How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | Freedom of movement | No day limit as an EU citizen. Register with the Migration Department if you stay over 3 months. Cyprus is in the EU but not in Schengen. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 90 days in 180 | Visa-free: 90 days in any 180. Cyprus is not in Schengen, so days are counted separately from Schengen. |
 US passport | 90 days in 180 | Visa-free: 90 days in any 180. Cyprus is not in Schengen, so days are counted separately from Schengen. |
 Indian passport | Visa · 90 in 180 | Visa required (90 days in 180). A valid double/multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a Schengen, Bulgarian, Croatian or Romanian residence permit, also lets you enter for 90 days in 180. |
Counted in a calendar year.
Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.
Tax residency in Cyprus
Resident if in Cyprus for more than 183 days in a calendar year. The 60-day rule can also make you resident with 60+ days, if you do not spend over 183 days in any other single country, work or run a business in Cyprus, and own or rent a permanent home there. Since 2026 you no longer need to be non-resident elsewhere.
Keeping a residence permit
No fixed absence limit for a standard temporary residence permit; it can be cancelled if you no longer meet its conditions.
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in Cyprus?
90 days in 180. Visa-free: 90 days in any 180. Cyprus is not in Schengen, so days are counted separately from Schengen.
How long can British citizens stay in Cyprus?
90 days in 180. Visa-free: 90 days in any 180. Cyprus is not in Schengen, so days are counted separately from Schengen.
How long can EU citizens stay in Cyprus?
Freedom of movement. No day limit as an EU citizen. Register with the Migration Department if you stay over 3 months. Cyprus is in the EU but not in Schengen.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Cyprus?
Visa · 90 in 180. Visa required (90 days in 180). A valid double/multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a Schengen, Bulgarian, Croatian or Romanian residence permit, also lets you enter for 90 days in 180.
When do you become a tax resident in Cyprus?
You become tax resident after 184 days in a calendar year. Resident if in Cyprus for more than 183 days in a calendar year. The 60-day rule can also make you resident with 60+ days, if you do not spend over 183 days in any other single country, work or run a business in Cyprus, and own or rent a permanent home there. Since 2026 you no longer need to be non-resident elsewhere.
How long can you be away from Cyprus without losing your residence permit?
No fixed absence limit for a standard temporary residence permit; it can be cancelled if you no longer meet its conditions.
Can Noverstay count my days in Cyprus automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.