Tourist tax and guest registration in Cyprus A complete guide

With our tax guides, we’re here to make sense of the latest rules and regulations around tourist taxes and guest registration. This page is your go-to resource for the current situation in Cyprus. Known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cities, Cyprus draws millions of visitors each year, making it essential to stay informed about the country’s travel regulations.

Is there a tax on tourism in Cyprus?

Currently, Cyprus does not impose a tourist tax on visitors, and there are no indications that this will change in the near future. This applies to both the southern part of Cyprus, which is most frequented by tourists, as well as the northern part of the island. However, like other European countries, Cyprus has been considering introducing "green taxes" as part of environmental reforms. These taxes may include levies related to air pollution, water pollution, and waste management, but a specific tourist tax is not yet on the agenda.

For hosts

Guest Registration Requirements in Cyprus

Currently, there are no specific legal obligations in Cyprus that require accommodation providers to register the personal details of their guests. Unlike other European countries that enforce strict guest registration rules, Cyprus does not have a formal system in place for recording guest information. However, individual hotels and accommodations may still request personal details for operational purposes, such as ensuring booking accuracy or complying with general business practices.

How Trippz helps

Property registration requirements

In Cyprus, since the amended law in 2020, all hotels and short-term rental properties (like Airbnb listings) must be registered with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism. For short-term rentals, the property owner must obtain a registration number from the Self-Service Accommodation Register before advertising or accepting bookings. 

This register is designed to regulate short-term rental properties, such as those listed on platforms like Airbnb, ensuring that they meet the necessary standards and operate legally.

Without this registration, advertising the property is prohibited, and fines of up till €5000,- may be imposed for non-compliance.

Guest information and GDPR compliance

While the Cyprus law primarily focuses on property registration and safety standards, you are also responsible for handling any personal information collected from guests. Under GDPR regulations, guest data (such as names and contact information) must be stored securely and handled with care to protect privacy. Ensuring GDPR compliance is essential to avoid legal penalties and protect your guests' trust.

Constant monitoring of developments in Cyprus

At Trippz, we’re always keeping an eye on what’s happening in Cyprus, especially when it comes to changes that might impact tourism. Whether it's potential new taxes or other regulations, we're staying in the loop to make sure our users are up-to-date. Right now, there’s no tourist tax in place, but we’re watching for any shifts so we can help you stay ahead of the game. Our goal is to keep everything running smoothly, no matter what changes might come.

How Trippz helps hosts

Organize your administration simply

Classifying your accommodation, keeping a guest registry, collecting and remitting the correct amount of tourist tax; besides taking good care of your guests' travel, there is a lot of administrative work involved in renting out your accommodation. Work that you may not have even thought of initially when you started, and that you probably want to spend as little time on as possible. Therefore, you want to organize your administration as simply as possible.

And fortunately you can, with Trippz!

All in one overview

Trippz is here to make your life as easy as possible, while complying with all regulations. Through our (web)app you automate your guest registration, and you can even prepare your administration for the tourist tax. You don't have to worry about collecting the tourist tax either. Because we keep track of all local regulations, we know exactly what rate your guests have to pay. On arrival day, your guests will automatically receive a message from us to pay their tourist tax. At the end of their stay, the money will be automatically deposited into your account. All you have to do is periodically transfer the total amount to the municipality. Simple!

Automatically sync all Airbnb bookings

You can now synchronise all your Airbnb bookings with Trippz on your account. This means you have to do even less yourself. Ideal for hosts who rent out a lot via Airbnb. Do you rent through another platform? We expect to complete more integrations in the near future. Get in touch to find out if your platform will soon be added to Trippz

About Trippz for hosts

Frequently asked questions about Trippz

• Is it difficult to start using Trippz?

  Not at all! Trippz is designed to be user-friendly. It is developed as a web application, so you do not need to download an app. You can start right away!

• What does the use of Trippz cost?

  At the moment, it is free of charge!

• Can I import all my bookings from Airbnb?

  Yes, you can! We have worked on an integration with airbnb, through which you can automatically import all your bookings. Thereby, the messages about guest registration will also be send automatically through our platform.

• Can I import all my bookings from my own booking system?

  After the integration with Airbnb, we are now working on all other sorts of integrations. Integrating your own platform is not yet available, but will be in the future!

• What if a guest doesn’t want to register digitally?

  This is an unfortunate situation, that does happen from time to time. If a guest does not want to enter digitally, you can manually enter their details into Trippz afterwards.

• What if my municipality changes the tourist tax rates?

  At Trippz, we actively follow all tax rates in areas that we cover. When a new tax rate is implemented, we will update the rates accordingly. Still missing something? Please reach out to us!

• What happens if my municipality collaborates with another one?

  No problem. As said, we actively follow all municipalities and their rules. We will automatically update this for you. If you want to be sure, you can always message us in advance, so we are even more on top of things!

• How does it work if another organization manages the tax in my municipality?

  With Trippz, you can export all the information you need. You can easily copy the needed information towards the file the tax organization requires from you.

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