I moved to Cyprus, now I need to bring my Family to Cyprus too

Considering your are a non-EU national residing in Cyprus on a Temporary or Permanent Residence Permit. If you have a Family abroad, you have the right to bring your family members to join you. 

So the main question is , how can I bring my Family to Cyprus?

Family reunification is the process of admitting and providing residency to family members of a non-EU national who are lawfully residing in the Republic. It’s a way to maintain family unity and keep loved ones close.

Contact us today to learn more about the family reunification process in Cyprus and how we can assist you in bringing your family together.

Conditions for Non-EU Family Reunification

As per the Aliens and Immigration Legislation, third-country nationals residing lawfully in the Republic of Cyprus are entitled to family reunification with their loved ones provided that they meet certain criteria.

• The sponsor must have resided in the Republic of Cyprus lawfully for at least two years.
• The sponsor must possess a residence permit that is valid for a minimum of one year.
• The sponsor must have reasonable prospects of obtaining the right of permanent residence.

There is an exception, where that involves sponsors employed by a Cyprus company, as defined by the Companies Act.

If the company has authorization to employ third-country nationals, a previous stay of at least two (2) years is not required for family reunification.If you fulfill these criteria, you may be eligible for family reunification with your loved ones.

Our Immigration Lawyers are here to provide you with expert guidance and support throughout the process. Contact us today to learn more.

Family Members of Cypriot Resident

1. The resident’s spouse, provided the marriage occurred at least one (1) year before the application was submitted and the spouse is over the age of 21.
2. Minor children of the resident and his/her spouse (Under the age of 18 years old and not married)

Family Reunification Process

Keep in mind that a non-EU national cannot enter Cyprus on a tourist visa for family reunification purposes unless the sponsor is employed by a firm that is authorized to employ third-country nationals under the Companies Act.
In such a scenario, the Director of the Department may, by derogation, order that an application for family reunification be made when family members are already in Cyprus.

Family members of a Cypriot Resident coming in Cyprus must register at the Aliens’ Registration within seven (7) days of arrival, according to the Aliens and Immigration Laws.  They must also apply to the Civil Registry and Migration Department for a residence permit on family reunion grounds within the same time frame.

The first residency permit is provided to family members for a period of one (1) year. The permit is renewable, although it cannot last longer than the sponsor’s residence permission.

TIP: You can apply for a Permanent Residence Permit in Cyprus after living there for just 5 years.

Contact us

Our Immigration Attorneys can help you and your family navigate these procedures and guarantee you meet all legal requirements. Please contact us if you want to learn more about family reunion in Cyprus and how we may help you.