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Non-EU Citizens' Residency in Cyprus

Where to go and who to contact to find out how to live and work in Cyprus.

EU Citizens please see this page: EU Citizens: Residency in Cyprus

The legal requirements for visiting or staying in Cyprus depend on citizenship - European Union (EU) or non-European Union (EU) citizen - reason for entry into Cyprus and the intended duration of the stay.

Citizens of countries that are not part of the European Union who are planning a visit or move to the Republic of Cyprus should enquire at the Cyprus Embassy of their home country for up-to-date information on entry and residency requirements.

Embassies and consulates

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists all Cyprus' Embassies and High Commissions abroad: Click here
If you are in Cyprus and in need of consular advise see The AngloFILE for Consulates & Embassies

Visa Information

Most non-EU citizens may enter Cyprus for up to three months on a valid passport with no visa being required. Information on a stay longer than three-months for work, study or any other reason enquire at the local Cypriot High Commission or Embassy.

The government recommends that entry into the Republic of Cyprus be made via one of the legal ports in the government-controlled area. These are the airports of Larnaca and Paphos and the seaports of Larnaca, Limassol, Latsi and Paphos.

For information on visa requirements for non-EU citizens from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Click here
Find out more from website CyprusVisa.eu

Types of visa

There are three types of Cyprus visa: long-term, short-term, and permanent.

Short-term applies to visits of up to 90 days.
The long term residence visa is required for a stay of up to one year and is applicable to employees and self-employed people; it can be renewed.
The permanent visa only applies to the married partner of a Cypriot national.

A Cyprus residence visa is only issued if a person can prove they have employment, are appropriately qualified for self employment or have sufficient fund to be financially independent.

Further information from the Ministry of the Interior: Click here
For more information from the Cyprus Government on "Temporary / Permanent Residence Permits and Entry and Employment Permits for Foreign (EU and Third Country) citizens": Click here

The private website CyprusVisa.eu has comprehensive information relevant to foreigners wanting to move to Cyprus to live, work or study.

US Citizens

American citizens need only have a valid passport for visitors' entry to Cyprus - no visa is required - for a stay of up to 90 days (3-months). However if planning a move for employment, study or any other reason applications should be made before arrival.

Full details of the application process are available from the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus.

Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus
At: 2211 R St., NW, Washington, DC 20008
Tel: 202/462-5772
Website
or
Consulate General in New York
Tel: 212/686-6016

Americans in Cyprus with residency issues can consult the US Consular section of the US Embassy in Cyprus

US Embassy in Cyprus
At: Metochiou & Ploutarchou Streets, Engomi, Nicosia.
Tel: 22 393 939
Fax: 22 776 841.
Website
Relevant documents are available for download from the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Washington DC: Click here