D.E LAVORO AGENCY LTD
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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, spouses, and dependent children can apply at the same time. A permit’s validity is for one year and can be renewed on an annual basis. The permit is cancelled if the holder remains abroad for three consecutive months.
How to apply:
The 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 a place of residence in Cyprus that is either rented or bought.
2. Work Permit (employee under a BCS company)
Applies for:
Third-country nationals that work for a company of foreign interests (BCS). The permit’s validity ranges from 1 to 3 years and can be renewed for as long as employment is valid. The permit is cancelled if the holder remains abroad for three 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 their country of origin or country of residence. From the employer's side, a minimum gross monthly salary of €2500 and an 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 spouses, this amount is increased by 20% and by 15% for each child.
How to apply:
A clean criminal record from the 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 the legal employer are 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 that is bound to the sponsor’s permit. The permit’s validity ranges from 1 to 3 years and can be renewed for as long as the sponsor's permit is valid.
How to apply:
The 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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