IMMIGRATION
Third Country Nationals
Permanent Residence
Category F-Visitor
We assist our Third Country National clients with securing their Category F-Visitor Permit, so that they will carefreely, safely and legally stay and reside in Cyprus.
Our Services
- Provision of a detailed and comprehensive legal advice on eligibility.
- Liaising with Cyprus Authorities and Institutions securing the investment and collecting the required documentation (e.g., Banks).
- Reviewing, Preparation, Drafting and Submission of all required documentation with the Migration Department.
- Scheduling an appointment with the District Immigration Department.
- Accompany the Applicant, with physical presence, at the District Immigration Department.
- Follow up of the procedure until finalization.
Benefits
• Lifetime Residency‒No Visa Requirements
Renewed upon expiration of the 10 years duration of the Category F-Visitor permit for adults, and, valid until reaching 18 years old for minor dependents.
• Lower financial requirements
Other permanent residency types provide for higher financial requirements.
• Legal Residency Status
Assists Third Country Nationals for the purposes of a future a Citizenship. After seven (7) years of legal residence, they may apply for citizenship by naturalization.
• Opens the door to future Investments
In some cases consists the first step for legally Working and/or starting a Business in Cyprus.
• Investments in an EU based Global Business environment.
• Education
Children and spouse can Study in Cyprus.
• Gesy
Eligible to register with GESY, the public healthcare system.
• Business-friendly tax regime
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Criteria
- Secure Annual Income from abroad of at least €9,568. The income increases by €4,613 for every dependent minor person.
- Applicant/s and their Dependents Not allowed to work in Cyprus.
Documentation & Information
- Application Form.
- Identification Documents:Valid Passport and Copy of Valid Temporary Residence Permit (if the applicant resides in Cyprus).
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Original Clear Criminal Record Certificate.
- Family Status:Marriage or Divorce Certificate, Children’s Birth certificates.
- Financial Status:Declaration of a secured Annual Income,Bank Statements,from a Cyprus, detailing income and expenses,proving the existence of sufficient funds emerging from abroad sustaining the Applicant and the Applicant’s Family Members while residing in Cyprus and other supplementary documentation proving income from abroad.
- Residential Status:Title Deed or Rental Agreement and Payment Receipts.
- Biometrics Data (Photographs and Fingerprints) and Signature will be collected by the 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 consist a brief, not exhaustive, list of the main documentation requested by the Immigration Department for the obtaining of Category F-Visitor permit. The Immigration Department might request further supplementary supporting documentation, which will correspondent to each Applicant’s specific personal circumstances.
FAQ
1. 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.
2. Which Documentation needs to be Officially Translated?
Documentation which is in any other language other than Greek or English, needs to be officially translated.
3. 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.
4. Which certifications are concerned as Duly Certifications by the Migration 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.
5. In which form should the income be?
The income may include salaries, pensions, dividends from shares, bank deposits interest, rents, etc.
6. How long does the examination of the application take?
The examination of the application usually takes place 2 years from submission.
7. Is it possible for the Applicant and the Applicant’s Family Members to reside in Cyprus while the examination of the Category F-Visitor permit is pending?
Yes. They can legally reside in Cyprus while the examination of their Visitor Category F permit is pending, provided they have obtained a Temporary Residence Permit. In such cases, usually the Visitor Temporary Residence Permit is appropriate.
8. How much are the application fees payable to the Migration Department?
The application fees payable to the Migration Department is usually €570 per person.
9. Are there any conditions for the lifetime residency under Category F-Visitor permit?
-It is valid for life as long as the Applicant and the Applicant’s dependents visit Cyprus at least once every two (2) years.
-If the Applicant and the Applicant’s dependents fail to acquire residence in Cyprus within one (1) year from the approval of the application, the permit ceased to be valid.
*The above constitute general information and does not substitute professional legal advice or consultation, which shall be sought prior of taking any action.