How to apply for a Cyprus residence permit?

You must apply for a temporary residence permit in Cyprus at the following address within 7 days after your arrival in Cyprus:

1, Civil Registration and Immigration Bureau, if you will live in Nicosia;

2. regional immigration office, if you will live in other areas.

If you are applying for a permanent residence permit or immigration permit in Cyprus, you must apply at the central office of the Civil Registration and Immigration Department.

You should visit the website of the Civil Registration and Immigration Bureau, check the contact information and make an appointment. If you are a student or a foreign worker, the school or employer will help you complete the application process. At the time of application, the Cyprus Immigration Service will collect fingerprints and photos (biometric information). If the application is approved, they will contact to obtain a residence card. If the application is not approved, the Cyprus authorities will inform the specific reasons. /zd/ym