Cyprus – Visas
Cyprus is a member of the European Union but sits outside the Schengen Area, which means it maintains…
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Make your move to Cyprus
Sunny most of the year and English-friendly, Cyprus is famously tax-friendly on investment income. Strong healthcare, affordable property and a passive-income residency route make it a practical Mediterranean base.
Cyprus at a glance
Cost of living
Moderate
Property
Affordable
Healthcare
Strong
Safety
Safe
Climate
Warm (~19°C)
English
Widely spoken
Expat community
Established
Where Cyprus is strongest: visa ease #11 of 81tax friendliness #21 of 81safety #25 of 78
Worth weighing up: cost of living #44 of 77property affordability #41 of 75
TaxNon-dom: 0% on dividends/interest
Visa / residencyCategory F passive-income PR
General information to compare destinations, not personal financial, tax or immigration advice.
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