Living in Cyprus: Guides
Moving to a new country comes with a long list of questions. Which office do I visit first? How do I renew my passport from here? What's the cheapest way to send money home? This page collects our practical guides in one place, organised by topic, so you can find what you need in seconds, whether you arrived last week or have lived here for twenty years.
Every guide is written for Indians in Cyprus, checked against official sources, and carries a "Last updated" date, because rules, fees and rates change. If something looks out of date, please tell us.
Page last updated: 4 November 2026
Getting started
Moving to Cyprus from India? Your First 30 Days, Step by Step
Residence permit, SIM card, tax number, social insurance, GESY and bank account, in the right order.
Residence Permits in Cyprus Explained: Which One Do You Need?
The main permit types for workers, students and families, and how renewals work.
Opening a Bank Account in Cyprus: Documents, Checks and Your Rights
Documents, tips and what to expect as a non-EU customer, plus your right to a basic account.
Phones and SIM Cards in Cyprus: A Practical Guide for Indians
The new SIM ID rules, prepaid vs monthly plans, roaming, and keeping your Indian number alive.
Bringing Ghee, Mithai or Mangoes Back From India? What Cyprus and EU Rules Allow
What you can and can't pack in your suitcase from India: dairy, fresh produce, spices, honey and baby food.
Documents and consular
Applying for an Indian Passport in Cyprus? Check the New Fees First
Current fees and how to apply through the High Commission.
OCI Cards From Cyprus: Who Can Apply, How, and When to Update
Who qualifies, applying through the High Commission in Nicosia, and passport update rules.
Baby Born in Cyprus? Registering the Birth and Getting an Indian Passport
Registering the birth in Cyprus and with India, your baby's first passport, and OCI for mixed-nationality families.
Need an Indian Police Clearance Certificate in Cyprus? Here's How to Get One
Documents, the fee, how long it takes, and the Cyprus police certificate you need first.
Bringing Your Parents From India to Cyprus? The Visitor Visa Explained
Inviting family from India: fees, documents, applying through VFS and how long it takes.
Taking Cypriot Friends or Your Spouse to India? The e-Visa Explained
Helping Cypriot friends or a spouse visit India: who can use the e-Visa, the fee and the official website.
High Commission of India Notice: Apostille Now Mandatory for Key Consular Documents
Which documents now need an apostille, and why.
High Commission of India Launches E-Sewa Online Consular Services in Cyprus
Applying for consular services online.
Money and work
Sending Money Home? Bank of Cyprus Now Handles Payments in Indian Rupees
Sending money to India in rupees.
Your Cypriot Payslip and Tax, Explained: 2026 Rates and Deadlines
Deductions, the new 2026 tax bands, the minimum wage and the tax return deadline.
Taxed Twice? The India–Cyprus Tax Treaty in Plain Words
Where you're tax resident, who taxes your salary, Indian rent, interest and shares, and the paperwork you need.
Indians Are 1 in 5 Non-EU Workers in Cyprus: Who Can Legally Work Here?
Work permits, which jobs non-EU nationals can do, and your rights.
Know Your Rights as a Worker in Cyprus: Your Passport, Your Pay and Where to Get Help
Your passport, written terms, minimum pay and hours, and who to contact if you are unpaid or exploited.
Renewing Your Cyprus Work Permit in 2027? What the €2,500 Salary Rule Means for You
For staff of companies of foreign interest: the end of the €2,000 grace period, online-only renewals and what to do before your next renewal.
Starting a Business in Cyprus as an Indian: What's Allowed and How to Begin
What your permit allows, routes for non-EU founders, and the first practical steps.
Health and family
GESY Explained: How Indians in Cyprus Can Use the National Health System
Who can join, how to register, choosing a personal doctor, and what you pay.
Choosing a School in Cyprus: A Guide for Indian Families
Public Greek-language or private English-medium schools, and planning for a possible return to India.
One Home, Three Languages: Keeping Your Mother Tongue Alive in Cyprus
Raising children between Hindi, Greek and English.
Students
Studying in Cyprus? What Indian Students Must Check Before Choosing a University
Recognised universities, the trap of the occupied north, accreditation, NMC rules for medicine, and permits.
Part-time work rules for students
What students from outside the EU can and can't do, covered in our work permits guide.
Festivals
Navratri 2026 in Cyprus: Dates, Colours and Where to Celebrate
Dates, the nine colours, community Garba and fasting food.
Diwali 2026 in Cyprus: Dates, Puja Time and How to Celebrate
The five days, Lakshmi Puja time for Cyprus, shopping tips and the fireworks rule. Updated each year.
Holi in Cyprus
Where to play and celebrate. Updated each year. Coming soon.
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These guides give general information, not legal or financial advice. Always confirm details with the official office before you act.