Cyprus
All Visa Pathways(36 visas)
CyprusATV — Transit Visa
Short transit visa for passing through Cyprus territory, valid for up to 5 days.
CyprusAthlete and Coach Residence and Work Permit
This permit is for professional athletes and coaches participating in sporting competitions in Cyprus.
CyprusBFU Fast-Track Work Permit (Foreign-Interest Company)
Priority-processed work and residence permit for employees of foreign-interest companies registered with the Business Facilitation Unit, no labour market test required.
CyprusCat B — Immigration Permit Category B (Self-Employed - Mining)
Permanent residence for self-employed persons in the mining sector with sufficient financial means and permits.
CyprusCat C — Immigration Permit Category C (Self-Employed - Business/Trade)
Permanent residence for self-employed persons in trade or a profession with approximately €260,000 capital.
CyprusCat D — Immigration Permit Category D (Self-Employed - Professional/Scientific)
Permanent residence for self-employed professionals in scientific fields or in-demand professions with required qualifications and sufficient means.
CyprusCat E — Immigration Permit Category E (Permanent Employment)
Permanent residence for persons with a permanent employment offer in Cyprus that does not create undue local competition.
CyprusCategory C — Short-Stay Visa - Medical Treatment (Type C)
Short-stay visa for receiving medical treatment in Cyprus for up to 90 days.
CyprusCategory D — Immigration Permit Category A (Self-Employed - Agriculture)
Permanent residence for self-employed persons in agriculture, animal husbandry, poultry, or fish farming with approximately €430,000 capital.
CyprusCategory F — Immigration Permit Category F (Secured Income / Retirement)
Permanent residence for financially independent individuals or retirees with secured annual income from abroad of at least €9,568 plus €4,613 per dependent.
CyprusCyprus Startup Visa
Two-year residence and work permit for non-EU entrepreneurs establishing high-growth-potential startups in Cyprus.
CyprusDigital Nomad Visa
Cyprus residence permit for non-EU/EEA remote workers earning at least €3,500/month net; 1-year initial, renewable up to 3 years total. Capped at 500.
CyprusDiplomatic and Official Visa
Issued to holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports for official travel.
CyprusESW — Seasonal Worker Permit
Work permit for seasonal employment in agriculture and tourism sectors, maximum 8 months per 12-month period, up to 6 years lifetime.
CyprusEU Blue Card Cyprus
Residence and work permit for highly skilled non-EU workers with a binding job offer meeting the €43,632 salary threshold.
CyprusEU Long-Term Resident Permit
Residence permit for third-country nationals after five years of continuous legal residence, granting equal treatment in employment and social services, requires A2 Greek.
CyprusFamily Reunification - Spouse
Residence permit for the spouse of a third-country national legally residing in Cyprus for at least two years, with marriage predating application by one year.
CyprusForm M127 — Naturalization (Citizenship by Residence)
Application for Cypriot citizenship after seven years of legal residence, including at least five continuous years immediately before the application.
CyprusGEN — Single Permit (GEN - Combined Work and Residence)
Combined temporary residence and employment permit for third-country nationals with a job offer in Cyprus, valid up to 3 years.
CyprusGolden Visa - Permanent Residence by Investment (Regulation 6(2))
EUR 300,000+ investment route to permanent residence in Cyprus for non-EU nationals, with EUR 50,000 secured annual income from abroad.
CyprusICT — Intra-Company Transfer Permit (ICT)
Residence permit for employees of multinational companies temporarily transferring to a Cyprus branch as managers, specialists, or trainees.
CyprusMEU1 — EU Citizen Registration Certificate (MEU1)
Registration certificate for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens intending to reside in Cyprus for more than 3 months, granting free access to employment with no expiry.
CyprusMEU2 — Residence Card for Non-EU Family of EU Citizens (MEU2)
Five-year residence card for non-EU family members (spouse, children under 21, dependent parents) of EU citizens residing in Cyprus, with right to work.
CyprusMEU3 — Permanent Residence Card for EU Citizens and Family (MEU3)
Permanent residence status for EU citizens and their family members after five years of continuous legal residence in Cyprus.
CyprusMTE2 — Trafficking Victim Residence Permit
Residence permit on humanitarian grounds for identified victims of human trafficking whose safety is at risk, with possible extensions.
CyprusMTE3 — Residence Permit for Victims of Domestic Violence
Cyprus provides humanitarian residence permits for victims of violence, including domestic violence, to assist in judicial or police proceedings.
CyprusRefugee Status Residence Permit
Three-year renewable residence permit for persons granted refugee status under the asylum procedure, with immediate right to employment.
CyprusResearcher Residence Permit
Temporary residence permit for third-country national researchers conducting research at approved institutions in Cyprus.
CyprusSpouse of Cypriot Citizen Visa
Residence permit for spouses of Cypriot citizens. Grants right to reside in Cyprus and pathway to citizenship after 3 years of marriage and 2 years of residence.
CyprusStudent Visa (Temporary Residence Permit)
Annual renewable residence permit for full-time students at recognized higher education institutions, allowing 20 hours/week part-time work.
CyprusSubsidiary Protection Residence Permit
Residence permit for persons granted subsidiary protection status who face serious harm if returned, with access to employment.
CyprusTemporary Residence Permit - Pink Slip (No Work Rights)
Temporary residence permit for non-EU nationals with foreign income who wish to reside in Cyprus without employment rights, renewable annually.
CyprusTrainee/Intern Residence Permit
Temporary residence permit for non-EU nationals undertaking approved internship or traineeship programs in public or private sector organizations.
CyprusType A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
Visa allowing transit through international areas of Cypriot airports without entering Cyprus territory.
CyprusVolunteer Residence Permit
Temporary residence permit for non-EU nationals aged 18-30 participating in approved voluntary service programs in Cyprus.
CyprusVolunteer Visa
Residence permit for non-EU nationals participating in voluntary service programs. For volunteers aged 18-30 (unless program specifies different age) with approved volunteer organization.