Cyprus Yellow Slip

The Registration certificate, commonly known as 'Cyprus Yellow Slip’, as it is printed on yellow paper, is available to European (EU and EEA) citizens who wish to stay and work or remain as visitors in the Republic of Cyprus.

A yellow slip does not allow its holder to travel to Europe or other countries without a visa. It is only valid for Cyprus.

The application for the issue of the certificate is submitted within four months from the date of entry into the Republic.

Cyprus Registration certificate overview

The Application type and forms are different for European Union сitizens and their family members who are not European.

Application form MEU1

Citizens of the European Union and their family members who are also сitizens of the European Union apply with the MEU1 form (doc, 4.7 MB).

Processing time – The Yellow Slip is issued immediately or within a maximum of 5 days. It is issued directly from the immigration unit of the city that the applicant lives and applies.

Application form MEU2

Family members who are not European Union citizens apply with the MEU2 form (doc, 4.7 MB).

Processing time – The Yellow Slip is issued by the Civil Registry and migration department at Nicosia and is mailed to the applicant’s address. This procedure takes about 3-5 months.

However, once applied, the applicant is allowed to stay, and even re-enter Cyprus if he travels with his application receipt.

Cyprus Yellow Slip validity

The Registration certificate for European Union сitizens does not expire.

The certificate for non-EU family members has a validity of 5 years, on expiry the applicant can apply for renewal.

Benefits

Benefits of Yellow Slip in Cyprus include full rights of stay and re-entry, work, engagement in business activities, and generally entitles the holder to the same rights as Cypriot citizens.

How to obtain a Registration certificate

Required documents

1. Application forms MEU1 & MEU2 duly completed
2. Copy of valid passport
3. Marriage Certificate duly certified and translated *(If applicable)
4. Children Birth Certificates duly certified and translated *(If applicable)
5. Rental agreement or sale agreement of a house/apartment.

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

6. Bank statements of a bank account in Cyprus or bank statements from abroad (if applicable)
7. If working abroad to bring a confirmation letter from the employer and payslip
8. If they are working in Cyprus:
   a. Confirmation letter from employer
   b. Social Insurance Registration and annual income certificate
   c. Employer to sign the application form
9. Health insurance (not needed if working in Cyprus)

   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.

10. Two small passport photos

The documents with (*) require to be translated in English and be «APOSTILLE» OR be certified by the Ministry of foreign affairs of the country that will issue them and also by the Cyprus Embassy of that Country.

Application procedure

The applicants or their lawyer will book the date for the submission of the applications. It is recommended to book in advance, preferably 3-4 weeks earlier than the required submission date.
The applicants are required to be physically present for applying to obtain the Yellow Slip. I.e. the application cannot be submitted through the power of attorney or their lawyer. However, their lawyer can attend the meeting for the submission of their application.

Cyprus government fees

Application for the first time or renewal: €20 for each family member.

Application submission location

The applicant needs to apply to the Immigration Unit of the City they are living in. The applications are further forwarded and examined by the Civil Registry and Migration Department.

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

How to renew Yellow Slip in Cyprus

For non-EU family members, you need to provide all the documents and certificates as provided for the first registration.
There is no need to renew a yellow slip for EU citizens, as it does not expire.

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, advise on required documents, attend the meeting with you, follow the application process, receive the yellow cards and deliver them to you.