Migration and Immigration Services in Cyprus

• Registration Certificate (Yellow Slip): This is the document EU citizens receive. It is a registration of their right to reside and work in Cyprus, not a visa or a permit.

• A. Short-Stay Visas
  • Schengen Visa: Cyprus is not a full member of the Schengen Area, but it recognizes and issues Schengen Visas for short stays (up to 90 days) for tourism, business, or family visits.
• B. Temporary Residence Permits This is a broad category that includes most of the permits on your list. These are valid for a specific period (usually one year, renewable) and are issued based on the purpose of the stay.
  • Work Visa/Work Permit: This is the most common type. It is granted to foreign nationals who have an employment contract with a company in Cyprus. This covers both highly-skilled employees and general workers. Your points 3 and 4 fall under this category.
  • Visitor Permit: For those who wish to stay in Cyprus for more than 90 days but are not working or studying. This often requires proof of sufficient funds and accommodation.
  • Student Visa: For non-EU nationals enrolled in a Cypriot educational institution.
  • Digital Nomad Visa: A specific permit allowing remote workers to live and work from Cyprus for up to one year, with a renewable option.
  • Startup Visa: Designed for entrepreneurs from outside the EU who want to establish a startup company in Cyprus.
• C. Permanent Residence Permits These are for third-country nationals who wish to live in Cyprus on a long-term basis.
  • Permanent Residency by Investment (Golden Visa): A fast-track permit (also known as Category F Fast-Track) for those who make a significant investment in the country (e.g., in real estate).
  • Permanent Residency (Category F): For individuals who have a secured annual income from abroad and do not intend to work in Cyprus.
  • Long-Term Residence Permit: For those who have legally and continuously resided in Cyprus for at least five years under a temporary permit. This is the path to long-term residency outside of the investment schemes.

We assist our clients in acquiring a work permit in Cyprus (also referred to as an employment visa) to the non-EU citizens. This involves dealing with the complex application procedure with the Civil Registry and Migration Department and the Department of Labour. We also provide professional advice and help with an application of a permanent residence permit in Cyprus. This incorporates assistance of the fast-track investment pathway along with the remaining eligibility brackets making sure that you are within all legal provisions of indefinite residence.

To relocate your life or your business to a new country successfully, you need to plan your finances and give your taxes advise to an expert. We guide you to deal with the intricacies of international finance, such as, setting up bank accounts, and transacting your assets, as well as learning how the Cypriot tax system works. With our services, you can be confident that you are in full compliance with all local laws and are able to streamline your financial position on day one. With a clear explanation of your tax responsibilities and benefit options, we will leave you to worry less about your relocation and proceed to the move confidently.

In order to land in the professional environment of the new country, it is not enough to have a visa, it is very likely that one needs a certain professional licensing or certification. We provide professional services of professional licensing to make people and companies meet the following important needs. The process of validating foreign qualifications, preparing scrupulous documents, and communicating with local regulatory bodies is complex and this is facilitated by our services. It is through the handling of these complexities that we guarantee that you will be able to lawfully and effectively conduct business or commence operations in a new jurisdiction without undue delays and complexities.

With our complete relocation packages, we make moving to a new life very easy. We arrange all the details, including the first steps of transporting your household items and personal belongings, or assists you in locating and renting out the appropriate dwellings. We also offer critical support to families in getting their children started in a seamless and smooth manner in their new learning setting by helping with school enrollments. We aim at facilitating the logistics to help you concentrate on a stress free and assured move.

On top of legal and financial considerations of your relocation, our cultural integration and settling-in services will allow you to feel like you are home in your new country. We offer customized care to make you know local norms, find communities and negotiate everyday life. The language resources, social networks, and local amenities we advise on will make the transition easy and comfortable so that you can easily adjust to the new surrounding and actually start your life in Cyprus with confidence.