Europe's main fintech hub for Russian speakers, a warm Mediterranean climate, and English in everyday life. But expensive rent and difficult banking.
Cities in Cyprus
About the country
Climate
Mediterranean — hot dry summers around +35°C, mild winters around +15°C. The sunniest days in Europe — over 320 a year.
Mentality
Cypriot-Greek hospitality with an English administrative culture. A very open and safe society.
Language
Greek is the official language, with English used everywhere. Russian is common in the large Russian-speaking districts of Limassol and Paphos.
Visa
Pro Visa for 90 days of tourism. Residence permit — Category F (financially independent), Employment Permit (via work), or Permanent Residence through investments from 300,000 euros.
Overall difficulty of moving
An average score across all cities of the country — from 1 (easy) to 5 (hard).