EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (MEU1 registration) (Βεβαίωση Εγγραφής Πολίτη ΕΕ (MEU1))
EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (MEU1 registration) is a residence route in Cyprus (Libre circulación UE / AELC). Register within 4 months; sufficient resources + health insurance; permanent (MEU3) after 5 yrs. Naturalisation ~7 yrs with Greek B1. Gov fees ~€20 (family of 3).
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Non-dom: no tax on dividends/interest for 17 yrs; 60-day rule
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoría | Libre circulación UE / AELC |
|---|---|
| Inversión | — |
| Tasas (familia) | CHF 20 |
| Ingresos / año | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Estancia mín. | 0 |
| RP | 5 |
| Ciudadanía | 7 |
| Trabajo | yes |
| Requisitos | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Impuestos | Non-dom: no tax on dividends/interest for 17 yrs; 60-day rule |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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