Cyprus self-employment visa

1 current source-backed self-employment pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-13

Current route records

Route	Conditions	Effective or checked	Official source
Self-employment route	Cyprus immigration permits cover self-employed applicants. Category A agriculture/farming requires adequate land and about €430,000 capital; B mining requires a licence and about €350,000; C trade/profession requires a licence and about €260,000. D occupation/science requires qualification, sufficient funds or secured income, and local need.	2026-07-13	Official source

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

Route	Fact	Value	Official source
Self-employment route	Application fee (permit application)	500 EUR	Official source
Self-employment route	First permit valid for	120 months	Official source
Self-employment route	Can be renewed	yes	Official source
Self-employment route	Family can come along	yes	Official source
Self-employment route	Permanent residence after	0 years	Official source
Self-employment route	Where to apply	in the country	Official source

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

Route	Published work answer	Official source
Self-employment route	The official page states the work conditions for this route.	Official source