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
- Chambers & Co, Airbnb and short-term rentals in Cyprus: chambersandco.com
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.