Cyprus Pink Slip

Cyprus temporary residence permit, the so-called Pink Slip, allows non-European Union passport holders to extend their stay in Cyprus for over 3 months (90 days). It will also enable tourists and visitors to extend their stay no matter what was the duration of their initial visa.

Applicants must apply for a temporary residence permit to the Immigration Unit of the city where they live in Cyprus before their visa expires. The applications are examined by the Civil Registry and Migration Department.

After eight years of residing in Cyprus, a temporary permit holder can apply for citizenship. A third-country national who has resided legally and continuously in the Republic of Cyprus for five years can apply for long-term resident status.

Cyprus temporary residence permit overview

Under a temporary residence permit, a person is allowed to live in Cyprus as a visitor (without the right to work). Also, his family members, spouse, and children (under 18 years old) can get the pink slip as dependants. The whole family applies simultaneously; each member files a separate application form and gets his/her temporary residence card.

Pink Slip restrictions

• Cannot stay out of Cyprus for more than three months continuously as the permit would be cancelled automatically
• No right to work in Cyprus
• It is granted only to non-EU Nationals who wish to extend their stay in Cyprus

How long is a Pink Slip valid for?

Pink Slip in Cyprus is valid for 1 year and can be renewed annually, provided the applicant still meets the requirements. In cases where the applicant’s passport expiration is sooner, the residence permit validity will be set to end three months before that.

How to obtain a Cyprus Pink Slip

Pink Slip requirements

To be eligible for a Pink Slip, the applicant is required to show:

• adequate income from abroad to cover living expenses while residing in Cyprus (estimated about € 25,000 – € 30,000 for a three-member family),
• either rented for a one-year minimum or bought a house or apartment,
• health insurance,
• medical exams,
• bank guarantee.

Necessary documents

To obtain a temporary residency permit in Cyprus, the applicant needs to apply with the following required documents:

1. Application form (pdf, 0.3 MB) for a temporary residence permit in Cyprus as visitor MVIS6 duly completed

   One for each family member.

1. Rental agreement or sale agreement of a house/apartment

   The rental agreement must be for a one-year minimum (Rental Agreement and a copy of it certified by Muhtar or a certifying officer & stamped at the tax office).

1. Bank statement & proof of transfer from abroad

   Deposit/Transfer € 24.000 in a bank account in Cyprus, which should be transferred from abroad. If brought in, cash must be declared at the airport upon arrival, and the confirmation document must be received. (Learn how to open a bank account in Cyprus).

   If a bank transfer, one needs swift confirmation from the bank in Cyprus that this amount was transferred from abroad.

   This amount is increased by 20% for the spouse and 15% for each child.

1. Bank guarantee

   Set up a bank guarantee in a Cyprus bank, one for each family member. The amount depends on nationality:

   • Eastern Europe countries, Russians = € 550
   • Middle East countries = € 350
   • Asian / American countries = € 850

   Processing time for the bank to issue guarantees is 1-2 days.

   Applicants from the following countries do not need to provide bank guarantees: the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Andorra, Bahrein, Kuwait, Lebanon, Monaco, Qatar, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates.

1. Health insurance

   It can be international health insurance if the applicant already has one, or it can be made in Cyprus. The average cost is € 175 for each person. It can be made in 1 day.

1. Medical exams (needed only for the first permit, not for the renewals)

   They are done in Cyprus, and they are blood tests showing that the applicant does not suffer from the following:

   • Hepatitis B and C, HIV, syphilis
   • A chest X-ray report for tuberculosis

   They need to be stamped by a specialist doctor.

1. Documents to prove income from abroad

   It can be any stable income, i.e., employment, bank deposits, pension, etc. This income should enable the temporary residence holder to cover his living expenses in Cyprus.

   Annual income estimates:

   • € 24,000 for a single applicant (to have an extra 20% for the spouse and 15% for each child)
   • € 28,800 for a couple
   • € 32,400 for couple & 1 child

1. Passport copy
2. Marriage Certificate duly certified and translated *(If applicable)
3. Children’s Birth Certificates duly certified and translated *(If applicable)
4. School enrolment confirmation for children
5. Criminal Record from the country of origin or residence * (not older than 6 months)

The documents with (*) must be translated into English and bear the «APOSTILLE» stamp. OR be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country that will issue them and by the Cyprus Embassy of that Country.

Application processing time

• Cyprus Residence Permit Card is obtained within about 3 months
• Once applied, allowed to stay until the temporary residence permit card is issued

Cyprus government fees

Application for the first time or renewal: € 70 for each family member.

Registration: € 70 for each family member (payable only the first time of application).

Application submission location

The applicant needs to apply to the Immigration Unit of the city where they live. The applications are further forwarded and examined by the Civil Registry and Migration Department.

Below are the addresses of each city’s immigration unit.

Tips & Advice / Recommendations

We advise our clients to transfer money from abroad to their bank account in Cyprus and use a visa or credit card for their expenses instead of cash.

This will assist in a subsequent application for Pink Slip renewal as their bank statement will clearly show that they bring money to Cyprus from abroad. And that they spent them on their living expenses.

Cyprus Pink Slip benefits

The Pink Slip in Cyprus offers several benefits, including travelling and returning to Cyprus without a visa. Additionally, you are granted the right to remain in Cyprus for one year with the option to renew, and your children are eligible to attend school.

Renewal of temporary residence permit

To renew a temporary residence permit in Cyprus, the applicant must follow the same process as the initial application. The necessary documents and application forms must be provided again. However, the applicant must only provide copies of bank guarantees and marriage/birth certificates. There is no need to undergo medical tests or provide updated criminal records.

Our services

Our law firm will manage the entire application procedure to ensure it runs smoothly. We will book the date for the submission meeting, prepare application forms, provide advice on required documents, attend the meeting with you, follow the application process, receive the immigration permit cards, and deliver them to you.

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