Guide to Obtaining Residency in Cyprus

Obtaining a residency visa in Cyprus is not always easy, but our Guide to Residency in Cyprus gives newcomers an overview of the steps involved and advice from others who have already navigated the process.

• Gather the necessary documents for residency application:
  • Valid passport
  • Proof of employment or self-employment
  • Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself
  • Proof of health insurance
  • Proof of accommodation
• Apply for a Tax Number:
  • Visit the nearest Tax Office
  • Fill out the application form
  • Provide the necessary documents
  • Pay the applicable fee
• Submit the residency application:
  • Visit the Civil Registry and Migration Department
  • Fill out the application form
  • Provide the necessary documents
  • Pay the applicable fee
• Wait for the decision:
  • The application will be reviewed and a decision will be made within 8 weeks
  • If approved, you will receive a Residence Permit

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Avertiss is a professional brokerage firm that offers services in real estate and its related fields. We represent buyers and sellers in both the northern and southern parts of the island of Cyprus. Our brokerage consists of highly experienced professionals specializing in real estate investment, lifestyle, legal services, and valuation advisory.

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What tips do expats have about residency and visas in Cyprus?

"It was easy to retire here. and it is a lot easier now as time has progressed. You have to prove an income to support yourself and family. Take out health care cover. Now there is free NHS type health care cover. There is now a system Citizens Advice Centres in each Town/City. The give all assisitance and help to fill in the various forms that are required to retire here," said one expat living in Poli Chrystopiou.

"If you plan to stay in Cyprus for a while, you will need to apply for a residence permit. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to apply for a long-term residence permit or a permanent residence permit. You may also need to apply for a visa if you are from a country that requires one for entry into Cyprus," wrote a member in Cyprus.

Avertiss is a professional brokerage firm that offers services in real estate and its related fields. We represent buyers and sellers in both the northern and southern parts of the island of Cyprus. Our brokerage consists of highly experienced professionals specializing in real estate investment, lifestyle, legal services, and valuation advisory.

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Avertiss is a professional brokerage firm that offers services in real estate and its related fields. We represent buyers and sellers in both the northern and southern parts of the island of Cyprus. Our brokerage consists of highly experienced professionals specializing in real estate investment, lifestyle, legal services, and valuation advisory.

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"In order to visit Cyprus, foreign nationals must obtain a visa from a Cypriot embassy or consulate prior to their arrival. The visa application process requires applicants to submit a valid passport, a completed application form, and any other documents requested by the embassy or consulate. In order to obtain residency in Cyprus, foreign nationals must apply for a residence permit. The application process requires applicants to submit a valid passport, a completed application form, proof of sufficient funds, proof of health insurance, and any other documents requested by the immigration authorities. Additionally, applicants must provide proof of employment or self-employment in Cyprus, or proof of sufficient funds to support themselves while in the country," commented one member living in Cyprus.