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Community in Cyprus: Find like-minded people on the island

Cyprus has one of the highest percentages of foreign residents in Europe: nearly 22% of the population consists of expats.

Whether you have just arrived or are still considering moving, finding the right community makes a big difference.

This page is a vibrant collection of the most useful communities, groups, and networks on the island, organized by type and nationality.

General expat communities and forums

The most active English-language platforms for expats in Cyprus:

Expats in Cyprus: One of the largest active groups for general expat life on the island. Useful for practical questions about housing, administration, and daily life.
Expat.com Cyprus Forum: A structured forum on residence permits, healthcare, cost of living, and more. A useful archive with answers to questions from expats who have shared their experiences over the years.
Expat Exchange Cyprus: Quieter than the Facebook groups, but well-organized, with city-level guides for Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca, Nicosia, and more.
Paphos Life Forum: Specifically aimed at the Paphos region, where the largest concentration of Western European expats can be found. Active community, practical advice.
InternNations Cyprus: More professionally oriented. Good for networking events and meeting expats in a structured environment.

Are you a Belgian or Dutch national in Cyprus? Cyprus Consult manages the most active Dutch-speaking community on the island.

👉 Dutch-speaking Community Cyprus: our own page with the community, the network, and how to get in touch.

Cyprus has developed into a tech hub in recent years, particularly in Limassol. For professionals and entrepreneurs:

The Tech Island: network for tech professionals, startups, and remote workers in Cyprus.
EKK – Hellenic Entrepreneurs Club: business network with regular events, primarily in English.