Healthcare in Cyprus

Cyprus runs one of Europe's newest universal health systems, GeSY, launched in 2019. Most relocators are eligible after registering residence and getting a TIC (tax ID).

GeSY in 60 seconds

  • · Universal coverage for residents (employed, self-employed, retirees, dependants).
  • · Funded by income contributions (~2.65–2.7% with caps).
  • · Pick a personal doctor (GP); they refer you to specialists.
  • · Co-payments small (€1–€10 for visits / scripts).
  • · Most private hospitals participate; many specialists too.
GeSY official portal ↗

Private insurance

  • · Optional supplement to GeSY for faster access, private rooms, choice.
  • · Annual premiums €600–€2,500 per adult depending on age, history, scope.
  • · Pre-existing condition exclusions common; declare honestly.
  • · International policies (Cigna, Allianz, Bupa) for non-residents or short-term stays.
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Hospitals & clinics

Public hospitals are GeSY-affiliated. Private hospitals vary — check if your specialty is covered under GeSY before booking.

Nicosia General Hospital

PublicGeSYA&E 24h
Nicosia

Largest public hospital, level-3 trauma centre, teaching.

Makarios Hospital (Nicosia, paediatric)

PublicGeSYA&E 24h
Nicosia

Children's hospital + maternity, attached to General.

Limassol General Hospital

PublicGeSYA&E 24h
Limassol

Coastal regional centre, all major specialities.

Larnaca General Hospital

PublicGeSYA&E 24h
Larnaca

Regional public hospital, near airport.

Paphos General Hospital

PublicGeSYA&E 24h
Paphos

Regional public hospital, growing range of services.

Famagusta General Hospital (Paralimni)

PublicGeSYA&E 24h
Famagusta

Eastern district public hospital.

Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre

MixedGeSY
Nicosia

Major oncology referral centre, partly GeSY funded.

American Heart Institute (Nicosia)

PrivateGeSY
Nicosia

Cardiology specialist, partly GeSY for cardiac.

Aretaeio Hospital (Strovolos)

PrivateGeSY
Nicosia

Multi-speciality private; some specialities GeSY-affiliated.

Apollonion Private Hospital

PrivateGeSY
Nicosia

General private hospital.

Hippocrateon Private Hospital

Private
Nicosia

Smaller private clinic, English-friendly.

Evangelistria Medical Centre

PrivateGeSY
Nicosia

Day clinic + outpatient.

Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus (Limassol)

PrivateGeSY
Limassol

Multi-speciality private hospital, English-friendly. Largest private in Limassol.

Polikliniki Ygia (Limassol)

PrivateGeSY
Limassol

Day-clinic + specialists.

Limassol Maternity Centre

PrivateGeSY
Limassol

Specialist maternity + gynaecology.

Achilleion Hospital (Limassol)

Private
Limassol

General private + outpatient.

German Oncology Centre (Limassol)

Private
Limassol

Premium oncology, German clinical protocols, mostly self-pay/insurance.

Iasis Hospital (Paphos)

PrivateGeSYA&E 24h
Paphos

Largest private hospital in Paphos.

St George Hospital (Paphos)

PrivateGeSY
Paphos

General private hospital.

Polikliniki Ygia (Paphos)

PrivateGeSY
Paphos

Sister clinic to Limassol Ygia.

Larnaca Eye Institute

Private
Larnaca

Specialist ophthalmology centre.

Eden Medical Centre (Larnaca)

PrivateGeSY
Larnaca

General private + outpatient + dental.

Polikliniki Ygia (Larnaca)

PrivateGeSY
Larnaca

Day-clinic + specialists.

Konstantinou Polyclinic (Paralimni)

PrivateGeSY
Famagusta

Main private alternative to Famagusta General.

Mitera Limassol IVF

Private
Limassol

Fertility / IVF specialist.

Pedoulas Recovery Centre (Troodos)

Private
Nicosia

Mountain rehab + addiction recovery.

Pharmacies

Cyprus pharmacies operate on a rotation system — each district maintains a list of 'on-duty' pharmacies open evenings + Sundays + holidays. Find the rotating list at https://www.pcc.gov.cy/ or call 1402 (free national helpline).