Most digital-nomad visas make health insurance a condition of approval — and the Cyprus DNV is no different. Here's exactly what's required, the plans that plausibly meet it, and what to check before you buy.
The requirement
- Insurance
- Required (explicit)
- Minimum coverage
- Not specified
- Required for
- Full visa period
Official documents require a 'Certificate of Health Insurance' covering inpatient and outpatient care and transportation of remains (Plan A). No specific EUR minimum is stated for the DNV scheme.
Plans that meet the requirement
Ranked by requirement fit, then price. Qualification status is shown per plan — always double-check the policy certificate matches the consulate's wording before you apply.
This program requires local statutory insurance — international plans do not qualify. See the visa guide for details.
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What to check before you buy
- 📄The certificate wording matches the visa requirement — name the country and the coverage period explicitly.
- 💶Coverage is comprehensive (inpatient, outpatient and emergency), since no fixed minimum is published.
- 🚑Emergency treatment, hospitalisation and medical repatriation are all included.
- 📅The policy runs the full stay you’re applying for — many travel policies cap the trip length.
- 🌍You’re actually eligible to buy it (some plans only sell to EU/UK/US residents).
- 🤝It pairs with how care works locally — see the health system page.
Insurance for the DNV: FAQ
Insurance for the DNV: FAQ
Is health insurance mandatory for the Cyprus DNV?
Required (explicit). Official documents require a 'Certificate of Health Insurance' covering inpatient and outpatient care and transportation of remains (Plan A). No specific EUR minimum is stated for the DNV scheme.
Can I use regular travel insurance?
Based on the published requirements, simple travel insurance is not clearly accepted for this program — an international health plan is the safer route. Verify with the official source below.
Sources
- Government Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa Scheme (official scheme PDF) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15