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 more than 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. They should apply before their current visa expires.

Cyprus temporary residence permit overview

Pink Slip in Cyprus is valid for 1 year and can be renewed on an annual basis. Under this 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 at the same time; each family member files a separate application form and gets his 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
• Is granted only to non-EU Nationals who wish to extend their stay in Cyprus
• Valid for one year, can be renewed annually

How to obtain a Cyprus Pink Slip

Pink Slip requirements

In order to be eligible for this type of permit, the applicant mainly needs 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 or bought a house or apartment

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

Necessary documents

1. Application form (doc, 0.5 MB) for a temporary residence permit in Cyprus as visitor MVIS5 duly completed

   One for each family member.

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

   The rental agreement needs to be for a one-year minimum (Rental Agreement and a copy of it certified by Muhtar or certifying officer & stamped at 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 needs to be declared in the airport on arrival and get the confirmation document. (Learn how to open a bank account in Cyprus).

   If bank transfer, one needs swift or 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 the bank guarantees is 1-2 days.

   Applicants from the below countries do not need to provide bank guarantees: United Kingdom, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Andorra, Bahrein, Kuwait, Lebanon, Monaco, Qatar, Switzerland, Thailand, and 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 € 200 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:

   • 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 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 Birth Certificates duly certified and translated *(If applicable)
4. School enrolment confirmation for children
5. Criminal Record from the country of origin or residence *

The documents with (*) require to be translated in 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.

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 they are living. 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 in their bank account in Cyprus and to use a visa, 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.

Our services

Our Law Firm will undertake the entire procedure for your application to make sure it runs smoothly. We will book the date for the meeting for submission, prepare application forms, advice on required documents, attend the meeting with you, follow the application process, receive the immigration permit cards and deliver them to you.

Contact us to receive a free personal consultation and learn about our competitive fee services.

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