IMMIGRATION
EU – Nationals
Registration Certificate
“Yellow Slip”
We assist our EU – National clients with securing their Registration Certificate (yellow slip), so that they will carefreely, safely and legally stay, reside and work in Cyprus.
* As per the Law, EU- Nationals need to obtain a registration certificate from the Cyprus Immigration Services if they wish to stay in Cyprus longer than 3 months.
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 Permanent Residence Certificate or Citizenship application.
• Non-EU Family Members
Are also entitled to apply, as a family member of the EU National, to secure a registration 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 are not an undue burden on the social welfare system of Cyprus. This condition will be satisfied if the EU – Nationals:
- are workers or self-employed persons in Cyprus; OR
- have sufficient resources to sustain themselves and their family members during residency, and have comprehensive health insurance in Cyprus.
Documentation & Information
- Application Form.
- Identification Documents:Valid Passport.
- 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.
- Financial Status:Bank Statements, from a Cyprus and/or a Foreign Bank, detailing income and expenses, for the last 3 – 6 months.
- Employment Verification(if applicable): Salary Certificate, Registration Certificate with the Social Insurance Services of Cyprus, Detailed Statement of Contributions to the Social Insurance Services of Cyprus, Social Security Certificate from another EU country.
- Health Insurance(if not employed in Cyprus).
- 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 consists a brief, not exhaustive, list of the main documentation requested by the Immigration Department for the obtaining of a Registration Certificate (Yellow Slip) 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. Does an EU – Nationals who wish to stay in Cyprus for up to 3 months need a registration certificate (yellow slip)?
EU- Nationals have a residence right for up to 3 months without any conditions or formalities other than the requirement to hold a valid identity card or passport.
3. Are Swiss people eligible to apply for a Registration Certificate as EU- Nationals in Cyprus?
Yes. Swiss people are eligible to apply for a registration certificate in Cyprus under the EU- Nationals status. Despite the fact that Switzerland is not an EU Member State, it has signed the relevant treaties for the freedom of movement of people of the EU.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. What should a health insurance cover?
The health insurance should be covering inpatient, outpatient and body transport costs.
7. How much does a health insurance cost?
It usually costs €180.
8. Which Documentation needs to be Officially Translated?
Documentation which is in any other language other than Greek or English, needs to be officially translated.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. How long does the examination of the application take?
For EU-Nationals and EU-National Family Members, the examination of the application usually takes place simultaneously with the application submission appointment and the registration certificate is issued immediately.
For Non- EU Nationals Family Members of an EU-National, the examination of the application usually takes place 6-8 months.
13. While expecting for the application submitted to be examined, is it possible for the Non- EU National Family Member Applicant to travel freely as if the registration certificate (yellow slip) had already been issued?
Upon submission of the registration certificate application, the Non- EU National Family Member Applicant is provided by the District Immigration Department with an Application Submission Receipt, which allows him to stay and re-enter Cyprus freely, until application examination is completed.
14. How long is a registration certificate (yellow slip) valid?
For EU-Nationals and EU-National Family Members, it usually has indefinite validity.
For Non- EU Nationals Family Members of an EU-National, it is usually valid for a five (5) year period of time and then needs to be renewed.
15. How much are the application fees payable to the Immigration Department?
The application fees payable to the Immigration Department is €20.
16. 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.