# 🇨🇾 Cyprus — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Cyprus from VisaPassage.
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21 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cyprus Short-Stay Visa (Tourism) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €150 | 15 days |
| Cyprus Pro-Visa (Online Pre-Authorisation) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | €0 | €49 | — |
| Cyprus Transit Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 5 days | — | €150 | 15 days |
| Cyprus Short-Stay Visa (Business) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €150 | 15 days |

- **Cyprus Short-Stay Visa (Tourism)** — Key documents: Application form, Valid passport, Recent photograph, Travel medical insurance, Proof of funds, Proof of accommodation, Travel itinerary · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: cyprusinuk.com
- **Cyprus Pro-Visa (Online Pre-Authorisation)** — Key documents: Online application, Passport copy, Direct flight booking, Proof of funds, Accommodation details · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy
- **Cyprus Transit Visa** — Key documents: Application form, Valid passport, Onward visa, Onward ticket, Photograph · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: cyprusinuk.com
- **Cyprus Short-Stay Visa (Business)** — Key documents: Application form, Valid passport, Invitation letter, Employer letter, Travel medical insurance, Proof of funds, Flight and accommodation reservations · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: cyprusinuk.com

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cyprus Student Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €70 | €200 | 90 days |

- **Cyprus Student Residence Permit** — Key documents: Application via the higher-education institution, Valid passport, Letter of acceptance, Academic qualifications, Proof of financial means, Health insurance, Clean criminal record certificate, Biometric data · Rights: Work: up to 20 h/week · Study: Full-time enrolment required · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €70 | €200 | 42 days |
| Cyprus Startup Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €120 | €250 | 56 days |
| Cyprus Employment Permit – Companies of Foreign Interests (BCS) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €70 | €200 | 30 days |
| Cyprus General Employment Permit (Single Permit – GEN) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €120 | €200 | 120 days |
| Cyprus EU Blue Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €110 | €200 | 90 days |
| Cyprus Seasonal Worker Permit (ESW) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 240 days | €170 | €200 | 90 days |
| Cyprus Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 1,095 days | €180 | €250 | 90 days |

- **Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa** — Key documents: Application form MVIS, Valid passport, Proof of remote work, Proof of income, Health insurance, Clean criminal record certificate, Proof of accommodation, Biometric data · Rights: Work: Remote work for foreign employer only · Study: Permitted alongside residence · Family: Family included; no work rights · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy
- **Cyprus Startup Visa** — Key documents: Startup Visa application to the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Notification of Initial Approval, Valid passport, Visa application at consular authorities or Migration Department, Clean criminal record certificate, Proof of accommodation in Cyprus, Biometric data · Rights: Work: Run own innovative startup · Study: Permitted alongside residence · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family included; spouse labour access · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy
- **Cyprus Employment Permit – Companies of Foreign Interests (BCS)** — Key documents: Application for entry/residence and employment permit, Valid passport, Employment contract, Academic qualifications or proof of experience, BSC registration confirmation, Clean criminal record certificate, Medical examinations, Biometric data · Rights: Work: Employment at foreign-interest company · Study: Permitted alongside residence · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family included; spouse free labour access · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy
- **Cyprus General Employment Permit (Single Permit – GEN)** — Key documents: Application for entry, residence and work permit, Valid passport, Employment contract approved by Department of Labour, Medical examinations, Clean criminal record certificate, Biometric data · Rights: Work: Employment with sponsoring employer · Study: Permitted alongside residence · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and children under 18 as dependents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy
- **Cyprus EU Blue Card** — Key documents: EU Blue Card application, Valid passport, Employment contract, Higher education qualification or proof of professional skills, Clean criminal record certificate, Health insurance, Biometric data · Rights: Work: Highly qualified employment · Study: Permitted alongside residence · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification; favourable terms · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy
- **Cyprus Seasonal Worker Permit (ESW)** — Key documents: Employer application for entry and seasonal work permit, Valid passport, Stamped seasonal employment contract, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Biometric data · Rights: Work: Seasonal employment, max 8 months/year · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy
- **Cyprus Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) Permit** — Key documents: Application by host employer, Valid passport, Proof of group employment, Assignment letter / work contract, Qualifications, Health insurance, Biometric data · Rights: Work: Employment with the transferring group · Study: Permitted alongside residence · Family: Family permits with same validity · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment (Regulation 6(2) Fast-Track) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €500 | — | 60 days |
| Cyprus Investment Programme (Citizenship by Investment) | Not available | — | — | — | — |
| Cyprus Category F Immigration Permit (Passive Income) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €500 | — | — |
| Cyprus Long-Stay Visitor Permit ('Pink Slip') | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €70 | — | 120 days |

- **Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment (Regulation 6(2) Fast-Track)** — Key documents: Application form MIP2, Valid passport, Proof of investment, Evidence funds came from abroad, Proof of annual income, Clean criminal record certificate, Health insurance policy, Marriage and birth certificates (+1 more) · Rights: Study: Permitted as resident · Residency: Permanent residence from grant · Family: Spouse and minor children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy
- **Cyprus Investment Programme (Citizenship by Investment)** — 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. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: aljazeera.com
- **Cyprus Category F Immigration Permit (Passive Income)** — Key documents: Application form MIP2, Valid passport, Proof of secured annual income from abroad, Declaration/affidavit of income, Clean criminal record certificate, Proof of accommodation in Cyprus, Health insurance, Marriage/birth certificates · Rights: Study: Permitted as resident · Residency: Permanent residence (Reg 5) from grant · Family: Spouse and children under 18 · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy
- **Cyprus Long-Stay Visitor Permit ('Pink Slip')** — Key documents: Application form MVIS8, Valid passport, Proof of sufficient income from abroad, Bank deposit in a Cypriot bank, Rental agreement or title deed, Health insurance, Biometric data · Rights: Family: Spouse and children under 18 as dependents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cyprus Family Reunification Permit (FR) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €200 | €250 | 270 days |
| Cyprus Residence Permit for Family Members of Cypriot Citizens | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €80 | €250 | 120 days |
| Cypriot Citizenship by Descent / Cypriot Origin | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €20 | — | — |

- **Cyprus Family Reunification Permit (FR)** — Key documents: Application by the sponsor, Valid passports, Marriage certificate, Birth certificates of children, Proof of stable resources, Proof of suitable accommodation, Health insurance, Biometric data · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy
- **Cyprus Residence Permit for Family Members of Cypriot Citizens** — Key documents: Application form (CYE with employment / CYV without), Valid passport, Marriage or civil union certificate, ID of the Cypriot citizen, Birth certificates, Biometric data · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy
- **Cypriot Citizenship by Descent / Cypriot Origin** — Key documents: Application form M121/M123, Applicant's birth certificate, Parents' marriage certificate, Proof of parent's Cypriot citizenship, Applicant's and parents' passport copies · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cyprus Residence Permit for Priests, Monks and Nuns | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €70 | €200 | 120 days |
| Cyprus EU Long-Term Resident Status | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €30 | — | 270 days |

- **Cyprus Residence Permit for Priests, Monks and Nuns** — Key documents: Application form MVIS8, Valid passport, Letter from the church/diocese, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Biometric data · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy
- **Cyprus EU Long-Term Resident Status** — Key documents: Application form MLT3, Valid passport with travel history, Current residence permit, Evidence of stable and regular resources, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Biometric data · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.cy

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