money depends on the answer, have a qualified advisor in Cyprus (and in your home country) review your situation first.