Residence Permit

Individuals seeking to live in Cyprus on a permanent basis for the foreseeable future will need to apply for a residence permit. 

Cyprus offers various routes for permanent residency in Cyprus, including:

Resident Permit for non-EU family members of non-EU citizens

Non-EU family members of a third country national who has prospects of applying for a permanent residence permit in Cyprus, can obtain a Resident Permit. Non-EU family members such as a spouse and unmarried children under 18 years old can obtain a Resident Permit upon providing documentary evidence of the family relationship (e.g. birth certificates) with a third-country national who holds a Cyprus residence permit valid for at least one year and who has resided legally within Cyprus for a period of at least 2 years. Upon application for Family Reunification, non-EU family members may obtain a Residence Permit.

The Residence Permit issued to a non-EU family member is valid for two years.

Resident Permit for non-EU family members of EU citizens

Non-EU family members of EU citizens who reside in Cyprus can obtain a Resident Permit. Non-EU family members such as a spouse and unmarried children under 18 years old can obtain a Resident Permit upon providing documentary evidence of the family relationship (e.g. birth certificates) with the EU citizen. 

The Residence Permit issued to a non-EU family member is valid for five years from the date of the issue or for the envisaged period of residence of the EU citizen.