Cyprus Archives - Expat Focus

Why Cyprus Is Replacing Portugal As Europe’s Top Expat Tax Destination

Portugal’s golden era for tax-savvy expats may be over, but Cyprus is emerging as Europe’s new standout destination with flexible residency, low taxes, and a Mediterranean lifestyle to match.

The Golden Visa: How Expats Can Gain Residency in Cyprus Through Investment

The Golden Visa program in Cyprus has become an increasingly attractive option for expats looking to gain residency through investment. It offers a pathway to citizenship for investors who contribute to the economy, while also providing access to the European

Cyprus – Eye Care

Cyprus provides eye care services through both public and private healthcare channels. Since its introduction in 2019, the General Healthcare System (GeSY/GESY) has extended universal coverage to qualifying residents, allowing enrolled beneficiaries to consult ophthalmologists through a GP referral pathway

Cyprus – End of Life Issues

Cyprus has a developing end-of-life care landscape, with palliative services and hospice facilities run largely by charitable organisations and primarily serving cancer patients. The national health system, known as GeSY, includes palliative care within its scope in principle, yet practical

Cyprus – Air Travel

Cyprus is a compact island nation situated in the eastern Mediterranean, small enough to drive from one end to the other in less than two hours. As a result, there is no domestic commercial aviation — every scheduled flight to

Cyprus – Landlines and Mobile Phones

Cyprus operates under country code +357, and every telephone number — whether for a landline or mobile — consists of eight digits with no leading zero, regardless of whether you are calling from within the country or dialling in from

Cyprus – Visas

Cyprus is a member of the European Union but sits outside the Schengen Area, which means it maintains its own independent visa and entry framework. Nationals of many countries — among them EU member states, the US, UK, Canada, and

Cyprus – Selling Property

For foreign sellers, disposing of property in Cyprus involves a well-structured legal process that is broadly achievable — though not without its complications. You will need to appoint a licensed lawyer, settle Capital Gains Tax at a flat rate of

Cyprus – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are permitted to purchase property in Cyprus, though the rules differ considerably depending on whether the buyer holds EU or non-EU citizenship. EU nationals face almost no restrictions, whereas non-EU buyers must secure government authorisation under the Acquisition

Cyprus – Work Permits and Working Legally

The majority of foreign nationals must hold a work permit to be employed lawfully in Cyprus, and the responsibility for obtaining it rests primarily with the employer. Before a permit can be granted, the employer must show that no suitable