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Everything on moving to and living in Cyprus: the Yellow Slip for EU citizens, the Pink Slip and permanent residence by investment for non-EU nationals, the Digital Nomad Visa, the EU Blue Card, citizenship, and country-by-country relocation guides.
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Cyprus Regulation 6(2) and Schengen: Current Status
Cyprus has not completed full Schengen integration. This guide separates the current Regulation 6(2) investor-permit rules from unannounced thresholds, deadlines, grandfathering and future Schengen effects.
Gregoris Philippou8 Oct 20259 min read
Immigration
Moving to Cyprus from Israel: tax & residency guide 2026
7 Jul 2026 · 20 min read
Immigration
Cyprus Pink Slip vs Regulation 6(2) Permanent Residence
28 Jan 2026 · 4 min read
2025
- 14 Jun 2025Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates are not interchangeable “low-tax packages”. The correct choice depends on actual residence, business activity, customer geography, regulation, corporate-tax scope, distributions, estate planning, EU access and substance.Immigration9 min read
- 12 Jan 2025A US citizen or resident alien generally continues to file and report worldwide income after moving to Cyprus. Cyprus residence can change where income is taxed first and whether a credit or treaty position is available; it does not terminate US…Immigration11 min read
2024
- 5 Dec 2024A Company of Foreign Interests can provide an efficient route for recruiting qualifying third-country nationals, but the company itself does not grant residence, employment permission, tax residence or non-dom status…Immigration6 min read
- 24 Nov 2024Non-EU nationals do not choose a Cyprus residence permit by name alone. The lawful route depends on the real purpose of stay: visiting without economic activity, remote work for foreign counterparties, Cyprus employment, an innovative startup, investment…Immigration4 min read
- 24 Nov 2024Moving from the UK to Cyprus is a sequence of legal decisions, not one application. Establish UK departure, Cyprus immigration status, Cyprus tax residence, healthcare, property and succession separately…Immigration12 min read
- 21 Oct 2024A safe Cyprus relocation is managed as parallel immigration, tax, employment, housing, healthcare, banking and succession projects. Completing one does not complete the others.Immigration20 min read
- 16 Oct 2024The Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa is a temporary residence route for qualifying non-EU/EEA nationals who work remotely using telecommunications technology for an employer or clients established outside Cyprus…Immigration8 min read
- 8 Sept 2024There is no single Cyprus work permit with one salary, duration or checklist for every non-EU national. The first legal task is to classify the proposed work under the correct route…Immigration4 min read
- 27 Aug 2024The Cyprus Pink Slip is a temporary residence route for qualifying non-EU nationals. This guide explains the visitor categories, evidence, work restrictions, filing process, validity and renewal rules.Immigration8 min read
- 26 Aug 2024The Cyprus EU Blue Card is a residence and employment route for qualifying highly skilled third-country nationals. This guide explains the current admission, employer, qualification, mobility and family rules.Immigration5 min read
- 25 Aug 2024Cyprus Regulation 6(2) is an expedited permanent-residence policy for qualifying third-country investors. It grants an immigration permit, not EU citizenship, and every investment, income, family and maintenance condition must be proved independently.Immigration11 min read
- 24 Aug 2024Cyprus citizenship is obtained only through a lawful route and approval. Residence, marriage, descent and registration procedures are distinct; property investment and permanent residence do not buy or guarantee a passport.Immigration5 min read
- 15 Jan 2024Cyprus immigration policy in 2026 is shaped less by slogans and more by four verifiable operational trends: tighter separation of residence routes, targeted skilled-worker programmes, continuing investor-permit monitoring and increasingly digital…Immigration8 min read
2023
- 2 Oct 2023Cyprus residence can provide a lawful EU base, family stability and access to work, business or lifestyle opportunities—but only within the rights of the permit actually issued…Immigration4 min read
- 14 Sept 2023Cyprus visas, residence permits and employment permits are different documents. A visa normally concerns entry and a short stay; a residence permit supports a longer lawful stay; employment requires the permission attached to the relevant work category…Immigration7 min read
2021
- 14 Apr 2021UK nationals who were not protected by the Withdrawal Agreement are generally treated as third-country nationals for Cyprus entry and residence. The correct route depends on visit length, work, family, resources and any qualifying pre-2021 residence rights.Immigration5 min read
- 7 Apr 2021This page records the Regulation 6(2) policy after the 2021 amendments and explains the current 2026 position. The old EUR 30,000 three-year bank-deposit condition was abolished and must not be used in a new application.Immigration8 min read
- 19 Jan 2021A Cyprus company with foreign owners cannot employ a third-country national merely because the company has been incorporated. The employer must first qualify for the official Register of Foreign Interest Companies where that route is used, and every employee…Immigration7 min read
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62 articles
- Cyprus Regulation 6(2) and Schengen: Current Status
- Moving to Cyprus from Israel: tax & residency guide 2026
- Cyprus Pink Slip vs Regulation 6(2) Permanent Residence
- Cyprus vs UAE: Residence and Company Decision Guide
- Moving from the US to Cyprus: Tax and Residence Guide
- Cyprus Company of Foreign Interests: Registration and Permits
- Cyprus Residence Permits for Non-EU Nationals: 2026 Guide
- Moving to Cyprus from the UK: Visas and Residency Guide
- Moving to Cyprus: Your Guide to a Smooth Transition
- Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa: Current Eligibility and Process
- Cyprus Work Permits for Non-EU Citizens: Current Routes
- Cyprus Pink Slip: Temporary Residence Permit Guide (2026)
- Cyprus EU Blue Card: For Highly Skilled Professionals
- Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment: Regulation 6(2)
- Cyprus Citizenship by Naturalisation: M127 and M125 Guide
- Four Cyprus Immigration Trends to Watch in 2026
- Cyprus Residency Benefits: Rights, Limits and Route Comparison
- Cyprus Visas and Residence Permits: 5 Main Routes
- Cyprus Immigration Rules for UK Nationals After Brexit
- Cyprus Regulation 6(2) Amendments: Current 2026 Rules
- Cyprus Foreign-Interest Company Work Permits: 2026 Rules
- Former Cyprus Investment Programme: 2019 Rules and 2020 Closure
- Cyprus startup visa: requirements & tax benefits
- Historical Cyprus Investment Programme Property Case Study
- Cyprus Category F Income-Based Immigration Permit
- Long-Term Residency & Work Rights in Cyprus
- Moving to Cyprus from Poland: tax & residency guide 2026
- Moving to Cyprus from the UK: tax & residency guide 2026
- Moving to Cyprus from Malta: tax & residency guide 2026
- Moving to Cyprus from Lebanon: Residency, Banking and Wealth-Structuring Guide 2026
- Moving to Cyprus from Norway: Escaping Wealth Tax and Managing the 2024 Exit Tax
- Moving to Cyprus from South Africa: Financial Emigration, Exchange Control and Residency Guide 2026
- Moving to Cyprus from India: Residency-by-Investment, Non-Dom Tax and LRS Structuring Guide 2026
- Cyprus Family Reunification and Dependent Permits
- Moving to Cyprus from Australia: Tax Residency and Structuring Guide 2026
- Moving to Cyprus from Canada: Tax Residency and Structuring Guide 2026
- Moving to Cyprus from France: Tax Residency and Structuring Guide (2026)
- Moving to Cyprus from Switzerland: Tax Residency Structuring Guide 2026
- Moving to Cyprus from the Netherlands: 2026 Tax Residency and Structuring Guide
- Moving to Cyprus from the UAE: Tax Residency and Structuring Guide 2026
- Moving to Cyprus from Austria: tax, residency & structuring guide 2026
- Moving to Cyprus from Romania: tax & residency guide 2026
- Late residency applications in Cyprus: the legal risks
- Moving to Cyprus from Spain: tax & residency guide 2026
- Cyprus Yellow Slip: EU Residency Registration Guide (2026)
- Driving licence conversion in Cyprus: 2026 guide
- Moving to Cyprus from Germany: tax & residency guide 2026
- Is Cyprus in the Schengen zone? 2026 timeline explained
- What is GESY? Cyprus Healthcare: Costs and Registration
- ARC Number in Cyprus: What It Is and How to Get It (2026)
- UK Nationals in Cyprus: New Biometric Card by August 2026
- Cyprus vs Malta: Why Cyprus Is the Smarter Choice
- Navigating US-Cyprus Taxation for American Expatriates
- Retire in Cyprus: Retirement Visa and Mediterranean Living
- EU Nationals: Moving to Cyprus, a Tax-Friendly Haven
- Cyprus’ New Permanent Residency Regulations Explained
- Living in Cyprus: Pros and Cons for Immigrants
- Cyprus Prioritizes Schengen Membership and Foreign Policy
- Cyprus Gains Access to the Schengen Information System
- New insights on Cyprus Investor Immigration Permit
- Cyprus Residence for UK nationals after Brexit
- FAQ Cyprus Immigration 2020