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Relocation to Cyprus

A guide to relocating to Cyprus: Non-Dom status, housing, education, healthcare and the Israeli community. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.

A guide to relocating to Cyprus: Non-Dom status, housing, education, healthcare and the Israeli community. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.

  • Capital
    Nicosia
  • Population
    ~1.4 million
  • Language
    Greek · Turkish · English widely spoken
  • Currency
    Euro (€)
  • Time zone
    EET/EEST · same time as Israel for most of the year
  • Flight from Israel
    Approximately one hour by air
Life at the destination

Why here and what to know

  • Visas and residency

    Particularly accessible immigration and investment routes: Cyprus is a full EU member and offers regulated residency routes, including fast-track permanent residence through investment from €300,000 in new property, a digital nomad visa requiring monthly income from €3,500, and work visas in international companies (BCS).

  • Taxation

    Non-Dom status and some of the world's most attractive tax incentives: Cypriot residents not native to the country benefit from Non-Dom status, providing full tax exemption on dividend and interest income for 17 years, no inheritance tax and a competitive 12.5% corporate tax rate.

  • Economy and cost of living

    Affordable living costs with differences between cities: Cyprus's overall prices are lower than Israel's, especially for essentials, local services and leisure.

  • Housing

    A dynamic housing market and varied property options: luxury towers and modern apartments in Limassol, alongside detached homes and spacious apartments in Larnaca and Paphos.

  • Education

    One of the region's leading British international school networks: the island has many private English-language international schools following GCSE/A-Level curricula and supporting entry to leading universities worldwide.

  • Healthcare

    An advanced national healthcare system alongside private medicine: Cypriot residents are entitled to join GeSY, providing broad, equitable coverage in public and private hospitals with low patient contributions.

  • Community and culture

    A vibrant Israeli community and a welcoming multicultural environment: Cyprus hosts one of Europe's largest, most cohesive and active Israeli communities, with major centres in Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos.

  • Employment and business

    An international centre for fintech, technology and finance: Cyprus has established itself as a regional hub for technology companies, hedge funds, gaming and fintech businesses.

Ocean's winning tip

If taxation is central to your decision, arrange international tax planning before moving to use Non-Dom status correctly. Ocean connects you with a tax adviser and Journey Manager who get it right from day one.

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