A Visitor Permit, commonly referred to as the Pink Slip, is a temporary residence permit that allows non-EU nationals to stay in Cyprus for more than 90 days. This permit is ideal for individuals seeking to extend their stay in the country for personal, family, or other non-work-related reasons, essentially providing long-term residency in Cyprus.
Main Rules and Restrictions
Validity & Renewal:
The Visitor Permit is issued for one year and can be renewed indefinitely. However, if you leave Cyprus for more than three consecutive months, the permit will be automatically canceled.
Family Members:
The visa extends to spouses and children under 18, who can obtain the Visitor Permit as dependents.
Employment Restrictions:
Holders of the Visitor Permit are not permitted to work in Cyprus, except for remote work for foreign employers.
Entry to Cyprus:
The applicant should enter Cyprus first using a tourist visa to apply for the Visitor Permit.
Applicants must submit:
Criminal Record Certificate notarized certificate from your country of origin or residence, translated into Greek or English, issued no more thah three months before the application
Proof of Financial Stability: Evidence of sufficient funds to cover living expenses in Cyprus. For one person, the minimum is €24,000 per year, with additional amounts for spouses and children
Copy of the passport page showing the most recent Cyprus entry stamp
Health Tests: Medical tests (HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, chest X-ray) for the first application
Personal documents (marriage certificate, birth certificates)
Bank Guarantee letter from a Cypriot bank covering deportation costs
Health Insurance
Accommodation Proof
School Enrollment for any children of the age 4 ½ and above
Copy of valid passport
Application process:
Prepare Documentation:
Collect the documents and draft the application
Once all the documents for each application are collected, the applicant will visit the Migration with our consultant for the application submission
Biometrics:
Photographs and fingerprints are taken as part of the process.
€70 per application and €70 for the first time registration.
7-8
months
- Upon the application submission the applicants are allowed to stay legally in Cyprus with the application receipt.
- Booking an Appointment:
- Appointments for submitting your application can be scheduled by email up to three months before the intended submission date. Confirmation with the appointment details will be sent shortly after booking.
- We can provide immediate submission without the need for an appointment.