# Do I need to register my Cyprus short-term rental with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism?

Source: https://lemon.cy/learn/cyprus-short-term-rental-registration-deputy-ministry-of-tourism/  
Publisher: Lemon.cy (Red Tribe Media Ltd, Limassol, Cyprus)  
Updated: 2026-09-10 · Verified against production: 2026-09-10

**Short answer:** Yes. Under Law 34(I)/2019 as amended by Law 9(I)/2020, anyone letting self-catering accommodation in Cyprus must register it in the Deputy Ministry of Tourism's Register of Self-Service Accommodation and show the registration number on listings; enforcement has applied since 6 February 2023. Registration is per property, for a fee, renewable every three years.

## The rule

Cyprus regulates short-term lets under the Regulation of the Establishment and Operation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation Law, Law 34(I)/2019, amended by Law 9(I)/2020 to create the category of **self-service (self-catering) accommodation**. Every property let this way must be registered in the Register of Self-Service Accommodation kept by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, and the registration number must appear on every advertisement, including Airbnb and Booking.com listings. Enforcement of the requirement began on 6 February 2023.

## What registration involves

- An application per property to the Deputy Ministry of Tourism (online via gov.cy), with proof of ownership or the owner's consent, a title deed or planning permit, and the property's details.
- Minimum standards for the accommodation (equipment, linen, safety).
- A fee per property — reported as €222 for a three-year registration; confirm the current figure on gov.cy before applying.
- The registration is valid for three years and then renewed.

## Consequences of not registering

Fines, and platforms removing unregistered listings; the law also provides for criminal penalties in serious cases. Since 2023 the Deputy Ministry has been able to cross-check listings against the register.

## Sources

- Deputy Ministry of Tourism, Registration of Self-Service accommodations: [gov.cy](https://www.gov.cy/tourism/en/mi-katigoriopoiimeno/registration-of-self-service-accommodations-in-the-registry-of-the-deputy-ministry-of-tourism/)
- Chambers & Co, Airbnb and short-term rentals in Cyprus: [chambersandco.com](https://www.chambersandco.com/airbnb-regulations-in-cyprus-comprehensive-guide-legal-compliance/)

This page summarises public information for hosts and is not legal advice. Lemon.cy is operated from Limassol by a company that itself lets registered self-service accommodation in Cyprus.

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