FAQ IMMIGRATION EU NATIONALS
PERMANENT RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE
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.