IMMIGRATION
Third Country Nationals
Temporary Residence
Visitor “Pink Slip”
We assist our Third Country National clients with securing their Visitor(pink slip), 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.
- Scheduling an Appointment with the District Immigration Department.
- Liaising with Cyprus Authorities and Institutions for the collection of required documentation (e.g., Banks).
- Reviewing, Preparation and Drafting of all required documentation.
- Accompany the Applicant, with physical presence, during the scheduled appointment with the District Immigration Department.
- Follow up of the procedure until finalization.
Benefits
• No Visa Requirements
Allows a Third Country National to legally stay in Cyprus for over 90 days and for a time period of 1 year. It also provides for multiple entries in Cyprus under the condition on not stay abroad for more than 90 continuous days.
• Legal Residency Status
Assists Third Country Nationals for the purposes of a future Permanent Residence Permit or even a Citizenship application.
• Opens the door to future Investments
In some cases, consists the first step for legally Working and/or starting a Business in Cyprus.
• Third Country Family Members
Are also entitled to apply, as a family member of the Third Country National.
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Criteria
- Third Country Nationals and their Family Members, who would like to apply under this permit are not allowed to work in Cyprus.
- They need to satisfy the Immigration Department that they are not an undue burden on the social welfare system of Cyprus and have sufficient resources to sustain themselves and their family members during residency, along with a comprehensive health insurance in Cyprus.
Documentation & Information
- Application Form.
- Identification Documents: Valid Passport.
- Original Clear Criminal Record Certificate.
- Family Status: Marriage or Divorce Certificate, Civil Partnership or Dissolution Certificate, Children’s Birth Certificate (if applicable).
- Residential Status: Rental or Sale Agreement and Utilities.
- Financial Status: Bank Statements, from a Cyprus and/or a Foreign Bank, detailing income and expenses, for the last 3 – 6 months proving the existence of sufficient funds emerging from abroad sustaining the Applicant and the Applicant’s Family Members while residing in Cyprus and/or other supplementary documentation proving income from abroad (e.g. salary certificate).
- Original Medical examination certificate by Doctor in Cyprus: Blood tests and chest X-ray.
- Original Letter of Guarantee from a Bank in Cyprus.
- Health Insurance.
- Biometrics Data (Photographs and Fingerprints) and Signature will be collected by the District 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 a Visitor permit (pink slip). The Immigration Department might request further supplementary supporting documentation which will correspondent to each Applicant’s specific personal circumstances.
FAQ
1. Does the Applicant need to be physically present during scheduled appointment with the District Immigration Department?
Yes. The Applicant need to be physically present.
2. Would the Applicant and the Applicant’s Family Members be entitled of GESY and what is GESY?
Unfortunately, they will not be entitled to 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.
3. Which requirements shall the original Letter of Guarantee satisfy?
The Letter of Guarantee should have a duration of ten (10) years, to cover possible repatriation expenses in the name of the applicant from his/her own bank account. The amount of the Letter of Guarantee depends on the country of origin.
4. What should a health insurance cover?
The health insurance should be covering inpatient, outpatient and body transport costs.
5. How much does a health insurance cost?
It usually costs €180.
6. Which Documentation needs to be Officially Translated?
Documentation which is in any other language other than Greek or English, needs to be officially translated.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. How long does the examination of the application take?
The examination of the application usually takes place 6-8 months.
11. While expecting for the application submitted to be examined, is it possible for the Third Country National to travel freely as if the Visitor Temporary Residence permit (pink slip) has already been issued?
Upon submission of the Visitor Temporary Residence Permit application, the Third Country National 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.
12. How long is a Permanent Residence Document valid?
It is usually valid for one (1) year. After the expiration, the Visitor Temporary Residence Permit can be renewed upon the submission of a relevant application and provided any further requirements are met.
13. How much are the application fees payable to the Immigration Department?
The application fees payable to the Immigration Department is €70.
14. 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.
*The above constitute general information and does not substitute professional legal advice or consultation, which shall be sought prior of taking any action.