Cyprus
Residence procedure: MEU1 registration certificate at the Civil Registry and Migration Department
Official government websiteYour 7-step relocation checklist
- Step 1
EU Free Movement confirmed
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Cyprus with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.
- Step 2
Find accommodation
A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.
Cost of living in Cyprus - Step 3
Register your residence — MEU1 registration certificate at the Civil Registry and Migration Department
Deadline: Within 4 months of arrival. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.
Official government portal - Step 4
Get your Tax Identification Code (TIC)
You need a Tax Identification Code (TIC) to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Cyprus.
Apply for Tax Identification Code (TIC) - Step 5
Register with GHS / GESY – General Healthcare System
Once resident and working, register with GHS / GESY – General Healthcare System. In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.
GHS / GESY – General Healthcare System portal - Step 6
Open a local bank account
Most Cyprus employers pay salary into a local EUR account. Bring your ID, proof of address and Tax Identification Code (TIC).
- Step 7
Calculate your expected net salary
See what you'll actually take home in Cyprus after tax and social security.
Open net salary calculator
FAQ — Moving to Cyprus
Information verified for 2026 from official Cyprus government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.