What are the visa & residency requirements in Nicosia?

"In order to visit Nicosia, visitors must obtain a visa from the Cypriot Embassy or Consulate in their home country. The visa application process requires applicants to submit a valid passport, a completed visa application form, a passport-sized photograph, and proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of the stay. In order to obtain residency in Nicosia, Cyprus, applicants must submit a completed application form, a valid passport, a passport-sized photograph, proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of the stay, and a valid work permit or other proof of legal employment. Additionally, applicants must provide proof of health insurance and a criminal background check. Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive a residence permit, which must be renewed every two years," remarked another expat who made the move to Nicosia, Cyprus.