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Temporary Permits
 

1. Visitor Permit

Applies for:

Third-country nationals that wish to live in Cyprus as visitors without having the right to work. Family members, spouse and dependent children can apply at the same time. A permit’s validity is for 1 year and can be renewed on an annual basis. Permit is cancelled if holder remains abroad for 3 consecutive months.

How to apply:

Main requirement is for the applicant to show adequate income from abroad to cover living expenses while residing in Cyprus. A minimum amount of EUR 10’000 needs to be transferred to the applicant’s CY bank account along with a swift transfer confirmation. Also, the applicant needs to show place of residence in Cyprus which is either rented or bought accommodation.

2. Work Permit (employee under a BCS company)

Applies for:

Third-country nationals that work under a company of foreign interests (BCS company). Permit’s validity ranges from 1 to 3 years and can be renewed for as long as employment is valid. Permit is cancelled if holder remains abroad for 3 consecutive months.

How to apply:

The main requirement is for the applicant to have relevant academic qualifications or past work experience and a clean criminal record from country of origin or country of residence. From employer’s side minimum gross monthly salary of €2500 and employment contract of not less than 2 years are set as requirements.

3. Digital Nomad Visa

Applies for:

Third country nationals working as remote employees where the nature of their employment position allows them to continue working online. Net monthly income deriving from salary is set at EUR 3’500 and for dependent spouse this amount is increased by 20% and by 15% for each child.

How to apply:

Clean criminal record from country of origin or country of residence is required along with a certified medical report issued in Cyprus. Additionally, official proof of net income derived from employment as well as official details of legal employer is required.

4. Family Reunification Permit

Applies for:

Family members of BCS permit holders have the right to family reunification meaning that they can apply for a residence permit which is bound to the sponsor’s permit. Permit’s validity ranges from 1 to 3 years and can be renewed for as long as sponsor’s permit is valid.

How to apply:

Main requirement is for the marriage to have taken place at least one year before the submission of the application. Family members apart from a spouse include minor children and legally adopted children under the age of 18.

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