Cyprus, for you · For Russian-speakers
Cyprus for Russian-speakers
Residency and tax, Russian-speaking lawyers and doctors, schools for the children and the Orthodox calendar — everything for a life well lived in Limassol and beyond.
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How do I get residency in Cyprus (EU vs non-EU)?EU citizens register for the MEU1 "Yellow Slip" — straightforward. Non-EU routes are Permanent Residency by investment (the "€300,000 route"), Categor…Ask the concierge →What is non-dom, and why is the tax so low?The non-dom regime gives 17 years of 0% tax on dividends and interest (only a capped 2.65% health levy) and no tax on most foreign income — an effecti…Ask the concierge →Should I buy property in Cyprus, and what about title deeds?Use an independent lawyer (not the developer’s) and confirm the title deed is clean and transferable before you pay — historically the number-one pitf…Ask the concierge →
Practical guides
- Healthcare — GESY or private?
- What are the school options — international, Russian, Romanian?
- Can I open a bank account in Cyprus?
- Where can Orthodox visitors attend liturgy and go on pilgrimage?
- Where do I find an English- or Russian-speaking doctor or dentist?
- What is the cost of living in Cyprus?
- Which town or area should I base myself in?
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