Cyprus visa options for United States passport holders

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Cyprus

Non-EU for DNV, Pink Slip, PR Category F. EU/EEA/Swiss use Yellow Slip (MEU1)

• Tourist

  Schengen Short Stay C Visa (where required)

  Up to 90 in 180

  Insurance

  Requiredfor visa applicants (travel medical insurance min 30,000 EUR / ~32,000 USD with emergency medical and repatriation)

  Good for

  Non-EU from visa-required countries for tourism/business/family up to 90 days

  Requirement

  Passport 3+ months beyond stay, return ticket, accommodation, funds ~50 EUR/day, purpose. US/UK/CA/AU/NZ/JP visa-free. Cyprus not in Schengen so stays do not count against Schengen 90/180

• Digital nomad

  Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa

  1 year, renewable for 2 more (3 yrs total)

  Insurance

  Required(private cover min 30,000 EUR / ~32,000 USD annual inpatient + outpatient + repatriation, valid for full stay)

  Good for

  Non-EU remote workers employed by or self-employed with foreign clients

  Requirement

  Net monthly income min 3,500 EUR (~3,800 USD) +20% spouse +15% per child, clean record, accommodation. Cap previously 500 lifted; applications reopened March 2025

• Residence

  Pink Slip (Temporary Residence Permit)

  1 year, annually renewable indefinitely

  Insurance

  Required(private cover valid in Cyprus for full period inpatient + outpatient)

  Good for

  Non-EU retirees, FIPs, family of residents wanting >90 days without local work

  Requirement

  Annual foreign income min 24,000 EUR (~26,000 USD) +20% spouse +15% per child to Cypriot bank, 12-month stamped rental, clean record. No right to work

• Residence

  Permanent Residency Category F

  Indefinite (card renewed every 10 yrs); must visit at least every 2 yrs

  Insurance

  Required(private cover for applicant and dependents)

  Good for

  Non-EU with secured passive foreign income (pensions, dividends, rent, interest)

  Requirement

  Annual foreign income min 9,568 EUR (~10,300 USD) +4,613 EUR per dependent, 15,000-20,000 EUR Cyprus bank deposit, suitable accommodation. Official 1-yr processing, current 5-7 yr backlog

• Residence

  Permanent Residency Fast Track (Reg 6(2))

  Indefinite; renew every 10 yrs; visit at least every 2

  Insurance

  Required(private cover for applicant and dependents)

  Good for

  Non-EU making qualifying investment (real estate or business)

  Requirement

  Investment 300,000 EUR + VAT in new residential, or commercial real estate, Cyprus company shares, or AIF; min secured annual foreign income ~50,000 EUR (+15,000 spouse, +10,000 per child); processing 2-4 months

• Residence

  Yellow Slip (MEU1)

  Does not expire (registration of free-movement right)

  Insurance

  Requiredif not employed/self-employed (workers covered by GESY contributions)

  Good for

  EU/EEA/Swiss citizens residing >3 months

  Requirement

  Apply within 4 months of arrival; proof of employment, self-employment, sufficient resources, or study; accommodation; ID/passport; ~20 EUR fee. Paper MEU1 must become biometric card by 3 Aug 2026

Visa rules change often and depend on your nationality. Last checked: 2026-06. Always confirm with the official immigration service or your nearest consulate before you apply.

Last verified June 2026

United States → Cyprus: frequently asked

Do United States passport holders need a visa to visit Cyprus?

Visa-free · up to 90 days. Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days. Always confirm with the official source before booking.

Can a United States passport holder live or work long-term in Cyprus?

Yes, via a long-stay visa. Cyprus has 6 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.

Do I need travel insurance for Cyprus?

Entry to Cyprus never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Cyprus visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.