Temporary residence permits valid for 1 year are available for third country nationals in Cyprus. After residing in Cyprus for 5 continuous years without being absent for more than 90 days at a time, a permanent residence permit can be obtained. Citizenship can then be applied for after 7 years of residence. To qualify for a temporary residence permit, applicants must rent or purchase real estate and show proof of sufficient funds to support themselves and any dependents without working. Required documents include rental/purchase agreements, bank statements, passports, certificates, and medical insurance. The initial residence permit is for 1 year but can easily be extended.

1. Cyprus for residence permits
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A temporary residence permit (Pink Slip) for third country nationalities valid for 1 year. During the
year, you don't have to leave the territory of Cyprus for more than 90 consecutive days. When you
run this condition within 5 years, it is possible to obtain a permanent residence permit, and after
their stay during 7 years can apply for citizenship.
Temporary accommodation can be obtained after arandy or buying real estate. This is a mandatory
condition. This requires a personal visit of the whole family in the immigration service at the place
of residence to apply. For a positive solution to this issue, the applicant must show an extract from
the Bank for the year. This will show that the annual family income can provide all its members
with everything necessary for living in Cyprus.
Attention! Temporary or permanent residence permit does not give the right to work.
Required documents for obtaining a residence permit:
Rental agreement or copy of the contract of purchase and sale of real estate.
Help from a local bank for monetary accounts and final statement, indicating that enough money for
their stay on the island. (10000 euro per feed and 7000 to each dependent adult family member
Passport
70 euro for each family member
Marriage certificate, birth certificate for children translated into English or Greek language by a
certified translator and sworn in PIO
Medical insurance -200 euro/person/year
Bank guarantee for 10 years at 550 euro per
If you receive a residence permit for the first time in Cyprus, it is given for one year, and in
consequence it is not difficult to extend.