Travel to Cyprus for work

This guide is for British citizens travelling for business or other work purposes. It explains what employers, employees, or the self-employed need to do if they need a visa or permit.

This information is provided as a guide only. You must always check the exact application process and document requirements with the Cypriot embassy or immigration authorities.

Entry requirements

If you’re going to Cyprus to work (or any other EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein) you must make sure you meet passport and other travel requirements.. 

Cyprus is not in the Schengen area. However, if you’re travelling for business for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, you may be able to do some business-related activities without needing a visa or permit, such as attend business meetings. Cyprus applies a separate 90-day rule.. 

If you’re staying for longer, or for other types of work, you may need a visa or permit.permit. 

The Cypriot authorities are responsible for setting and enforcing entry rules. They decide which activities need a visa or permit, or which may be exempt.exempt. 

If you’re working in more than one country, you need to check the entry rules of each country.country. 

If you need a passport, visa or permit, you should apply well in advance of travel.travel. 

Visa and permit documentsdocuments 

This guide explains the general application process for some of the visa or permit types available in Cyprus. It includes a checklist of documents that you’ll usually need to include when applying.applying. 

It may not cover all scenarios so you must always check the exact application process and document requirements with the Cypriot embassy or immigration authorities.. 

You must also check what format the documents should be presented in, including if they must be:be: 

• translatedtranslated 
• ‘legalised’ (with an apostille) or notarisednotarised 
• originals, or if copies are acceptableacceptable 
• signed in ink (a wet signature), or if they can be signed electronically (an e-signature)e-signature) 
• dated within a certain period of time, such as 30 days before you submit your applicationapplication 

Countries often use the terms visa, work permit and residence permit differently. For example, some may refer to a work permit as a visa.visa. 

This guide uses the same terms used in Cyprus, so you know which ones to use when speaking to Cyprus’s authorities.authorities. 

Check if you need a visa or permitpermit 

Cyprus isn’t in the Schengen area. The Schengen area countries apply the 90-day visa waiver rule as a group.group. 

This means if you visit one or more of the Schengen area countries within a 180 day-period, it all counts towards the Schengen 90-day limit.limit. 

Cyprus applies a separate 90-day limit. It doesn’t apply the 90 days as a group with the Schengen area countries.countries. 

This means you can spend up to 90 days in a 180-day period in other European countries and it won’t affect how long you can spend in Cyprus. You’ll still be able to stay in Cyprus visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.period. 

You do not need a visa or permit if you’re travelling to Cyprus for up to 90 days in a 180-day period for specific business-related activities. These activities can include:include: 

• attending trade fairs, seminars or conventionsconventions 
• attending and speaking at conferencesconferences 
• running or attending job interviewsinterviews 
• negotiating, signing or executing deals or contractscontracts 
• meeting with clients, customers or colleaguescolleagues 
• meeting with contractors or vendorvendor 
• providing and receiving classroom-based or on the job-trainingjob-training 
• shadowing someone’s jobjob 
• fact-finding visitsvisits 
• attending kick-off meetingsmeetings 
• attending board meetingsmeetings 

Border checkschecks 

At the border, you may be asked to show:show: 

• proof of return travel, such as plane or train ticketstickets 
• health insurance that covers your staystay 
• proof of your accommodation for your entire staystay 
• enough money for the duration of your triptrip 
• an invitation letter from your employer explaining your triptrip 

Check Cyprus’ exemptionsexemptions 

Certain types of work and activities in Europe do not require a visa or permit because they’re exempt.exempt. 

All countries have their own exemptions. What may be exempt in one country may not be in another. You should always check with the country’s authorities.authorities. 

The following may not require a visa or permit in Cyprus for up to 90 days in a 180-day period:period: 

• those with an EU intra company transfer (EU(EU ICT)ICT) permit or EU Blue Card from another countrycountry 

Further checkschecks 

If you’re not sure if you need a visa or permit to travel you can get advice from the Cypriot embassy or immigration authorities.. 

Applying for a visa or permitpermit 

This guide outlines the steps required for each visa or permit to help you prepare, but you’ll need to check the exact rules and processes with the Cypriot embassy or immigration authorities.. 

Taking your familyfamily 

You won’t be able to get dependant visas for any family members if you’re working on one of the short-term permits. They may be able to join you for up to 90 days under the visa waiver rules. They can also apply for a temporary residence permit).). 

There are different rules for taking families if you have a longer-term residence permit. You can apply for permits for your family members, as long as:as: 

• you’ve lived in Cyprus for at least 2 yearsyears 
• you’re holding a residence permit with a duration of at least 1 yearyear 
• you have a reasonable chance of getting the right of permanent residenceresidence 

Find out about family reunification.. 

Short and long-term residence and employment permitspermits 

You need a temporary residence and employment permit if you’re in Cyprus for up to 6 months because you’re:you’re: 

• working in oil and gas 
• an athlete or coach of individual or team sports 
• installing machinery, equipment and operating systems 
• an artist 
• a journalist 

You can extend it if you need to stay longer.longer. 

You need a temporary residence and employment permit if you’re in Cyprus because you’re:you’re: 

• transferring long term from a UK-based company to a branch in Cyprus 
• working for a company in Cyprus on a Cypriot contract 
• working for a ‘company of foreign interests’ 
• founding or investing in a company in Cyprus 
• conducting scientific research work 
• carrying out self-employed work 

A temporary residence and employment permit is valid for up to 4 years depending on which one you need.need. 

Short-term work for an oil or gas companycompany 

You need a short-term temporary residence and employment permit if you’re working for up to 6 months in the oil and gas sector.sector. 

To qualify you must have the relevant education and professional experience.experience. 

This permit can take 3 to 4 weeks to get. It’s valid for up to 6 months. You can extend it for up to 4 years.years. 

How it worksworks 

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.prepare. 

1. Your employer needs to get approval from the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance to employ you.you. 

2. Your employer submits your residence and employment permit application ( MNSP2 form) to the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

3. You register at the local police District Office of Aliens and Immigration Unit or the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

4. You collect your residence permit once approved.approved. 

Application documentsdocuments 

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:need: 

• completed permit application formform 
• UK passport, valid for at least 9 monthsmonths 
• degree or other qualification certificate approved by the Cypriot authoritiesauthorities 
• CVCV 
• medical certificatecertificate 
• bank guarantee to cover deportation expenses, if neededneeded 
• employment contractcontract 
• health insurance covercover 
• police clearance certificatecertificate 

Working short term in professional sportssports 

To qualify for a short-term work and residence permit as a sports professional you must:must: 

• be registered with a relevant sports association in CyprusCyprus 
• have an employment contract with the sports associationassociation 

This permit can take 12 to 24 weeks to get. It’s valid for up to 1 year and you can extend it.it. 

How it worksworks 

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.prepare. 

1. Your employer submits your residence and employment permit application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

2. You register at the local police District Office of Aliens and Immigration Unit or the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

3. You collect your residence permit once approved.approved. 

Application documentsdocuments 

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:need: 

• completed permit application formform 
• UK passport, valid for at least 9 monthsmonths 
• degree or other qualification certificatecertificate 
• CVCV 
• certificate of registration with the relevant sports association in CyprusCyprus 
• approved employment contract, stamped and sealed by the relevant sports associationassociation 
• health insurance covercover 
• copy of the athlete’s health cardcard 
• police clearance certificatecertificate 
• medical certificatecertificate 
• proof of your accommodation in CyprusCyprus 

Short-term installation workwork 

You can apply for a short-term work and residence permit if you need to install specialised machinery, equipment or operating systems.systems. 

To qualify you must have the relevant education and professional experience.experience. 

This permit can take 4 to 12 weeks to get. It’s valid for up to 3 months and you cannot extend it.it. 

How it worksworks 

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.prepare. 

1. Your employer needs to get approval from the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance to employ you.you. 

2. Your employer submits your residence and employment permit application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Cyprus. You can enter Cyprus after the permit is issued.issued. 

Application documentsdocuments 

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:need: 

• completed permit application formform 
• UK passport, valid for the duration of the permit plus 6 monthsmonths 
• degree or other qualification certificatecertificate 
• CVCV 
• bank guarantee to cover deportation expenses, if neededneeded 
• copy of employer’s passportpassport 

Working in the artsarts 

You can apply for a short-term work and residence permit if you’re a creative artist, a performing artist, or someone assisting them.them. 

To qualify one of the following must apply. You must:must: 

• have the required education and at least 2 years’ professional experienceexperience 
• have been able to support yourself from your income as a creative artist, performing artist, or their assistant for at least the past 2 yearsyears 
• be well-established in the UK or internationally, as an individual or part of a groupgroup 

If you’re in a group most of the members should have been part of the group for at least the past 2 years.years. 

If you’re supporting staff you’ll be allowed to stay in Cyprus for a limited time for specific performances or events. Group and support staff applications should be submitted at the same time as for the artist.artist. 

This permit can take 12 to 24 weeks to get. It’s valid for the duration of the performance or event.event. 

How it worksworks 

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.prepare. 

1. You or your employer needs to get approval from the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance to employ you.you. 

2. You or your employer submits your residence and employment permit application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

3. You register at the local police District Office of Aliens and Immigration Unit or the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

4. You collect your residence permit once approved.approved. 

Application documentsdocuments 

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:need: 

• completed permit application formform 
• UK passport, valid for at least 9 monthsmonths 
• copy of your employer’s passport, if they’re a person rather than a companycompany 
• bank guarantee to cover deportation expenses, if neededneeded 
• approval from the Special Administrative Commission of the Employment Department of the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance, if applicableapplicable 
• approved employment contract, stamped and sealed by the Cypriot Labour Department, if applicableapplicable 
• confirmation of registration with the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance  
• health insurance covercover 
• police clearance certificatecertificate 
• medical certificatecertificate 
• proof of your accommodation in CyprusCyprus 

Journalists and correspondentscorrespondents 

You can apply for a short-term work and residence permit if you’re a UK-based journalist or media correspondent and are assigned to work in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

To qualify you must have a journalist identity card or certificate from the UK media company for your assignment in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

This permit can take 12 to 24 weeks to get. It’s valid for up to 1 year and you can extend it for up to 4 years.years. 

How it worksworks 

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.prepare. 

1. Your employer submits your residence and employment permit application (MNSP2 form) to the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

2. You register at the local police District Office of Aliens and Immigration Unit or the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

3. You collect your residence permit once approved.approved. 

Application documentsdocuments 

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:need: 

• completed permit application formform 
• UK passport, valid for the duration of the permit plus 6 monthsmonths 
• journalist identity cardcard 
• health insurance covercover 
• medical certificatecertificate 
• proof of your accommodation in CyprusCyprus 

Transferring long term from a UK-based company to a branch in CyprusCyprus 

You need an intra-corporate transfer (ICT) permit if your UK-based employer moves you to a branch in Cyprus to work for:for: 

• up to 3 yearsyears 
• 1 year if you are a traineetrainee 

To qualify you must:must: 

• be a manager, specialist or traineetrainee 
• have the education and professional experience required for the rolerole 
• have specialist knowledge in the fieldfield 
• have worked for the UK company for at least 12 months (or 6 months for trainees)trainees) 
• keep your UK employment contractcontract 
• stay on UK payroll  

An ICT permit can take 4 to 16 weeks to get. It’s valid for up to 1 year and you can extend it for up to 3 years if you’re a manager or specialist.specialist. 

You can only apply for a new ICT permit once you’ve spent 6 months outside of Cyprus.Cyprus. 

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type. Find out about family reunification.. 

How it worksworks 

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.prepare. 

1. Your employer submits proof of your qualifications to the Department of Labour and proof that the branch in Cyprus and the UK company belong to the same group.group. 

2. Your employer submits your ICT permit application to Cyprus’ Civil Registry.Registry. 

3. You register at the local police District Office of Aliens and Immigration Unit or the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

4. You collect your ICT permit once approved.approved. 

Application documentsdocuments 

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:need: 

• completed permit application formform 
• UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for the duration of the transfertransfer 
• Bachelor’s degree or other qualification certificate approved by the Cypriot authoritiesauthorities 
• CVCV 
• UK employment contract, stamped and sealed by the Cypriot Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social InsuranceInsurance 
• signed assignment agreement with your employeremployer 
• signed employment contract with your UK employer
• organisational charts or documents showing the relationship between the UK company and branch in Cyprus, approved by the Cypriot authoritiesauthorities 
• evidence you’ve been employed by your UK employer for at least 12 monthsmonths 
• birth certificates for you and any dependantsdependants 
• marriage certificate, if applicableapplicable 
• evidence of termination of any previous marriagesmarriages 
• health insurance cover for you and any dependantsdependants 
• police clearance certificate for you and any dependants aged 16 and over (legalised with an apostille)) 
• medical certificate for you and any dependantsdependants 
• proof of your accommodation in CyprusCyprus 

Working for a company in Cyprus on a long-term Cypriot contractcontract 

To qualify for a temporary residence and employment permit you must:must: 

• have an employment offer from a company in Cyprus for at least 1 yearyear 
• be placed on Cypriot payrollpayroll 
• meet minimum salary requirements for your role in CyprusCyprus 
• have a university degreedegree 
• have relevant education and professional experienceexperience 

The company in Cyprus must:must: 

• be able to show that they have not been able to recruit anyone locally (from Cyprus or the rest of the EU)EU) 
• have most of its shares held by Cypriot or EU nationalsnationals 

This permit can take 12 to 24 weeks to get. It’s valid for up to 1 year and you can extend it for up to 4 years.years. 

You may be able to extend it for up to 6 years or indefinitely but would need to check with the authorities. This permit type can lead to permanent residency if you meet the criteria.criteria. 

If you have a family they may be able to join you with this permit type after 1 year. Find out about family reunification.. 

How it worksworks 

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.prepare. 

1. Your employer may be asked to carry out a labour market test for 3 weeks – this depends on the sector and salary.salary. 

2. Your employer needs to get approval from the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance to employ you.you. 

3. Your employer submits your residence and employment permit application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

4. You register at the local police District Office of Aliens and Immigration Unit or the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

5. You collect your residence permit once approved.approved. 

Application documentsdocuments 

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:need: 

• completed application forms  
• UK passport, valid for at least 912 monthsmonths 
• bachelor’s degree or other qualification certificatecertificate 
• CVCV 
• approved employment contract, stamped and sealed by the Cypriot Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance  
• health insurance covercover 
• police clearance certificatecertificate 
• medical certificatecertificate 
• proof of your accommodation in CyprusCyprus 

Working long term for a ‘company of foreign interests’interests’ 

To qualify for a temporary residence and employment permit for ‘employees in a company of foreign interests’ you must:must: 

• have an employment offer from a company in Cyprus with foreign interestsinterests 
• be placed on a Cypriot payrollpayroll 
• meet minimum salary requirements for your role 
• have a relevant degree or educational and professional experience relevant to the rolerole 

The Cypriot company is usually considered to have ‘foreign interests’ if one of the following applies:applies: 

• over 50% of its shares are held by non-EU nationalsnationals 
• the percentage of foreign held share capital is equal to or greater than €200,000€200,000 
• a direct investment of €200,000 by the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) of the companycompany 

The company will be registered at the Civil Registry and Migration Department.Department. 

This permit can take 6 to 8 weeks to get. It’s valid for up to 3 years. You may be able to extend it indefinitely, but you would need to check with the authorities. This permit can lead to permanent residency if you meet the criteria.criteria. 

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type. Find out about family reunification.. 

How it worksworks 

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.prepare. 

1. Your employer gets confirmation from the Civil Registry and Migration Department that their company is ‘of foreign interest’.interest’. 

2. You submit your work and residence permit application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

3. You register at the local police District Office of Aliens and Immigration Unit or the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus, if you arrived with an entry permit.permit. 

4. You collect your residence permit once approved.approved. 

Application documentsdocuments 

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:need: 

• completed permit application formform 
• UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 912 monthsmonths 
• degree or other qualification certificate or proof of relevant experienceexperience 
• CVCV 
• signed employment contract with your employer in CyprusCyprus 
• marriage certificate, if applicableapplicable 
• evidence of termination of any previous marriagesmarriages 
• health insurance cover for you and any family membersmembers 
• police clearance certificate for you and any family membersmembers 
• medical certificate for you and any family membersmembers 
• proof of your accommodation in CyprusCyprus 

Founding or investing in a company in CyprusCyprus 

You can apply for a Startup Visa if you want to set up, run and develop a start-up company with high growth potential in Cyprus. Before applying, please bear in mind that the Startup Visa scheme is going to close on 31 May 2024.2024. 

There are start-up schemes for individuals and for teams.teams. 

To qualify you must:must: 

• be the sole originator or one of the founders of the start-up (there can be a maximum of 5 founders)founders) 
• have access to sufficient funds which can include venture capital funding, crowdfunding or other sourcessources 
• have a high level of proficiency in Greek or EnglishEnglish 
• submit a business plan which should confirm that the head office and tax domicile of the company will be in CyprusCyprus 
• have an innovative start-up – its research and development costs should represent at least 10% of its operating costs in at least 1 of the 3 years before you apply, as certified by an external auditorauditor 

A Startup Visa can take 12 to 24 weeks to get. It’s valid for up to 1 year and you can extend it for another year. You may qualify for permanent residency if the business is successful.successful. 

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type. Find out about family reunification.. 

How it worksworks 

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.prepare. 

1. You submit a Startup Visa application to establish, operate and develop a start-up company in Cyprus to startup.visa@mof.gov.cy.. 

2. You apply for an entry visa at the Cypriot embassy if applying from the UK, or to the Civil Registry and Migration Department if applying from Cyprus.Cyprus. 

3. You register at the local police District Office of Aliens and Immigration Unit or the Civil Registry and Migration Department.. 

4. You collect your permit once approved.approved. 

Application documentsdocuments 

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:need: 

• completed permit application formform 
• UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 9 monthsmonths 
• approved entry visavisa 
• degree or other qualification certificatecertificate 
• CVCV 
• employment contract, if applicableapplicable 
• bank guarantee to cover deportation expenses, or a declaration that any repatriation expenses will be covered, if neededneeded 
• business planplan 
• bank statement confirming access to sufficient funds  
• recent audited accounts for the past 1 to 3 years if your company is already established in the UKUK 
• birth certificates for you and any dependantsdependants 
• marriage certificate, if applicableapplicable 
• evidence of termination of any previous marriagesmarriages 
• health insurance cover for you and any family membersmembers 
• police clearance certificate for you and any family membersmembers 
• medical certificate for you and any family membersmembers 
• proof of your accommodation in CyprusCyprus 

Scientific research workwork 

To qualify for an entry permit and residence permit for the purpose of scientific research you must:must: 

• be invited by a research organisation or company in Cyprus to conduct scientific researchresearch 
• have specialist knowledge in the fieldfield 
• have a minimum monthly income of €2,000 (for postgraduate/predoctoral researchers) and €2,500 (for postdoctoral researchers) - both amounts increase by €500 per month if the application includes family membersmembers 

The research permit can take 6 to 8 weeks to get. It’s valid for at least 1 year or for the duration of your contract. You may be able to extend it for up to 6 years or indefinitely but would need to check with the authorities. This permit can lead to permanent residency if you meet the criteria.criteria. 

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type. Find out about family reunification.. 

How it worksworks 

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.prepare. 

1. Your employer submits your permit application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

2. You register at the local police District Office of Aliens and Immigration Unit or the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 7 days of arriving in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

3. You collect your residence permit once approved.approved. 

Application documentsdocuments 

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:need: 

• completed permit application formform 
• UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 9 monthsmonths 
• degree or other qualification certificatecertificate 
• CVCV 
• signed employment contract or hosting agreement with your employer in CyprusCyprus 
• statement from the research organisation or company taking on financial responsibility for you while you’re in CyprusCyprus 
• birth certificates for you and any dependantsdependants 
• marriage certificate, if applicableapplicable 
• evidence of termination of any previous marriagesmarriages 
• health insurance cover for you and any dependantsdependants 
• police clearance certificate for you and any dependantsdependants 
• medical certificate for you and any dependantsdependants 
• proof of your accommodation in CyprusCyprus 

Self-employed workwork 

You need one of the following types of immigration permit for carrying out self-employed work in Cyprus:Cyprus: 

• Category A for working in agriculture, cattle or bird breeding, or aquaculture 
• Category B for working in the mining industry 
• Category C for working in a trade or a profession and meeting capital requirements 
• category D for working in a profession that’s in demand in Cyprus 

Category AA 

To qualify for a Category A immigration permit for agriculture, cattle or bird breeding, or fish culture you must have:have: 

• adequate land or a permit to acquire land in CyprusCyprus 
• have the required amount of accessible funds  

The Category A permit can take 12 to 24 months to get. You’ll automatically get permanent residency. Permanent residency will remain valid for as long as you continue to meet the conditions for which the permit was granted.granted. 

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.type. 

How it works

works 

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.prepare. 

1. You submit a permit application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department.. 

2. Once approved, you register at the local police District Office of Aliens and Immigration Unit or the Civil Registry and Migration Department.. 

3. You collect your residence permit once approved.approved. 

Application documents

documents 

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:need: 

• completed application formform 
• UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 9 monthsmonths 
• valid residence permit if already living in CyprusCyprus 
• degree or other qualification certificatecertificate 
• CVCV 
• income tax returns for all the years you’ve been self-employed, if applicableapplicable 
• statement of social insurance contributions for the previous year, if applicableapplicable 
• bank account statement confirming you have the required accessible fundsfunds 
• declaration of income from sources other than employment, such as property rental, investments or pensionspensions 
• birth certificates for you and any dependantsdependants 
• marriage certificate, if applicableapplicable 
• evidence of termination of any previous marriagesmarriages 
• health insurance covercover 
• police clearance certificatecertificate 
• proof of your accommodation in Cyprus, such as rental agreement or property ownership titletitle 

Category BB 

A Category B immigration permit is for self-employed work in the mining industry.industry. 

To qualify you must:must: 

• have a permit or licence to work in the mining industryindustry 
• have the required amount of accessible funds  

The Category B permit can take 12 to 24 months to get. You’ll automatically get permanent residency. Permanent residency will remain valid for as long as you continue to meet the conditions for which the permit was granted.granted. 

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.type. 

How it works

works 

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.prepare. 

1. You submit a permit application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department.. 

2. Once approved, you register at the local police District Office of Aliens and Immigration Unit or the Civil Registry and Migration Department.. 

3. You collect your residence permit once approved.approved. 

Application documents

documents 

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:need: 

• completed application formform 
• UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 9 monthsmonths 
• valid residence permit if already living in CyprusCyprus 
• degree or other qualification certificatecertificate 
• CVCV 
• income tax returns for all the years you’ve been self-employed, if applicableapplicable 
• statement of social insurance contributions for the previous year prior to filing the application, if applicableapplicable 
• bank account statement confirming you have the required accessible fundsfunds 
• declaration of income from sources other than employment, such as property rental, investments or pensionspensions 
• birth certificates for you and any dependantsdependants 
• marriage certificate, if applicableapplicable 
• evidence of termination of any previous marriagesmarriages 
• health insurance covercover 
• police clearance certificatecertificate 
• proof of your accommodation in Cyprus, such as a rental agreement or property ownership titletitle 

Category CC 

A Category C immigration permit is for self-employed work in a trade or a profession.profession. 

To qualify you must:must: 

• have a relevant permit or licence to work in your trade or professionprofession 
• meet capital requirements and have instant access to itit 

The Category C permit can take 12 to 24 months to get. You’ll automatically get permanent residency. Permanent residency will remain valid for as long as you continue to meet the conditions for which the permit was granted.granted. 

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.type. 

How it works

works 

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.prepare. 

1. You submit a permit application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department.. 

2. Once approved, you register at the local police District Office of Aliens and Immigration Unit or the Civil Registry and Migration Department.. 

3. You collect your residence permit once approved.approved. 

Application documents

documents 

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:need: 

• completed application formform 
• UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 9 monthsmonths 
• valid residence permit if already living in CyprusCyprus 
• degree or other qualification certificatecertificate 
• CVCV 
• income tax returns for all years of self-employed work, if applicableapplicable 
• statement of social insurance contributions for the previous year, if applicableapplicable 
• bank account statement confirming you have the required accessible fundsfunds 
• declaration of income from sources other than employment, such as property rental, investments or pensionspensions 
• birth certificates for you and any dependantsdependants 
• marriage certificate, if applicableapplicable 
• evidence of termination of any previous marriagesmarriages 
• health insurance covercover 
• police clearance certificatecertificate 
• proof of your accommodation in Cyprus, such as a rental agreement or property ownership titletitle 

Category DD 

A Category D immigration permit is for self-employed people working in a profession that’s in demand in Cyprus.Cyprus. 

To qualify for a category D immigration permit you must have:have: 

• the academic and professional qualifications that are in demand in CyprusCyprus 
• access to adequate funds to support yourself and your family and to support your self-employmentself-employment 

The Category D permit can take 12 to 24 months to get. You’ll automatically get permanent residency. Permanent residency will remain valid for as long as you continue to meet the conditions for which the permit was granted.granted. 

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.type. 

How it works

works 

You need to check with the Cypriot authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.prepare. 

1. You submit a permit application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department.. 

2. Once approved, you register at the local police District Office of Aliens and Immigration Unit or the Civil Registry and Migration Department.. 

3. You collect your residence permit once approved.approved. 

Application documents

documents 

The Cypriot authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:need: 

• completed application formform 
• UK passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 9 monthsmonths 
• valid residence permit if already living in CyprusCyprus 
• degree or other qualification certificatecertificate 
• CVCV 
• income tax returns for all years, if applicableapplicable 
• statement of social insurance contributions for the previous year, if applicableapplicable 
• bank account statement confirming you have the required accessible fundsfunds 
• declaration of income from sources other than employment, such as property rental, investments or pensionspensions 
• birth certificates for you and any dependantsdependants 
• marriage certificate, if applicableapplicable 
• evidence of termination of any previous marriagesmarriages 
• health insurance covercover 
• police clearance certificatecertificate 
• proof of your accommodation in Cyprus, such as a rental agreement or property ownership titletitle 

Cypriot government guidanceguidance 

Read official Cypriot government information on visas, work permits, and residence permits.. 

Check for travel changeschanges 

European governments may update or change their rules without notice.notice. 

You should always check travel advice for Cyprus, for updates on issues such as safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings before travelling, or planning to travel.