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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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Moving to Cyprus from Austria: tax, residency & structuring guide 2026

Austria taxes dividends and capital gains at 27.5% and applies a deemed-disposal exit tax when you leave. From 1 July 2026, deferred exit tax above €100,000 also carries an annual reporting duty. This guide maps the full Austria to Cyprus move: residence, the exit tax, the Yellow Slip, Non-Dom status and company structuring.

Angeliki Savva

·6 Aug 2026·15 min read

Moving to Cyprus from Austria: tax, residency & structuring guide 2026

Immigration12 min read

Moving to Cyprus from Romania: tax & residency guide 2026

Romania's 2026 reforms raised the tax on dividends and capital gains to 16%, while Cyprus leaves Non-Dom dividends outside Special Defence Contribution entirely. This guide maps the full Romania to Cyprus journey for 2026: tax residence, ANAF, the Yellow Slip, Non-Dom status, the 60-day rule and company structuring.

Angeliki Savva·14 Jul 2026

Immigration20 min read

Moving to Cyprus from Israel: tax & residency guide 2026

Cyprus is an hour's flight from Tel Aviv, taxes corporate profits at 15% and leaves Non-Dom dividends and interest outside Special Defence Contribution. But Israelis are third-country nationals in Cyprus and no Cyprus-Israel tax treaty exists, so the sequence of the move matters. This guide covers the full relocation in 2026.

Dimitris Panagi·7 Jul 2026

Immigration5 min read

Late residency applications in Cyprus: the legal risks

An appointment does not extend your lawful stay in Cyprus. Only submitting the residency application stops the 90-day clock. Here is why late filings lead to rejection and unlawful presence, and how to avoid it.

Nikolas Avgousti·3 Jul 2026

Immigration12 min read

Moving to Cyprus from Spain: tax & residency guide 2026

Relocating from Spain to Cyprus requires coordinated planning in both countries. This guide covers the Spanish tax residence review, exit tax, the Yellow Slip, Cyprus Non-Dom status, the 60-day rule and Cyprus company structuring for individuals and entrepreneurs in 2026.

Angeliki Savva·1 Jul 2026

Immigration14 min read

Moving to Cyprus from Malta: tax & residency guide 2026

Malta was a deliberate choice; so is the move to Cyprus. This guide covers breaking Maltese ordinary residence, the domicile-of-choice risk, deregistration, the Yellow Slip, Cyprus Non-Dom status, the revised 60-day rule and Cyprus company structuring in 2026.

Evie Sophia Iordanou·1 Jul 2026

Immigration10 min read

Cyprus Yellow Slip: EU Residency Registration Guide (2026)

The Yellow Slip is the registration certificate every EU citizen needs to live in Cyprus beyond 90 days. This guide covers eligibility, MEU forms, required documents, government fees, processing times, and the August 2026 biometric card mandate, written by an immigration lawyer handling these applications daily.

Ioannis Pitsillos·20 Nov 2024

Immigration13 min read

Moving to Cyprus from Poland: tax & residency guide 2026

Relocating from Poland to Cyprus requires coordinated planning in both jurisdictions. This guide covers Polish exit tax, deregistration, the Yellow Slip, Cyprus Non-Dom status, the revised 60-day rule and Cyprus company structuring for Polish entrepreneurs in 2026.

Evie Sophia Iordanou·19 May 2026

Immigration9 min read

Driving licence conversion in Cyprus: 2026 guide

Most foreign residents who plan to keep driving in Cyprus eventually have to exchange their licence for a local one. Here is how the conversion works, eligibility, the 185-day residence rule, the TOM 7D application, and what slows applications down.

Nikolas Avgousti·19 May 2026

Moving to Cyprus from the UK: tax & residency guide 2026

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Immigration15 min read

Moving to Cyprus from the UK: tax & residency guide 2026

Relocating from the United Kingdom to Cyprus requires coordinated planning in both jurisdictions. This guide covers the Statutory Residence Test, HMRC notification, split year treatment, the UK IHT tail, the Pink Slip, Cyprus Non-Dom status, the revised 60-day rule and Cyprus company structuring for British entrepreneurs in 2026.

Evie Sophia Iordanou·19 May 2026

Moving to Cyprus from Germany: tax & residency guide 2026

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Immigration12 min read

Moving to Cyprus from Germany: tax & residency guide 2026

Moving from Germany to Cyprus requires coordinated planning in both countries. This guide covers German deregistration, exit tax, the Yellow Slip, Cyprus Non-Dom status, the revised 60-day rule and company structuring for entrepreneurs relocating in 2026.

Sergios Charalambous·30 Apr 2026

Immigration16 min read

Is Cyprus in the Schengen zone? 2026 timeline explained

Cyprus is not yet in the Schengen zone, but 2026 is the target year for full membership. This guide explains the timeline, what Schengen means for travel and residency, and who benefits most from Cyprus joining the Schengen Area.

Sergios Charalambous·3 Jan 2026

Immigration14 min read

What is GESY? Cyprus Healthcare: Costs and Registration

GESY (Γενικό Σύστημα Υγείας) is the universal healthcare system in Cyprus, providing affordable medical care to citizens, EU nationals, and eligible residents. This guide covers eligibility, contribution rates, covered services, and how to register.

Gregoris Philippou·9 Mar 2026

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