IMMIGRATION
EU – Nationals
Permanent Residence Certificate
We assist our EU – National clients with securing their Permanent Residence Certificate, so that they will carefreely, safely and legally stay, reside and work in Cyprus.
Our Services
- Provision of a detailed and comprehensive legal advice on eligibility.
- Scheduling an Appointment with the District Immigration Department.
- Liaising with Cyprus Authorities and Institutions for the collection of required documentation (e.g., Banks).
- Reviewing, Preparation and Drafting of all required documentation.
- Accompany the Applicant, with physical presence, during the scheduled appointment with the District Immigration Department.
- Follow up of the procedure until finalization.
Benefits
• Equal treatment to Cyprus Nationals
With reference to Public Healthcare Services (GESY), Banking facilitation, Employment Opportunities, Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Educational Institutions.
• Legal Residency Status
Assists for the purposes of a future Citizenship application.
• Non-EU Family Members
Are also entitled to apply, as a family member of the EU National, to secure a permanent residence certificate of an EU Family Member, granting them with the same residency rights as the EU- National.
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Criteria
EU- Nationals will need to satisfy the Immigration Services that have uninterruptedly and legally resided in Cyprus for a five (5) – year period and that they have not become an undue burden on the social welfare system of Cyprus during their residence.
Documentation & Information
- Application Form.
- Identification Documents: Valid passport and Registration Certificate (yellow slip).
- Family Status: Marriage or Divorce Certificate, Civil Partnership or Dissolution Certificate, Children’s Birth Certificate (if applicable).
- Residential Status: Rental or Sale Agreement and Utilities (for the last five (5) years).
- Financial Status: Bank Statements, from a Cyprus and/or a Foreign Bank, detailing income and expenses, for the last quarter and Evidence confirming stable or satisfactory income for the last five (5) years, including remittances, pensions, bank accounts, rents dividends and or any other form of income.
- Employment Verification: Detailed Statement of Contributions to the Social Insurance Services of Cyprus per month and Tax Returns from the Tax Department for the last five (5) years.
- Biometrics Data (Photographs and Fingerprints) and Signature will be collected by the District Immigration Department.
* Supporting Documentation issued by competent authorities in countries, other than Cyprus, will need to be officially translated (if needed) and also usually duly certified, depending on which is the issuing country.
** The above consist a brief, not exhaustive, list of the main documentation requested by the Immigration Department for the obtaining of a Permanent Residence Certificate permit. The Immigration Department might request further supplementary supporting documentation which will correspondent to each Applicant’s specific personal circumstances.
FAQ
1. Does an EU- Nationals need to secure a visa to enter in Cyprus?
No. EU- Nationals are entitled to enter in Cyprus with the requirement of holding an EU Identity Card or EU passport.
2. Are Swiss people eligible to apply for a Permanent Residence Certificate as EU- Nationals in Cyprus?
Yes. Swiss people are eligible to apply for a Permanent Residence certificate in Cyprus under the EU- Nationals status.
3. Does the Applicant need to be physically present during the scheduled appointment with the District Immigration Department ?
Yes. The Applicant need to be physically present.
4. What is GESY?
GeSY stands for the General Healthcare System of Cyprus and, is the Cyprus universal health insurance system, which aims at meeting the expectations of Cypriot citizens and eligible residents for equal access to treatment and provision of high-quality healthcare, by using, in the best possible way, all available resources.
5. Which Documentation needs to be Officially Translated?
Documentation which is in any other language other than Greek or English, needs to be officially translated.
6. Which translations are concerned as Official Translations by the Immigration Department?
Translations made from Sworn Translators in Cyprus or by a Consular or Government Authority of the issuing country. Translations made from Sworn Translators in Cyprus, are usually more preferable.
7. Which Documentation need to be Duly Certified?
Public Documents issued in other countries, other than Cyprus, such as marriage certificate or children’s birth certificate, need to be duly certified.
8. Which certifications are concerned as Duly Certifications by the Immigration Department?
Certification by a Cyprus Embassy or Consulate in the issuing country will suffice.
Otherwise, Apostille certification, where the issuing country has signed the Apostille Convention, will also suffice.
9. How long does the examination of the application take?
The examination of the application usually takes place within 6-8 months.
10. How long is a permanent residence certificate valid?
It usually has indefinite validity.
11. How much are the application fees payable to the Immigration Department?
The application fees payable to the Immigration Department is €20.
12. Is a resident of Cyprus, able to invite a Third Country National for a visit in Cyprus?
Yes. A relevant hosting form shall be completed and submitted to the Immigration Department, together with an original letter of guarantee for a specific amount of money, depending on which country is the Third Country National from, and a copy of the third country national passport.
*The above constitute general information and does not substitute professional legal advice or consultation, which shall be sought prior of taking any action.