FAQ IMMIGRATION THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS
Cyprus Company (CC)
1. Does the Applicant need to issue an entry permit before arriving in Cyprus?
Yes.
2. What should a health insurance cover?
The health insurance should be covering inpatient, outpatient and body transport costs.
3. How much does a health insurance cost?
It usually costs €180.
4. Which Documentation needs to be Officially Translated?
Documentation which is in any other language other than Greek or English, needs to be officially translated.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. How long does the examination of the application take?
The examination of the application usually takes place 4months.
9. How long is an Employment in a Cyprus Company permit valid?
Itis usually valid for 1 or more years, with a maximum duration of 4 years. After the expiration, the permit can be renewed upon the submission of a relevant application and provided any further requirements are met.
10. How much are the application fees payable to the Immigration Department?
The application fees payable to the Immigration Department is usually between €70-€130 depending on the requests.
11. 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.