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The Complete Guide to Short-Term Rental Licences in Cyprus

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If you own a property in Cyprus and want to list it on Airbnb or any short-term rental platform, you are legally required to register it with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO). Renting without a licence can result in fines and removal from platforms. The good news is that the process is straightforward once you know what to expect.

What is the Cyprus Short-Term Rental Licence?

Cyprus introduced mandatory registration for short-term rental properties in 2020. Any property rented to tourists for fewer than 90 consecutive days must be registered with the CTO and carry a valid registration number, which must be displayed on all listings including Airbnb and Booking.com.

Important: Operating without a CTO registration number is illegal and can result in fines of up to €3,000. Unregistered listings also risk being taken down from platforms.

Who Needs a Licence?

This applies to both Cypriot residents and overseas property owners. If you live abroad, a local property manager can handle registration on your behalf.

Step-by-Step Registration

  1. Create an account on the CTO portal — You'll need a Cypriot ID or passport, and a tax identification number if you're a foreign national.
  2. Submit your property details — Address, number of bedrooms, maximum occupancy, and amenities.
  3. Upload required documents — Proof of ownership (title deed or contract of sale), copy of ID/passport, and property insurance certificate.
  4. Pay the registration fee — The government registration fee is €222.
  5. Receive your registration number — Processing typically takes 2–4 weeks. Your unique CTO number goes on all listings.

Costs at a Glance

ItemCostNotes
CTO government registration fee€222One-time, per property
Annual renewal fee€50–€100Varies by property type
Professional processing (agent fee)€63If using a property manager
Total first-year cost~€285–€385Depending on how you register

Ongoing Obligations

ManageMyStayCY handles all of this for you — registration, guest compliance, and tax guidance — so you can focus on earning, not paperwork.

Need help with registration?

We handle the entire CTO registration process as part of our onboarding service. Get in touch and we'll walk you through everything.

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