FAQ IMMIGRATION EU NATIONALS
REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE (Yellow Slip)
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.