Ins and Outs of a Cyprus Residence Permit
A temporary residence permit in Cyprus is required if you are staying longer than 90 days and must be applied for at least one month in advance. Normally your lawyer in Cyprus will arrange your application and delivery of the permit. However, below are the requirements for this permit.
Cyprus Residence Permit - Various types:
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Category A: Self-employed in agriculture. The possession of adequate land, or have a permit to acquire such land, together with a capital of at least C£250,000 are required.
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Category B: Self-employed in mining. The possession of a mining permit and a capital of at least C£200,000 are required.
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Category C: Self-employed in a trade or profession. For persons intending to deal with a trade or business, a capital of at least C£50,000 is required.
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Category D: Self-employed applicants under this category are required to have academic or professional qualifications for which there is a demand in Cyprus.
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Category E: Offer of permanent employment. Persons to whom permanent employment is offered which is in the interest of the economy of the island and does not create local competition.
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Category F: Not working (e.g. retired). Persons wishing to reside in Cyprus and have a secure annual income, high enough to provide them with a decent living without having to engage in any business or profession. An annual amount of around C£6,000 per person is usually considered sufficient.
If you come under category F permit.
This requires you to prove you are able to support yourself and your dependants financially from external sources and you are NOT allowed to work in Cyprus, either full or part-time.
Documentation and information required when applying for a temporary Cyprus residence permit at your nearest Immigration Office.
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Your passport, which must have at least one year's validity remaining before it expires.
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Four passport photographs for each application.
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Your birth certificate(s) and marriage certificate, if applicable.
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Proof of income with authenticated bank statements from your bank in Cyprus. Annual income needs to be around C£6,000 per person and around C£3,000 for each dependent. Alternatively, proof of income from your home country's bank, verifying you have sufficient funds to support you and your family.
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Medical insurance cover, either private or cover by Cypriot social insurance. (THE PROBLEM HERE IS THAT THE CYPRUS MEDICAL CARD WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL ONE HAS A RESIDENCE PERMIT!). Meaning you will need private medical insurance at least until you receive your residence permit.
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Proof of Cyprus residence by either, title deed of property owned, or contract of sale, or contract of rental.
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A completed application form (M.61) and C£25 in cash for each application.
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Copies of the above documents.
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Separate copies of documents and application forms for all dependants.
NOTE 1: A Cyprus residence permit can be applied for if you purchase a property OR if you rent a property.
NOTE 2: Each case is examined individually, taking into account all the circumstances involved.
NOTE 3: After you have lived here for more than five years, you may apply for a permanent residence permit.
See Also: Cyprus Our Home | Residence Permit | Cyprus Income Tax | Work Permit Cyprus | Emergency Numbers Cyprus | Doctors & Chemists Cyprus | Cyprus Hospitals | Health Care Cyprus | Medical Insurance Cyprus | Medical Card Cyprus | Common Ownership Law
