Yes. The Applicant need to be physically present.

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.

The health insurance should be covering inpatient, outpatient and body transport costs.

It usually costs €180.

Documentation which is in any other language other than Greek or English, needs to be officially translated.

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.

Public Documents issued in other countries, other than Cyprus, such as marriage certificate or children’s birth certificate, need to be duly certified.

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.

For UK-Nationals, the examination of the application usually takes place within 1-3 months.

For UK-National Family Members, the examination of the application usually takes place within 4-6 months.

For Non- UK Nationals Family Members of a UK-National, the examination of the application usually takes place 6-8 months.

Upon submission of the residence document application, the UK National or the UK National Family Member or the Non-UK National Family Member Applicant, is provided by the District Immigration Department with an Application Submission Receipt, which allows the Applicant to stay and re-enter Cyprus freely, until the application examination is completed.

For UK-Nationals and UK-National Family Members, will be valid for 5 years. After the expiration, the right to renew and submit an application to obtain a Permanent Residence Document.

For Non- UK Nationals Family Members of a UK-National it is usually valid for a five (5) year period of time and then needs to be renewed.

The UK Nationals and their UK family members who are also UK nationals are entitled to retain their previous registration certificate (yellow slip) and use them as proof of their right to live, reside, work and access healthcare in Cyprus under the Withdrawal Agreement. However, they are strongly encouraged to apply for the new Residence Document to formalize and evidence their rights under the Withdrawal Agreement.

Third country Nationals Dependent Family Members of a UK – National are entitled to use their registration certificate (yellow slip) until their expiration, and it is required for them to apply for the new residence document upon expiration. However, they are strongly encouraged to apply for the new Residence Document to formalize and evidence their rights under the Withdrawal Agreement and their previous immigration status.

The application fees payable to the Immigration Department is €30 for UK Nationals.

However, for Non – UK National Family Members the fees vary between €30 – €80 depending on the legal status requested through the application.

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.