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Travel to Cyprus for work

Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Cyprus and how to get one if you do.

From:
Department for Business and Trade
Published
30 June 2021
Last updated
15 April 2024 바카라 사이트� See all updates

This guide is for British citizens travelling for business or other work purposes. It explains what employers, employees, or the self-employed need to do if they need a visa or permit.

This information is provided as a guide only. You must always check the exact application process and document requirements with the Cypriot embassy or .

Entry requirements

If you바카라 사이트檙e going to Cyprus to work (or any other EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein) you must make sure you meet passport and other travel requirements.听

Cyprus is not in the Schengen area. However, if you바카라 사이트檙e travelling for business for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, you may be able to do some business-related activities without needing a visa or permit, such as attend business meetings. Cyprus applies a separate 90-day rule.听

If you바카라 사이트檙e staying for longer, or for other types of work, you may need a visa or permit.听

The Cypriot authorities are responsible for setting and enforcing entry rules. They decide which activities need a visa or permit, or which may be exempt.听

You must always check with the Cypriot embassy or before you travel, to make sure you meet their legal requirements.听

If you바카라 사이트檙e working in more than one country, you need to check the entry rules of each country.听

If you need a passport, visa or permit, you should apply well in advance of travel.听

Visa and permit documents听

This guide explains the general application process for some of the visa or permit types available in Cyprus. It includes a checklist of documents that you바카라 사이트檒l usually need to include when applying.听

It may not cover all scenarios so you must always check the exact application process and document requirements with the Cypriot embassy or .听

You must also check what format the documents should be presented in, including if they must be:听

Countries often use the terms visa, work permit and residence permit differently. For example, some may refer to a work permit as a visa.听

This guide uses the same terms used in Cyprus, so you know which ones to use when speaking to Cyprus바카라 사이트檚 authorities.听

Check if you need a visa or permit听

Cyprus isn바카라 사이트檛 in the Schengen area. The Schengen area countries apply the 90-day visa waiver rule as a group.听

This means if you visit one or more of the Schengen area countries within a 180 day-period, it all counts towards the Schengen 90-day limit.听

Cyprus applies a separate 90-day limit. It doesn바카라 사이트檛 apply the 90 days as a group with the Schengen area countries.听

This means you can spend up to 90 days in a 180-day period in other European countries and it won바카라 사이트檛 affect how long you can spend in Cyprus. You바카라 사이트檒l still be able to stay in Cyprus visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.听

You do not need a visa or permit if you바카라 사이트檙e travelling to Cyprus for up to 90 days in a 180-day period for specific business-related activities. These activities can include:听

  • attending trade fairs, seminars or conventions听
  • attending and speaking at conferences听
  • running or attending job interviews听
  • negotiating, signing or executing deals or contracts听
  • meeting with clients, customers or colleagues听
  • meeting with contractors or vendor听
  • providing and receiving classroom-based or on the job-training听
  • shadowing someone바카라 사이트檚 job听
  • fact-finding visits听
  • attending kick-off meetings听
  • attending board meetings听

Border checks听

At the border, you may be asked to show:听

  • proof of return travel, such as plane or train tickets听
  • health insurance that covers your stay听
  • proof of your accommodation for your entire stay听
  • enough money for the duration of your trip听
  • an invitation letter from your employer explaining your trip听

Check Cyprus바카라 사이트� exemptions听

Certain types of work and activities in Europe do not require a visa or permit because they바카라 사이트檙e exempt.听

All countries have their own exemptions. What may be exempt in one country may not be in another. You should always check with the country바카라 사이트檚 authorities.听

The following may not require a visa or permit in Cyprus for up to 90 days in a 180-day period:听

  • those with an EU intra company transfer (EU ICT) permit or EU Blue Card from another country听

Further checks听

If you바카라 사이트檙e not sure if you need a visa or permit to travel you can get advice from the Cypriot embassy or .听

Applying for a visa or permit听

This guide outlines the steps required for each visa or permit to help you prepare, but you바카라 사이트檒l need to check the exact rules and processes with the Cypriot embassy or .听

Taking your family听

You won바카라 사이트檛 be able to get dependant visas for any family members if you바카라 사이트檙e working on one of the short-term permits. They may be able to join you for up to 90 days under the visa waiver rules. They can also apply for a ).听

There are different rules for taking families if you have a longer-term residence permit. You can apply for permits for your family members, as long as:听

  • you바카라 사이트檝e lived in Cyprus for at least 2 years听
  • you바카라 사이트檙e holding a residence permit with a duration of at least 1 year听
  • you have a reasonable chance of getting the right of permanent residence听

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Short and long-term residence and employment permits听

You need a temporary residence and employment permit if you바카라 사이트檙e in Cyprus for up to 6 months because you바카라 사이트檙e:听

You can extend it if you need to stay longer.听

You need a temporary residence and employment permit if you바카라 사이트檙e in Cyprus because you바카라 사이트檙e:听

A temporary residence and employment permit is valid for up to 4 years depending on which one you need.听

Short-term work for an oil or gas company听

You need a short-term temporary residence and employment permit if you바카라 사이트檙e working for up to 6 months in the oil and gas sector.听

To qualify you must have the relevant education and professional experience.听

This permit can take 3 to 4 weeks to get. It바카라 사이트檚 valid for up to 6 months. You can extend it for up to 4 years.听

How it works听

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.听

  1. Your employer needs to get approval from the to employ you.听

  2. Your employer ( MNSP2 form) to the in Cyprus.听

  3. You register at the local police or the within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus.听

  4. You collect your residence permit once approved.听

Application documents听

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:听

  • completed permit application form听
  • UK passport, valid for at least 9 months听
  • degree or other qualification certificate approved by the Cypriot authorities听
  • CV听
  • medical certificate听
  • to cover deportation expenses, if needed听
  • employment contract听
  • health insurance cover听
  • police clearance certificate听

Working short term in professional sports听

To qualify for a short-term work and residence permit as a sports professional you must:听

  • be registered with a relevant sports association in Cyprus听
  • have an employment contract with the sports association听

This permit can take 12 to 24 weeks to get. It바카라 사이트檚 valid for up to 1 year and you can extend it.听

How it works听

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.听

  1. Your employer to the in Cyprus.听

  2. You register at the local police or the within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus.听

  3. You collect your residence permit once approved.听

Application documents听

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:听

  • completed permit application form听
  • UK passport, valid for at least 9 months听
  • degree or other qualification certificate听
  • CV听
  • certificate of registration with the relevant sports association in Cyprus听
  • approved employment contract, stamped and sealed by the relevant sports association听
  • health insurance cover听
  • copy of the athlete바카라 사이트檚 health card听
  • police clearance certificate听
  • medical certificate听
  • proof of your accommodation in Cyprus听

Short-term installation work听

You can apply for a short-term work and residence permit if you need to install specialised machinery, equipment or operating systems.听

To qualify you must have the relevant education and professional experience.听

This permit can take 4 to 12 weeks to get. It바카라 사이트檚 valid for up to 3 months and you cannot extend it.听

How it works听

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.听

  1. Your employer needs to get approval from the to employ you.听

  2. Your employer to the in Cyprus. You can enter Cyprus after the permit is issued.听

Application documents听

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:听

  • completed permit application form听
  • UK passport, valid for the duration of the permit plus 6 months听
  • degree or other qualification certificate听
  • CV听
  • to cover deportation expenses, if needed听
  • copy of employer바카라 사이트檚 passport听

Working in the arts听

You can apply for a short-term work and residence permit if you바카라 사이트檙e a creative artist, a performing artist, or someone assisting them.听

To qualify one of the following must apply. You must:听

  • have the required education and at least 2 years바카라 사이트� professional experience听
  • have been able to support yourself from your income as a creative artist, performing artist, or their assistant for at least the past 2 years听
  • be well-established in the UK or internationally, as an individual or part of a group听

If you바카라 사이트檙e in a group most of the members should have been part of the group for at least the past 2 years.听

If you바카라 사이트檙e supporting staff you바카라 사이트檒l be allowed to stay in Cyprus for a limited time for specific performances or events. Group and support staff applications should be submitted at the same time as for the artist.听

This permit can take 12 to 24 weeks to get. It바카라 사이트檚 valid for the duration of the performance or event.听

How it works听

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.听

  1. You or your employer needs to get approval from the to employ you.听

  2. You or your employer to the in Cyprus.听

  3. You register at the local police or the within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus.听

  4. You collect your residence permit once approved.听

Application documents听

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:听

  • completed permit application form听
  • UK passport, valid for at least 9 months听
  • copy of your employer바카라 사이트檚 passport, if they바카라 사이트檙e a person rather than a company听
  • to cover deportation expenses, if needed听
  • approval from the Special Administrative Commission of the Employment Department of the , if applicable听
  • approved employment contract, stamped and sealed by the Cypriot Labour Department, if applicable听
  • confirmation of registration with the 听
  • health insurance cover听
  • police clearance certificate听
  • medical certificate听
  • proof of your accommodation in Cyprus听

Journalists and correspondents听

You can apply for a short-term work and residence permit if you바카라 사이트檙e a UK-based journalist or media correspondent and are assigned to work in Cyprus.听

To qualify you must have a journalist identity card or certificate from the UK media company for your assignment in Cyprus.听

This permit can take 12 to 24 weeks to get. It바카라 사이트檚 valid for up to 1 year and you can extend it for up to 4 years.听

How it works听

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.听

  1. Your employer (MNSP2 form) to the in Cyprus.听

  2. You register at the local police or the within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus.听

  3. You collect your residence permit once approved.听

Application documents听

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:听

  • completed permit application form听
  • UK passport, valid for the duration of the permit plus 6 months听
  • journalist identity card听
  • health insurance cover听
  • medical certificate听
  • proof of your accommodation in Cyprus听

Transferring long term from a UK-based company to a branch in Cyprus听

You need an if your UK-based employer moves you to a branch in Cyprus to work for:听

  • up to 3 years听
  • 1 year if you are a trainee听

To qualify you must:听

  • be a manager, specialist or trainee听
  • have the education and professional experience required for the role听
  • have specialist knowledge in the field听
  • have worked for the UK company for at least 12 months (or 6 months for trainees)听
  • keep your UK employment contract听
  • stay on UK payroll 听

An ICT permit can take 4 to 16 weeks to get. It바카라 사이트檚 valid for up to 1 year and you can extend it for up to 3 years if you바카라 사이트檙e a manager or specialist.听

You can only apply for a new ICT permit once you바카라 사이트檝e spent 6 months outside of Cyprus.听

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type. .听

How it works听

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.听

  1. Your employer submits proof of your qualifications to the and proof that the branch in Cyprus and the UK company belong to the same group.听

  2. Your employer to Cyprus바카라 사이트� Civil Registry.听

  3. You register at the local police or the within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus.听

  4. You collect your ICT permit once approved.听

Application documents听

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:听

  • completed permit application form听
  • UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for the duration of the transfer听
  • Bachelor바카라 사이트檚 degree or other qualification certificate approved by the Cypriot authorities听
  • CV听
  • UK employment contract, stamped and sealed by the Cypriot Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance听
  • signed assignment agreement with your employer听
  • organisational charts or documents showing the relationship between the UK company and branch in Cyprus, approved by the Cypriot authorities听
  • evidence you바카라 사이트檝e been employed by your UK employer for at least 12 months听
  • birth certificates for you and any dependants听
  • marriage certificate, if applicable听
  • evidence of termination of any previous marriages听
  • health insurance cover for you and any dependants听
  • police clearance certificate for you and any dependants aged 16 and over (legalised with an apostille)听
  • medical certificate for you and any dependants听
  • proof of your accommodation in Cyprus听

Working for a company in Cyprus on a long-term Cypriot contract听

To qualify for a you must:听

  • have an employment offer from a company in Cyprus for at least 1 year听
  • be placed on Cypriot payroll听
  • meet minimum salary requirements for your role in Cyprus听
  • have a university degree听
  • have relevant education and professional experience听

The company in Cyprus must:听

  • be able to show that they have not been able to recruit anyone locally (from Cyprus or the rest of the EU)听
  • have most of its shares held by Cypriot or EU nationals听

This permit can take 12 to 24 weeks to get. It바카라 사이트檚 valid for up to 1 year and you can extend it for up to 4 years.听

You may be able to extend it for up to 6 years or indefinitely but would need to check with the authorities. This permit type can lead to permanent residency if you meet the criteria.听

If you have a family they may be able to join you with this permit type after 1 year. .听

How it works听

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.听

  1. Your employer may be asked to carry out a for 3 weeks 바카라 사이트� this depends on the sector and salary.听

  2. Your employer needs to get approval from the to employ you.听

  3. Your employer to the in Cyprus.听

  4. You register at the local police or the within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus.听

  5. You collect your residence permit once approved.听

Application documents听

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:听

  • completed 听
  • UK passport, valid for at least 12 months听
  • bachelor바카라 사이트檚 degree or other qualification certificate听
  • CV听
  • approved employment contract, stamped and sealed by the Cypriot 听
  • health insurance cover听
  • police clearance certificate听
  • medical certificate听
  • proof of your accommodation in Cyprus听

Working long term for a 바카라 사이트榗ompany of foreign interests바카라 사이트櫶�

To qualify for a temporary residence and employment permit for 바카라 사이트榚mployees in a company of foreign interests바카라 사이트� you must:听

  • have an employment offer from a company in Cyprus with foreign interests听
  • be placed on a Cypriot payroll听
  • 听
  • have a relevant degree or educational and professional experience relevant to the role听

The Cypriot company is usually considered to have 바카라 사이트榝oreign interests바카라 사이트� if one of the following applies:听

  • over 50% of its shares are held by non-EU nationals听
  • the percentage of foreign held share capital is equal to or greater than 鈧�200,000听
  • a direct investment of 鈧�200,000 by the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) of the company听

The company will be registered at the Civil Registry and Migration Department.听

This permit can take 6 to 8 weeks to get. It바카라 사이트檚 valid for up to 3 years. You may be able to extend it indefinitely, but you would need to check with the authorities. This permit can lead to permanent residency if you meet the criteria.听

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type. .听

How it works听

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.听

  1. Your employer gets confirmation from the that their company is 바카라 사이트榦f foreign interest바카라 사이트�.听

  2. You to the in Cyprus.听

  3. You register at the local police or the within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus, if you arrived with an entry permit.听

  4. You collect your residence permit once approved.听

Application documents听

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:听

  • completed permit application form听
  • UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 12 months听
  • degree or other qualification certificate or proof of relevant experience听
  • CV听
  • signed employment contract with your employer in Cyprus听
  • marriage certificate, if applicable听
  • evidence of termination of any previous marriages听
  • health insurance cover for you and any family members听
  • police clearance certificate for you and any family members听
  • medical certificate for you and any family members听
  • proof of your accommodation in Cyprus听

Founding or investing in a company in Cyprus听

You can apply for a if you want to set up, run and develop a start-up company with high growth potential in Cyprus. Before applying, please bear in mind that the scheme is going to close on 31 May 2024.听

There are start-up schemes for individuals and for teams.听

To qualify you must:听

  • be the sole originator or one of the founders of the start-up (there can be a maximum of 5 founders)听
  • have which can include venture capital funding, crowdfunding or other sources听
  • have a high level of proficiency in Greek or English听
  • submit a business plan which should confirm that the head office and tax domicile of the company will be in Cyprus听
  • have an innovative start-up 바카라 사이트� its research and development costs should represent at least 10% of its operating costs in at least 1 of the 3 years before you apply, as certified by an external auditor听

A Startup Visa can take 12 to 24 weeks to get. It바카라 사이트檚 valid for up to 1 year and you can extend it for another year. You may qualify for permanent residency if the business is successful.听

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type. .听

How it works听

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.听

  1. You to establish, operate and develop a start-up company in Cyprus to startup.visa@mof.gov.cy.听

  2. You at the Cypriot embassy if applying from the UK, or to the if applying from Cyprus.听

  3. You register at the local police or the .听

  4. You collect your permit once approved.听

Application documents听

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:听

  • completed permit application form听
  • UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 9 months听
  • approved entry visa听
  • degree or other qualification certificate听
  • CV听
  • employment contract, if applicable听
  • to cover deportation expenses, or a declaration that any repatriation expenses will be covered, if needed听
  • business plan听
  • bank statement confirming access to 听
  • recent audited accounts for the past 1 to 3 years if your company is already established in the UK听
  • birth certificates for you and any dependants听
  • marriage certificate, if applicable听
  • evidence of termination of any previous marriages听
  • health insurance cover for you and any family members听
  • police clearance certificate for you and any family members听
  • medical certificate for you and any family members听
  • proof of your accommodation in Cyprus听

Scientific research work听

To qualify for an you must:听

  • be invited by a research organisation or company in Cyprus to conduct scientific research听
  • have specialist knowledge in the field听
  • have a minimum monthly income of 鈧�2,000 (for postgraduate/predoctoral researchers) and 鈧�2,500 (for postdoctoral researchers) - both amounts increase by 鈧�500 per month if the application includes family members听

The research permit can take 6 to 8 weeks to get. It바카라 사이트檚 valid for at least 1 year or for the duration of your contract. You may be able to extend it for up to 6 years or indefinitely but would need to check with the authorities. This permit can lead to permanent residency if you meet the criteria.听

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type. .听

How it works听

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.听

  1. Your employer to the in Cyprus.听

  2. You register at the local police or the within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus.听

  3. You collect your residence permit once approved.听

Application documents听

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:听

  • completed permit application form听
  • UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 9 months听
  • degree or other qualification certificate听
  • CV听
  • signed employment contract or hosting agreement with your employer in Cyprus听
  • statement from the research organisation or company taking on financial responsibility for you while you바카라 사이트檙e in Cyprus听
  • birth certificates for you and any dependants听
  • marriage certificate, if applicable听
  • evidence of termination of any previous marriages听
  • health insurance cover for you and any dependants听
  • police clearance certificate for you and any dependants听
  • medical certificate for you and any dependants听
  • proof of your accommodation in Cyprus听

Self-employed work听

You need one of the following types of for carrying out self-employed work in Cyprus:听

Category A听

To qualify for a Category A immigration permit for agriculture, cattle or bird breeding, or fish culture you must have:听

  • adequate land or a permit to acquire land in Cyprus听
  • have the 听

The Category A permit can take 12 to 24 months to get. You바카라 사이트檒l automatically get permanent residency. Permanent residency will remain valid for as long as you continue to meet the conditions for which the permit was granted.听

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.听

How it works听

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.听

  1. You to the .听

  2. Once approved, you register at the local police or the .听

  3. You collect your residence permit once approved.听

Application documents听

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:听

  • completed application form听
  • UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 9 months听
  • valid residence permit if already living in Cyprus听
  • degree or other qualification certificate听
  • CV听
  • income tax returns for all the years you바카라 사이트檝e been self-employed, if applicable听
  • statement of social insurance contributions for the previous year, if applicable听
  • bank account statement confirming you have the required accessible funds听
  • declaration of income from sources other than employment, such as property rental, investments or pensions听
  • birth certificates for you and any dependants听
  • marriage certificate, if applicable听
  • evidence of termination of any previous marriages听
  • health insurance cover听
  • police clearance certificate听
  • proof of your accommodation in Cyprus, such as rental agreement or property ownership title听

Category B听

A Category B immigration permit is for self-employed work in the mining industry.听

To qualify you must:听

  • have a permit or licence to work in the mining industry听
  • have the 听

The Category B permit can take 12 to 24 months to get. You바카라 사이트檒l automatically get permanent residency. Permanent residency will remain valid for as long as you continue to meet the conditions for which the permit was granted.听

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.听

How it works听

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.听

  1. You to the .听

  2. Once approved, you register at the local police or the .听

  3. You collect your residence permit once approved.听

Application documents听

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:听

  • completed application form听
  • UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 9 months听
  • valid residence permit if already living in Cyprus听
  • degree or other qualification certificate听
  • CV听
  • income tax returns for all the years you바카라 사이트檝e been self-employed, if applicable听
  • statement of social insurance contributions for the previous year prior to filing the application, if applicable听
  • bank account statement confirming you have the required accessible funds听
  • declaration of income from sources other than employment, such as property rental, investments or pensions听
  • birth certificates for you and any dependants听
  • marriage certificate, if applicable听
  • evidence of termination of any previous marriages听
  • health insurance cover听
  • police clearance certificate听
  • proof of your accommodation in Cyprus, such as a rental agreement or property ownership title听

Category C听

A Category C immigration permit is for self-employed work in a trade or a profession.听

To qualify you must:听

  • have a relevant permit or licence to work in your trade or profession听
  • and have instant access to it听

The Category C permit can take 12 to 24 months to get. You바카라 사이트檒l automatically get permanent residency. Permanent residency will remain valid for as long as you continue to meet the conditions for which the permit was granted.听

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.听

How it works听

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.听

  1. You to the .听

  2. Once approved, you register at the local police or the .听

  3. You collect your residence permit once approved.听

Application documents听

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:听

  • completed application form听
  • UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 9 months听
  • valid residence permit if already living in Cyprus听
  • degree or other qualification certificate听
  • CV听
  • income tax returns for all years of self-employed work, if applicable听
  • statement of social insurance contributions for the previous year, if applicable听
  • bank account statement confirming you have the required accessible funds听
  • declaration of income from sources other than employment, such as property rental, investments or pensions听
  • birth certificates for you and any dependants听
  • marriage certificate, if applicable听
  • evidence of termination of any previous marriages听
  • health insurance cover听
  • police clearance certificate听
  • proof of your accommodation in Cyprus, such as a rental agreement or property ownership title听

Category D听

A Category D immigration permit is for self-employed people working in a profession that바카라 사이트檚 in demand in Cyprus.听

To qualify for a category D immigration permit you must have:听

  • the academic and professional qualifications that are in demand in Cyprus听
  • access to adequate funds to support yourself and your family and to support your self-employment听

The Category D permit can take 12 to 24 months to get. You바카라 사이트檒l automatically get permanent residency. Permanent residency will remain valid for as long as you continue to meet the conditions for which the permit was granted.听

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.听

How it works听

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.听

  1. You to the .听

  2. Once approved, you register at the local police or the .听

  3. You collect your residence permit once approved.听

Application documents听

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:听

  • completed application form听
  • UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 9 months听
  • valid residence permit if already living in Cyprus听
  • degree or other qualification certificate听
  • CV听
  • income tax returns for all years, if applicable听
  • statement of social insurance contributions for the previous year, if applicable听
  • bank account statement confirming you have the required accessible funds听
  • declaration of income from sources other than employment, such as property rental, investments or pensions听
  • birth certificates for you and any dependants听
  • marriage certificate, if applicable听
  • evidence of termination of any previous marriages听
  • health insurance cover听
  • police clearance certificate听
  • proof of your accommodation in Cyprus, such as a rental agreement or property ownership title听

Cypriot government guidance听

Read official Cypriot government information on .听

Check for travel changes听

European governments may update or change their rules without notice.听

You should always check travel advice for Cyprus, for updates on issues such as safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings before travelling, or planning to travel.

Updates to this page

Published 30 June 2021
Last updated 15 April 2024 show all updates

  1. Qualifying requirements updates made to the section 'Transferring long term from a UK-based company to a branch in Cyprus'.

  2. Content reviewed. No changes made. (The information provided is up-to-date as of 11 September 2023.)

  3. Updated links to immigration authority, rules on temporary residence permit for family members and rules on family reunification, permit application process if you바카라 사이트檙e working for up to 6 months in the oil and gas sector, bank guarantee requirement바카라 사이트痗overing deportation expenses if you are you are working for up to 6 months in the oil and gas sector. Added note that the Startup Visa scheme is going to close on 31 May 2024. (The information provided is up-to-date as of 9 January 2023).

  4. Content reviewed. No changes made. (The information provided is up-to-date as of 22 March 2023).

  5. Updated the list of exemptions. The time required on passports has been reduced to 9 months for some permits. (The information provided is up-to-date as of 9 January 2023).

  6. Updated the list of exempt activities. Amended the process for short-term installation work. Added minimum income requirement to the scientific research permit. The information provided is up-to-date as of 23 September 2022.

  7. Changes to the accompanying documents for the permits for self-employed work. The information provided is up-to-date as of 30 November 2021.

  8. First published.

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