Cyprus Immigration Permit Category F

Category F

Cyprus Immigration Permit Category F is intended for persons who have a secured annual income from abroad and wish to reside permanently in Cyprus.
Applicants must have sufficient income to support themselves and their dependants and are not permitted to engage in business, trade or profession in Cyprus under this immigration permit category.
The secured annual income may include pensions, dividends from shares, interest from fixed deposits, rental income and other eligible sources of income from abroad.

The Cyprus authorities may assess the intention of the applicant and the applicant’s family members to reside permanently in Cyprus.

Cyprus Category F Income Requirements

The secured annual income required for Category F should be at least €9,568 for the main applicant and an additional €4,613 for every dependent person.

The income may include pensions, dividends from shares, interest from fixed deposits, rental income and other eligible sources of income from abroad.

The applicant and the applicant’s family members are not permitted to engage in business, trade or profession in Cyprus under Category F.

Documents Required for Cyprus Category F

Copy of valid passport of the applicant and his/her dependants

Copy of valid temporary residence permit (if the applicant resides in Cyprus)

Brief C.V.

Bank Accounts Statements in the Republic (original)

Title of ownership or contact of sale and proof of payment of the property or rental agreement (original or true copy)

Declaration of a secured annual income (original documents and affidavit)

Original Criminal Record Certificate for the applicant and his/her spouse, duly certified and officially translated (if the applicant resides abroad, the certificate must be issued from his/her country of residence)

Marriage Certificate duly certified and officially translated (original or certified сору)

Children's Birth Certificates dully certified and officially translated (original or certified copy).

Additional documents may be required depending on the applicant’s individual circumstances and the requirements of the Cyprus immigration authorities.

Cyprus Category F Requirements

To qualify for a Cyprus Immigration Permit Category F, applicants must have a secured annual income from abroad, meet the applicable financial requirements and demonstrate their intention to reside permanently in Cyprus.
Applicants must provide the required supporting documents and comply with the applicable immigration requirements.
The applicant and dependants are not permitted to engage in business, trade or profession in Cyprus under Category F.

7 years

Reviewing period

€500 plus €70 per applicant

Application goverment fees

Cyprus Category F Immigration Permit Validity

  • The right of residence under a Category F Immigration Permit is of unlimited validity for the holder and his/her adult dependants.
  • The residence permit card, however, has an expiry date of ten years from the date of its issuance and must be replaced upon expiry.
  • A residence permit issued to an underage dependant is valid until the age of 18.

Loss of Cyprus Category F Permanent Residence Right

  • A Category F Immigration Permit may cease to be valid if the holder and his/her dependants acquire permanent residence abroad or are absent from Cyprus for a period of two years.