In 2017 the Council of Ministers of the Cyprus Government
adopted the policy on Innovative Startup Businesses aiming to
attract the establishment of such businesses in Cyprus. The policy
applies to the founders of such businesses, to its managers and
support staff.
The application period for the Scheme has been extended for two
years. This revised Scheme is valid as from March 2019 to March
2021 and during this period up to 150 visas may be issued.
The Cyprus startup visa scheme allows talented entrepreneurs
(non-EU nationals and non-EEA nationals), individually or in a
team, to enter, reside and work in Cyprus in order to establish or
operate or develop a startup with a high growth potential.
