How to get Cyprus residency?
EU citizens who wish to stay and work in Cyprus should obtain the Registration Certificate (Cyprus Yellow Slip) within a period of 3 months staying in Cyprus. By obtaining the relevant certificate the individual will have the same rights as Cyprus citizens. The procedure is as follows:
1. Book an appointment with the immigration office.
2. Complete and submit the relevant form (MEU1) to the local immigration office along with certified copies of the following documents*. The applicant should physically visit the local immigration office himself during the evaluation process.
- Passport
- Marriage apostiled certificate (translated); if applicable
- Children birth certificate; if applicable
- Rental or purchase agreement of an immovable property in Cyprus
- Bank statement
- Health insurance; if applied as a visitor
- Two passport size photos
- Copy of employment contract; if applicable
- Fee of €20
A non-EU citizen travelling to Cyprus for vacation needs to obtain a short-term visa. If staying more than 90 days in Cyprus then will need to apply for the pink slip (temporary resident). This will extend the period of staying up to 1 year. When obtaining a pink slip should not live more than 90 days outside Cyprus.
The procedure obtaining a pink slip is as follows:
1. Book an appointment with the immigration office.
2. Complete and submit the relevant form (MVIS) to the local immigration office along with certified copies of the following documents:
- Passport
- Marriage apostiled certificate (translated)
- Children birth certificate
- Bank statement stating funds at least an amount which could compensate for 1 year leaving in Cyprus
- Health insurance
- Four passport size photos
- Fee of €140
EU and non-EU residents who stayed more than 5 years in Cyprus could apply for a permanent residency.
