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Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Cyprus Short-Stay Visa (Tourism)
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National short-stay visa for nationals who need a visa to visit Cyprus for tourism; Cyprus is an EU member but, as of June 2026, not yet a full Schengen member (accession targeted for 2026), so it issues its own national visas. Allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period; fee is EUR 90 for single, double or multiple entry. Holders of valid double/multiple-entry Schengen visas and biometric passport holders of several countries (e.g. Serbia, Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova) are exempt.
Government fee
€90
Service fee
€150
Processing time
15 days
Max stay
90 days
Document checklist (8)
Application formCompleted and signed short-stay visa application form.
Valid passportValid at least 3 months beyond intended departure, with blank pages.
Travel medical insuranceMinimum coverage of EUR 30,000 valid in Cyprus.
Proof of fundsRecent bank statements showing sufficient means for the stay.
Proof of accommodationHotel booking or host invitation for the whole stay.
Travel itineraryRound-trip flight reservation.
Employment letterOptionalLetter from employer or proof of self-employment/studies.
Tourist Visa
Cyprus Pro-Visa (Online Pre-Authorisation)
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Free online pre-authorisation historically available to nationals of Russia (and previously some other states) for single-entry tourist visits of up to 90 days, valid 180 days from issue; the visa stamp is issued on arrival at Larnaca or Paphos airports and entry must be by direct flight from the applicant's country. Requirements for Russian applicants were significantly tightened from 11 December 2024 (bank/salary statements, sponsorship letters), and with no direct Russia–Cyprus flights the scheme is of limited practical use. Status should be confirmed with a Cypriot consulate before travel.
Passport copyScan of the passport bio page; passport valid for the stay.
Direct flight bookingEntry must be via Larnaca or Paphos airports by direct flight.
Proof of fundsBank statement or sponsorship letter (required since Dec 2024).
Accommodation detailsHotel booking or host address in Cyprus.
Transit Visa
Cyprus Transit Visa
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Category A airport-transit visas allow passage through the international transit area of Cypriot airports without entering the country; Category B transit visas allow crossing Cyprus en route to a third country, normally for up to five days. Required only for certain nationalities; most visa-required travellers connecting onward by air need only an airport transit visa if listed. Issued by Cypriot consular authorities abroad.
Service fee
€150
Processing time
15 days
Max stay
5 days
Document checklist (5)
Application formCompleted transit visa application form.
Valid passportValid at least 3 months beyond transit date.
Onward visaValid visa for the destination country, where required.
Onward ticketConfirmed ticket for the continuation of the journey.
PhotographOne recent passport-size photo.
Business Visitor Visa
Cyprus Short-Stay Visa (Business)
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Same national short-stay (C) visa issued for business purposes such as meetings, negotiations and conferences; no work for a Cypriot employer is permitted. Allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period; multiple-entry visas with longer validity can be issued to frequent business travellers. Fee EUR 90; processing normally 15 days (extendable to 45).
Government fee
€90
Service fee
€150
Processing time
15 days
Max stay
90 days
Document checklist (7)
Application formCompleted and signed visa application form.
Valid passportValid at least 3 months beyond departure date.
Invitation letterInvitation from the Cypriot company/partner stating purpose and dates.
Employer letterLetter from sending employer confirming the business trip.
Travel medical insuranceMinimum EUR 30,000 coverage.
Proof of fundsBank statements or company guarantee of expenses.
Flight and accommodation reservationsRound-trip booking and hotel confirmation.
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Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Cyprus Student Residence Permit
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Residence route for third-country nationals admitted to full-time study at a recognised Cypriot higher-education institution; the institution files the entry-permit application (examined within 1 month), and after arrival the student obtains a 1-year renewable residence permit (residence applications examined within 3 months). Students may work up to 20 hours/week in designated sectors (38 during holidays) and enjoy intra-EU study mobility of up to 360 days. Graduates at master's level or above may stay an extra 12 months to seek work or start a business; status cannot be obtained while in Cyprus on a tourist visa.
Work: up to 20 h/week
Study: Full-time enrolment required
Government fee
€70
Service fee
€200
Processing time
90 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (8)
Application via the higher-education institutionEntry permit application filed by the institution (EUR 70 entry+residence permit; EUR 140 incl. alien registration).
Valid passportValid travel document.
Letter of acceptanceAdmission to a full-time programme at a recognised institution.
Academic qualificationsAttested copies of previous diplomas/certificates.
Proof of financial meansEvidence of funds to cover tuition and living expenses (bank confirmation).
Health insurancePrivate insurance covering all risks in Cyprus.
Clean criminal record certificateFrom the country of residence.
Biometric dataRegistration in the Aliens' Register within 7 days of arrival.
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Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
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Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Digital Nomad Visa
Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa
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Temporary residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals working remotely for employers or clients registered abroad, requiring stable net monthly income of at least EUR 3,500 (after tax). First permit is issued for one year and renewable once for up to two more years; family members may join but cannot work in Cyprus. The scheme is capped (official ceiling 500 permits) and applications must be filed with the Migration Department within 3 months of arrival; fee EUR 70 plus EUR 70 first-time alien registration.
Work: Remote work for foreign employer only
Study: Permitted alongside residence
Family: Family included; no work rights
Government fee
€70
Service fee
€200
Processing time
42 days
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
€3,500
Document checklist (8)
Application form MVISSubmitted to the Migration Department in Nicosia within 3 months of arrival.
Valid passportCopy of valid passport with entry stamp/visa.
Proof of remote workEmployment contract with foreign employer or contracts with clients abroad.
Proof of incomeEvidence of net monthly income of at least EUR 3,500 (bank statements, payslips).
Health insurancePrivate medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care in Cyprus.
Clean criminal record certificateFrom the country of residence, officially translated and certified.
Proof of accommodationRental agreement or property title in Cyprus.
Biometric dataPhoto, fingerprints and signature captured at the Department or district police immigration unit.
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Cyprus Startup Visa
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Scheme (renewed until December 2026) allowing third-country founders, individually or as a team, to establish and run an innovative high-growth startup in Cyprus. The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy evaluates the business within 5 weeks; initial approval grants the right to economic activity for 2 years (renewable for at least 1 more year), after which a visa/entry and residence permit application is decided within about 3 weeks. Fees: EUR 120 entry permit plus temporary residence permit, EUR 130 issuance/renewal, EUR 70 alien registration.
Work: Run own innovative startup
Study: Permitted alongside residence
Residency after 5 years
Family: Family included; spouse labour access
Government fee
€120
Service fee
€250
Processing time
56 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (7)
Startup Visa application to the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital PolicyBusiness plan and supporting evaluation documents for the innovative startup.
Notification of Initial ApprovalIssued after positive evaluation; visa application must follow within 6 months (or 1 month if already in Cyprus).
Valid passportValid travel document.
Visa application at consular authorities or Migration DepartmentFor entry/registration/residence permit.
Clean criminal record certificateOfficially translated and certified.
Proof of accommodation in CyprusRental agreement or ownership title.
Biometric dataPhoto, fingerprints and signature within one week of application.
Skilled Work Visa
Cyprus Employment Permit – Companies of Foreign Interests (BCS)
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Residence and employment permit for third-country nationals hired by companies of foreign interests registered with the Business Support Centre, with no quotas or labour-market test for highly paid staff. Requires a minimum gross monthly salary of EUR 2,500, relevant academic qualifications or 2 years' experience, and an employment contract of at least 2 years; permits are issued for up to 3 years with no maximum overall stay and applications are examined within 1 month. Spouses of such employees get free access to paid employment; companies must reach a 30% Cypriot/EU workforce ratio by 2 Jan 2027.
Work: Employment at foreign-interest company
Study: Permitted alongside residence
Residency after 5 years
Family: Family included; spouse free labour access
Government fee
€70
Service fee
€200
Processing time
30 days
Validity
1,095 days
Min. income / month
€2,500
Document checklist (8)
Application for entry/residence and employment permitSubmitted by the employer to the Migration Department headquarters in Nicosia (EUR 70 entry+residence permit, EUR 80 issuance/renewal).
Valid passportCopy of valid travel document.
Employment contractMinimum 2-year duration, gross monthly salary at least EUR 2,500, duly stamped.
Academic qualifications or proof of experienceDegree or evidence of at least 2 years' relevant experience.
BSC registration confirmationEmployer's registration in the Register of Foreign Interest Companies.
Clean criminal record certificateFrom country of origin/residence.
Medical examinationsHealth certificates as required for employment permits.
Biometric dataPhoto, fingerprints and signature.
Skilled Work Visa
Cyprus General Employment Permit (Single Permit – GEN)
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Standard combined residence and work permit for third-country nationals with a job offer in Cyprus, generally subject to a labour-market test and a contract stamped by the Department of Labour. Entry requires an entry permit (EUR 120 with the permit), the permit is issued for up to 3 years, and the overall maximum stay for general employment is 4 years (no limit for some categories such as athletes, farm workers and specialised cooks). Examination takes up to 4 months.
Work: Employment with sponsoring employer
Study: Permitted alongside residence
Residency after 5 years
Family: Spouse and children under 18 as dependents
Government fee
€120
Service fee
€200
Processing time
120 days
Validity
1,095 days
Document checklist (7)
Application for entry, residence and work permitSubmitted at the Migration Department in Nicosia.
Valid passportValid travel document.
Employment contract approved by Department of LabourSealed contract following a labour-market test.
Medical examinationsHealth certificates (may be carried out in Cyprus for some categories).
Clean criminal record certificateFrom the country of origin/residence.
Biometric dataPhoto, fingerprints and signature within 7 days of arrival.
Employer guaranteesOptionalBank guarantee/repatriation guarantee as required by the Department.
Skilled Work Visa
Cyprus EU Blue Card
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Residence/work permit for highly qualified non-EU nationals, transposed into Cypriot law on 1 Aug 2024 with applications accepted since mid-2025; currently restricted (without quota) to ICT, pharmaceutical research and maritime sectors, with zero quotas for other professions. Requires a gross annual salary of at least EUR 43,632, a contract of at least 6 months, and a higher-education degree or (for ICT occupations) 3 years' relevant experience within the last 7. Issued for 24-36 months (EUR 110 entry permit + card; 90-day examination), with intra-EU mobility, facilitated family reunification and a path toward long-term residence.
Work: Highly qualified employment
Study: Permitted alongside residence
Residency after 5 years
Family: Family reunification; favourable terms
Government fee
€110
Service fee
€200
Processing time
90 days
Validity
1,095 days
Min. income / month
€3,636
Document checklist (7)
EU Blue Card applicationSubmitted at the Migration Department headquarters in Nicosia; fee EUR 110 (entry permit and card) or EUR 95 issuance/renewal.
Valid passportValid travel document.
Employment contractAt least 6 months in an eligible sector with gross annual salary of at least EUR 43,632, stamped.
Higher education qualification or proof of professional skillsDegree, or 3 years' ICT professional experience within the preceding 7 years.
Clean criminal record certificateOfficially translated and certified.
Health insuranceCoverage for periods not covered by national insurance.
Biometric dataPhoto, fingerprints and signature; also needed for renewals.
Seasonal Work Visa
Cyprus Seasonal Worker Permit (ESW)
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Entry, residence and work permit for third-country nationals in season-dependent sectors designated by Council of Ministers decree, for a maximum of 8 months within any 12-month period. The employer applies while the worker is abroad (EUR 170 registration, entry permit and seasonal permit; renewals EUR 85) and applications are examined within 90 days. A worker who has accumulated 6 years of seasonal residence/work in Cyprus can no longer apply, and must leave on expiry unless granted another status.
Work: Seasonal employment, max 8 months/year
Government fee
€170
Service fee
€200
Processing time
90 days
Max stay
240 days
Validity
240 days
Document checklist (6)
Employer application for entry and seasonal work permitSubmitted while the worker is abroad.
Valid passportValid travel document.
Stamped seasonal employment contractIn a sector designated as seasonal by decree.
Proof of accommodationAdequate accommodation arranged for the season.
Health insuranceCoverage for the duration of the stay.
Biometric dataPhoto, fingerprints and signature within 7 days of arrival.
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
Cyprus Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) Permit
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Permit for managers, specialists and trainee employees temporarily transferred from a non-EU company to an entity of the same group in Cyprus, requiring prior group employment (12 months for managers/specialists, 6 for trainees). Issued for up to 3 years for managers and specialists and 1 year for trainees; the application is filed by the Cypriot employer (EUR 180 registration, entry permit and ICT permit) and examined within 90 days. Includes EU short-term (90/180 days) and long-term mobility to other member states and facilitated family reunification.
Work: Employment with the transferring group
Study: Permitted alongside residence
Family: Family permits with same validity
Government fee
€180
Service fee
€250
Processing time
90 days
Max stay
1,095 days
Validity
1,095 days
Document checklist (7)
Application by host employerFiled at the Migration Department headquarters while the transferee is abroad.
Valid passportValid travel document covering the transfer period.
Proof of group employmentEvidence of at least 12 months (managers/specialists) or 6 months (trainees) within the group.
Assignment letter / work contractConfirming the transfer, role, remuneration and duration.
QualificationsUniversity degree for trainee employees; professional qualifications for specialists.
Health insuranceCoverage during the transfer.
Biometric dataPhoto, fingerprints and signature on arrival registration.
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Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
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Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment (Regulation 6(2) Fast-Track)
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Fast-track permanent immigration permit for third-country nationals investing at least EUR 300,000 (plus VAT where applicable) in a new-build home/apartment, other real estate, the share capital of a Cypriot company employing at least 5 people, or units of Cyprus collective investment funds (AIF/AIFLNP/RAIF), with funds transferred from abroad. Applicants must also prove secured annual income of at least EUR 50,000 (+EUR 15,000 for a spouse, +EUR 10,000 per minor child) and may not take up employment except as director of the investee company. The permit is of unlimited duration (10-year renewable card), examination takes about 2 months, and the investment must be maintained; absence from Cyprus for 2 years voids the permit.
Study: Permitted as resident
Residency: Permanent residence from grant
Family: Spouse and minor children included
Government fee
€500
Processing time
60 days
Validity
3,650 days
Min. investment
€300,000
Document checklist (9)
Application form MIP2Submitted in person or via authorised representative to the Migration Department in Nicosia; fee EUR 500 plus EUR 70 per person for alien registration.
Valid passportCopy of valid passport of applicant and dependants.
Proof of investmentSale contract filed with the Department of Lands and Surveys, share certificates, or fund unit titles worth at least EUR 300,000, with payment receipts.
Evidence funds came from abroadRemittances/bank certificates linking the investment money to foreign sources (not domestic borrowing).
Proof of annual incomeTax return or certified accountant's certificates showing at least EUR 50,000 secured annual income from abroad.
Clean criminal record certificateFor applicant and spouse from country of origin and residence.
Health insurance policyCovering inpatient and outpatient care, unless covered by GESY.
Marriage and birth certificatesDuly certified and officially translated, for dependants.
Declaration of non-employmentOfficial statement that applicant/spouse will not work in Cyprus except as director of the investee company.
Citizenship by Investment
Cyprus Investment Programme (Citizenship by Investment)
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Suspended/abolished effective 1 November 2020 following the 'Cyprus Papers' revelations and EU infringement proceedings; no replacement CBI exists and the EUR 300,000 Reg. 6(2) permanent residence route is the remaining investment option.
Cyprus Category F Immigration Permit (Passive Income)
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Permanent immigration permit for persons with secured annual income from abroad sufficient to live in Cyprus without working; the official minimum is EUR 9,568 per year plus EUR 4,613 per dependant (in practice substantially higher amounts are expected), from pensions, dividends, interest or rents. The permit has unlimited duration with a 10-year renewable card, and lapses after 2 years of absence from Cyprus. The standard (non-expedited) track suffers a multi-year processing backlog, making Regulation 6(2) the faster alternative.
Study: Permitted as resident
Residency: Permanent residence (Reg 5) from grant
Family: Spouse and children under 18
Government fee
€500
Validity
3,650 days
Min. income / month
€797.33
Document checklist (8)
Application form MIP2Submitted to the Migration Department in Nicosia; fee EUR 500 for all persons in the application.
Valid passportCopies for applicant and dependants.
Proof of secured annual income from abroadPension statements, dividends, rents or deposits totalling at least EUR 9,568 plus EUR 4,613 per dependant.
Declaration/affidavit of incomeAffidavit or official statement of annual income.
Clean criminal record certificateDuly certified and officially translated.
Proof of accommodation in CyprusTitle deed, sale contract or rental agreement.
Health insurancePrivate medical insurance covering risks in Cyprus.
Marriage/birth certificatesFor spouse and children under 18 included as dependants.
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
Cyprus Long-Stay Visitor Permit ('Pink Slip')
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Temporary residence permit (commonly called the 'pink slip') for third-country nationals wishing to stay in Cyprus beyond 90 days for long holidays, touring, or to explore residing in Cyprus, without any economic activity. The applicant enters with a visa, then applies (form MVIS8, EUR 70 fee plus EUR 70 first registration) showing sufficient foreign income, accommodation and health insurance; first permits are issued for 1 year and are renewable, with examination usually within 4 months. Dependent spouse, minor children and certain dependent relatives can obtain linked visitor permits.
Family: Spouse and children under 18 as dependents
Government fee
€70
Processing time
120 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Application form MVIS8Submitted before the entry visa expires.
Valid passportPermit issued up to 3 months before passport expiry.
Proof of sufficient income from abroadBank statements/income evidence showing means to live without working in Cyprus.
Bank deposit in a Cypriot bankEvidence of funds in a local account to cover the stay.
Rental agreement or title deedProof of accommodation in Cyprus.
Health insurancePrivate medical cover for the permit period.
Biometric dataPhoto, fingerprints and signature.
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Residence by Real Estate
Business Investor Visa
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
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Retirement Visa
Working Holiday Visa
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Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Cyprus Family Reunification Permit (FR)
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Allows a third-country national legally resident in Cyprus for at least 2 years (waived for ICT permit holders, researchers, and employees of approved foreign-interest companies), holding a permit valid at least 1 year with a prospect of permanent residence, to sponsor a spouse and minor children. The marriage must predate the application by at least 1 year and the spouse must be at least 21; entry requires an entry permit (EUR 200 fee per permit), and applications are examined within 9 months (90 days for ICT/researcher sponsors). First permits are issued for 1 year, renewable in line with the sponsor's permit; spouses have direct labour-market access.
Government fee
€200
Service fee
€250
Processing time
270 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (8)
Application by the sponsorFiled at the Migration Department headquarters in Nicosia.
Valid passportsOf the sponsor and each family member.
Marriage certificateMarriage at least 1 year before application; duly certified and translated.
Birth certificates of childrenFor minor, unmarried children, incl. adoption decisions where relevant.
Proof of stable resourcesEvidence of income sufficient to support the family without social assistance.
Proof of suitable accommodationRental agreement or title deed.
Health insuranceFor all family members.
Biometric dataPhoto, fingerprints and signature of each family member.
Spouse / Partner Visa
Cyprus Residence Permit for Family Members of Cypriot Citizens
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Facilitated residence route for third-country spouses/civil partners of Cypriot citizens, parents of minor Cypriot citizens, and dependent descendants under 21 or dependent ascendants. Spouses and parents of minor Cypriots get free access to employment and self-employment; permits with employment can be issued for up to 5 years (EUR 80 fee; EUR 50 without employment) and applications are examined within 4 months, with the Cypriot citizen present at submission. Residence rights can be retained personally after divorce or death of the Cypriot spouse under conditions.
Government fee
€80
Service fee
€250
Processing time
120 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (7)
Application form (CYE with employment / CYV without)Submitted with the Cypriot citizen present.
Valid passportOf the third-country family member.
Marriage or civil union certificateDuly certified and officially translated.
ID of the Cypriot citizenProof of Cypriot citizenship of the sponsor.
Birth certificatesFor children/parental relationship where applicable.
Proof of common residenceOptionalEvidence of genuine cohabitation/address in Cyprus.
Biometric dataPhoto, fingerprints and signature.
Ancestry / Repatriation
Cypriot Citizenship by Descent / Cypriot Origin
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Persons born abroad after 16 August 1960 to a parent who was a Cypriot citizen (paternal line; maternal line for births after 11 June 1999, with registration options for earlier births) can register as Cypriot citizens, as can other persons of Cypriot origin under related categories. Applications (e.g. form M121 consular birth certificate, fee about EUR 20 plus stamps) are filed at the Civil Registry and Migration Department or Cypriot consulates abroad. Successful applicants receive full citizenship and an EU passport; holders of diaspora Special Identity Cards also enjoy free labour-market access.
Government fee
€20
Document checklist (5)
Application form M121/M123Depending on birth date and category of Cypriot origin.
Applicant's birth certificateDuly certified and translated.
Parents' marriage certificateWhere applicable.
Proof of parent's Cypriot citizenshipParent's Cypriot passport, ID or certificate of registration.
Applicant's and parents' passport copiesPhotocopies of bio pages.
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Dependent Relative Visa
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Religious Worker Visa
Cyprus Residence Permit for Priests, Monks and Nuns
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Distinct visitor-permit category for priests, monks and nuns of the Orthodox Church or of recognised religious-minority churches in Cyprus, issued for up to 3 years upon request of the church. Salaried priests can alternatively be employed under the general employment route with a letter of assignment from the diocese, with no maximum duration of stay and entry possible on a consular visa. Fees are EUR 70 for the permit plus EUR 70 first-time alien registration.
Government fee
€70
Service fee
€200
Processing time
120 days
Validity
1,095 days
Document checklist (6)
Application form MVIS8Visitor permit application for clergy category.
Valid passportValid travel document.
Letter from the church/dioceseAssignment or request letter from the relevant church.
Proof of accommodationMonastery/church or private accommodation details.
Health insuranceMedical cover for the stay.
Biometric dataPhoto, fingerprints and signature.
Long-Term Residence Permit
Cyprus EU Long-Term Resident Status
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EU long-term resident status for third-country nationals who have resided legally and continuously in government-controlled areas of Cyprus for the 5 years before applying, with absences under 6 consecutive months and 10 months in total; students, seasonal workers and purely temporary categories are excluded. Application (form MLT3) costs EUR 30 and is examined within 6-12 months; the permit is issued for 5 years and is renewable. Status is lost after 12 consecutive months outside the EU or 6 consecutive years outside Cyprus.
Government fee
€30
Processing time
270 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (7)
Application form MLT3Submitted at the Migration Department offices in Nicosia; fee EUR 30.
Valid passport with travel historyPassport pages of the last 5 years showing arrivals/departures.
Current residence permitValid residence permit in Cyprus.
Evidence of stable and regular resourcesIncome evidence sufficient to support self and family.
Health insuranceSickness insurance coverage.
Proof of accommodationTitle deed or rental agreement.
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