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Cyprus Immigration Permits

Aliens may make an application to obtain an Immigration Permit on the basis of one of the Categories referred to in Regulation 5 of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations of 1972.

Click here for Info on Forms, Work Permits provided by the Cyprus Immigration Government An Immigration Permit will not be granted to anybody unless the Immigration Control Board recommends to the Minister of Interior that such person belongs to one of the following Categories:

Category A: Persons who intend to work as self employed in agriculture, cattle breeding, bird breeding or fish culture in the Republic, provided that they have in their possession adequate land or a permit to acquire same, they have fully and freely at their disposal capital of CY£250,000 (Euros 427,150.36) and such an employment should not negatively affect the general economy of the Republic.

Category B: Persons who intend to work as self employed in mining enterprises in the Republic, provided that they have in their possession a relative permit, they have fully and freely at their disposal capital of CY£200,000 (Euros 341,720.29) and such an employment should not negatively affect the general economy of he Republic.

Category C: Persons who intend to work as self employed in a trade or profession in the Republic, provided that they have in their possession a relative permit, they have fully and freely at their disposal capital of CY£150,000 (Euros 256,290.22) and such an employment should not affect negatively the general economy of the Republic.

Category D: Persons who intend to work as self employed in a profession or science in the Republic, provided that they have academic or professional qualifications, for which there is demand in Cyprus. Possession of adequate funds is also necessary.

Category E: Persons who have been offered permanent employment in the Republic, which will not create undue local competition.

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The annual income required should be at least CY£5,600 (Euros 9,568.17) for a single applicant and moreover at least CY£2,700 (Euros 4,613.22) for every dependent person, but the Immigration Control Board may demand additional amounts as necessary.

As per Cyprus Immigration, most applicants come under this Category, the majority of them being pensioners or retired persons.

For the granting of an Immigration Permit application is submitted on form M.67 to the Civil Registry and Migration Department directly or through the District Aliens and Immigration Branches of the Police.

The application should be accompanied by the appropriate documents, depending on the Category for which it is submitted.

Applications for Category F which are the most usual should be accompanied by the original of documents regarding the income of the applicants.

Applicants who are abroad may submit an application directly to Cyprus, as stated above or through the local Consular Authorities of the Republic of Cyprus. The applications are examined by the Immigration Control Board which submits a relevant suggestion to the Minister of the Interior for a decision to be taken.

Fees

The fees for the granting of Cyprus Immigration Permits amount to CY£70 (Euros 119.60) and are paid against a receipt following the approval of the application and before the issue of the Immigration Permit.

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For more information those interested may communicate with the telephone 22804502 and fax 22804587.

In case a citizen of the Republic wishes to invite an alien to Cyprus as his guest and a Visa is required for his entry into Cyprus he must contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Tel. 22401100).

For more information those interested may visit the web site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at www.mfa.gov.cy (Entry Regulations for Cyprus). Cyprus Immigration Information is also available from the Cypriot Citizens Charter.

If there are reasons for extending the residence permit, an application on form M.61 is submitted, through the District Aliens and Immigration Branch of the Police, together with the following documents:

a) Copy of alien’s passport

b) Proof of means of support

c) Proof of accommodation

d) A Bank letter of guarantee CY£200-500 (Euros 341.72 - 854.30) depending on the country of origin of the alien, to cover possible repatriation expenses valid for six months after the requested period of stay.

e) Two Photographs

f) CY£20 (Euros 34.17) (fees for submission of application)

Before the submission of the application the alien is registered at the District Aliens and Immigration Branch of the Police. For the said registration it is necessary the alien's passport, 1 photograph of his and fees of CY£20 (Euros 34.17) should be produced.

For more information those interested may communicate with telephones 22804420, 22804421 and fax 22804442.

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