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Visa Pathways to Cyprus

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ATV β€” Transit Visa
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ATV β€” Transit Visa

Short transit visa for passing through Cyprus territory, valid for up to 5 days.

ValidityVaries (Valid only for international transit area of airport)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20 EUR
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Athlete and Coach Residence and Work Permit
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Athlete and Coach Residence and Work Permit

This permit is for professional athletes and coaches participating in sporting competitions in Cyprus.

ValidityVaries
Processing3-6 months
Cost70 EUR
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BFU Fast-Track Work Permit (Foreign-Interest Company)
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BFU Fast-Track Work Permit (Foreign-Interest Company)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Priority-processed work and residence permit for employees of foreign-interest companies registered with the Business Facilitation Unit, no labour market test required.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for additional periods)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Cat B β€” Immigration Permit Category B (Self-Employed - Mining)
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Cat B β€” Immigration Permit Category B (Self-Employed - Mining)

Permanent residence for self-employed persons in the mining sector with sufficient financial means and permits.

ValidityVaries (Renewable indefinitely with income continuation)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Cat C β€” Immigration Permit Category C (Self-Employed - Business/Trade)
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Cat C β€” Immigration Permit Category C (Self-Employed - Business/Trade)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for self-employed persons in trade or a profession with approximately €260,000 capital.

ValidityVaries (Renewable indefinitely with income continuation)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Cat D β€” Immigration Permit Category D (Self-Employed - Professional/Scientific)
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Cat D β€” Immigration Permit Category D (Self-Employed - Professional/Scientific)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for self-employed professionals in scientific fields or in-demand professions with required qualifications and sufficient means.

ValidityVaries (Renewable indefinitely with income continuation)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Cat E β€” Immigration Permit Category E (Permanent Employment)
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Cat E β€” Immigration Permit Category E (Permanent Employment)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for persons with a permanent employment offer in Cyprus that does not create undue local competition.

ValidityVaries (Tied to employment contract, renewable)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Category C β€” Short-Stay Visa - Medical Treatment (Type C)
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Category C β€” Short-Stay Visa - Medical Treatment (Type C)

Short-stay visa for receiving medical treatment in Cyprus for up to 90 days.

ValidityVaries (Within any 180-day period)
ProcessingVaries
Cost90 EUR
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Category D β€” Immigration Permit Category A (Self-Employed - Agriculture)
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Category D β€” Immigration Permit Category A (Self-Employed - Agriculture)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for self-employed persons in agriculture, animal husbandry, poultry, or fish farming with approximately €430,000 capital.

ValidityVaries (Renewable indefinitely with income continuation)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Category F β€” Immigration Permit Category F (Secured Income / Retirement)
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Category F β€” Immigration Permit Category F (Secured Income / Retirement)

Permanent residence for financially independent individuals or retirees with secured annual income from abroad of at least €9,568 plus €4,613 per dependent.

ValidityVaries (Renewable indefinitely with income continuation)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Cyprus Startup Visa
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Cyprus Startup Visa

Two-year residence and work permit for non-EU entrepreneurs establishing high-growth-potential startups in Cyprus.

Validity2 years
Processing2-3 months
CostFree
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Digital Nomad Visa
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Digital Nomad Visa

Cyprus residence permit for non-EU/EEA remote workers earning at least €3,500/month net; 1-year initial, renewable up to 3 years total. Capped at 500.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost70 EUR
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Diplomatic and Official Visa
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Diplomatic and Official Visa

Issued to holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports for official travel.

ValidityDuration of official function
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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ESW β€” Seasonal Worker Permit
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ESW β€” Seasonal Worker Permit

Work permit for seasonal employment in agriculture and tourism sectors, maximum 8 months per 12-month period, up to 6 years lifetime.

Validity4 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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EU Blue Card Cyprus
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EU Blue Card Cyprus

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence and work permit for highly skilled non-EU workers with a binding job offer meeting the €43,632 salary threshold.

ValidityUp to 24 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost250 EUR
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EU Long-Term Resident Permit
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EU Long-Term Resident Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for third-country nationals after five years of continuous legal residence, granting equal treatment in employment and social services, requires A2 Greek.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing6-12 months
CostFree
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Family Reunification - Spouse
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Family Reunification - Spouse

Residence permit for the spouse of a third-country national legally residing in Cyprus for at least two years, with marriage predating application by one year.

ValidityVaries (Renewable, valid for duration of sponsor's residence)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Form M127 β€” Naturalization (Citizenship by Residence)
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Form M127 β€” Naturalization (Citizenship by Residence)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Application for Cypriot citizenship after seven years of legal residence, including at least five continuous years immediately before the application.

ValidityN/A
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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GEN β€” Single Permit (GEN - Combined Work and Residence)
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GEN β€” Single Permit (GEN - Combined Work and Residence)

Combined temporary residence and employment permit for third-country nationals with a job offer in Cyprus, valid up to 3 years.

ValidityVaries (Tied to employment contract, renewable)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Golden Visa - Permanent Residence by Investment (Regulation 6(2))
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Golden Visa - Permanent Residence by Investment (Regulation 6(2))

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

EUR 300,000+ investment route to permanent residence in Cyprus for non-EU nationals, with EUR 50,000 secured annual income from abroad.

ValidityIndefinite (permanent residence; biennial visit to Cyprus required)
Processing2 months
Cost500 EUR
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ICT β€” Intra-Company Transfer Permit (ICT)
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ICT β€” Intra-Company Transfer Permit (ICT)

Residence permit for employees of multinational companies temporarily transferring to a Cyprus branch as managers, specialists, or trainees.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost180 EUR
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MEU1 β€” EU Citizen Registration Certificate (MEU1)
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MEU1 β€” EU Citizen Registration Certificate (MEU1)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Registration certificate for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens intending to reside in Cyprus for more than 3 months, granting free access to employment with no expiry.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing0-5 days
CostFree
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MEU2 β€” Residence Card for Non-EU Family of EU Citizens (MEU2)
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MEU2 β€” Residence Card for Non-EU Family of EU Citizens (MEU2)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Five-year residence card for non-EU family members (spouse, children under 21, dependent parents) of EU citizens residing in Cyprus, with right to work.

Validity5 years
ProcessingUp to 6 months
CostFree
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MEU3 β€” Permanent Residence Card for EU Citizens and Family (MEU3)
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MEU3 β€” Permanent Residence Card for EU Citizens and Family (MEU3)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence status for EU citizens and their family members after five years of continuous legal residence in Cyprus.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing6 months
CostFree
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Researcher Residence Permit
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Researcher Residence Permit

Temporary residence permit for third-country national researchers conducting research at approved institutions in Cyprus.

ValidityVaries (Renewable indefinitely with income continuation)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Spouse of Cypriot Citizen Visa
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Spouse of Cypriot Citizen Visa

Residence permit for spouses of Cypriot citizens. Grants right to reside in Cyprus and pathway to citizenship after 3 years of marriage and 2 years of residence.

ValidityVaries (Renewable, can lead to permanent residency and citizenship)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Student Visa (Temporary Residence Permit)
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Student Visa (Temporary Residence Permit)

Annual renewable residence permit for full-time students at recognized higher education institutions, allowing 20 hours/week part-time work.

ValidityVaries (Tied to employment contract, renewable)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Temporary Residence Permit - Pink Slip (No Work Rights)
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Temporary Residence Permit - Pink Slip (No Work Rights)

Temporary residence permit for non-EU nationals with foreign income who wish to reside in Cyprus without employment rights, renewable annually.

ValidityVaries (Renewable indefinitely with income continuation)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Trainee/Intern Residence Permit
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Trainee/Intern Residence Permit

Temporary residence permit for non-EU nationals undertaking approved internship or traineeship programs in public or private sector organizations.

ValidityVaries (Renewable indefinitely with income continuation)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Type A β€” Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
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Type A β€” Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Visa allowing transit through international areas of Cypriot airports without entering Cyprus territory.

ValidityVaries (Valid only for international transit area of airport)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20 EUR
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Volunteer Residence Permit
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Volunteer Residence Permit

Temporary residence permit for non-EU nationals aged 18-30 participating in approved voluntary service programs in Cyprus.

ValidityVaries (Renewable indefinitely with income continuation)
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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Volunteer Visa
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Volunteer Visa

Residence permit for non-EU nationals participating in voluntary service programs. For volunteers aged 18-30 (unless program specifies different age) with approved volunteer organization.

Validity6-12 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost70 EUR
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