Documents and residency
Visas, pink slip, work, permanent residence and citizenship
Cyprus is in the EU but not yet in Schengen. Who needs a Cypriot visa, when a Schengen visa is accepted and how to apply from another country.
A temporary residence permit for living in Cyprus without working. Requirements include €24,000 a year from abroad, a bank guarantee, medical tests and insurance.
The main route for IT specialists: a salary from €2,500 gross, a two-year contract, a permit for up to 3 years and the right for a spouse to work.
A permit for people working remotely for clients abroad. It requires a net income of €3,500 a month, lasts up to 3 years and is capped by a quota.
Registration for EU citizens and family members from outside the EU. The fee is €20. Missing the four-month filing deadline can lead to a fine of up to €2,500.
How to get an ARC number, submit biometrics, obtain a re-entry stamp and renew a residence permit online.
Three different routes to permanent status: living on income of at least €9,568, a €300,000 investment, or 5 years of legal residence.
The general route is 8 years and Greek at B1. For highly skilled professionals it is 4–5 years, with the option to fast-track a decision to 8 months.
Legalising documents, certifying a rental contract and arranging a power of attorney for your home country when consular appointments are unavailable.