Immigration & Relocation

Entry and Temporary Residence

We advise third-country nationals on the available routes for entering and residing in Cyprus and prepare applications for temporary residence permits, commonly referred to as Pink Slips.

Our work includes assessing eligibility, preparing and reviewing supporting documentation, submitting applications and assisting with renewals and changes in circumstances that may affect an existing residence status.

Permanent Residence by Investment - Regulation 6(2)

We advise third-country nationals applying for an Immigration Permit under the expedited procedure provided by Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations.

The procedure requires a qualifying investment of at least €300,000 in Cyprus. Depending on the applicable investment category, the investment may comprise:

• The first purchase of a house or apartment from a development company
• The purchase of other real estate, including offices, shops, hotels or related developments
• An investment in the share capital of an eligible company based and operating in Cyprus
• An investment in units of an eligible Cyprus collective investment organisation

Each investment category is subject to specific conditions. We review the proposed investment before the application is submitted and advise on its suitability for the purposes of Regulation 6(2).

For property investments, our work may include reviewing the legal status of the property, title and registered interests, sale documentation, payment arrangements and evidence relating to the source and transfer of funds. For investments in companies or investment funds, we review the relevant corporate, financial and regulatory documentation.

Applicants must also demonstrate the prescribed secure annual income, with additional amounts required for eligible family members, and satisfy the applicable suitability, accommodation, health insurance and documentation requirements. The income sources that may be taken into account vary according to the chosen investment category.

We advise on the application as a whole, coordinate the investment and immigration aspects, prepare the required documentation and manage the application process before the Migration Department.

Family Members and Adult Children under Regulation 6(2)

We advise on the inclusion of spouses and dependent minor children in an investor’s application.

We also advise on the separate provisions applicable to unmarried, financially dependent adult children studying abroad and to non-dependent adult children seeking permanent residence through a higher-value family investment.

At the outset, we assess the structure of the family application, the required investment and income, the accommodation arrangements and the supporting documents required for each applicant. Where a minor child is relocating without both parents, we also advise on the applicable parental-consent requirements.

Maintaining Permanent Residence under Regulation 6(2)

Permanent residence under Regulation 6(2) depends on the continued satisfaction of the applicable conditions. We advise permit holders on maintaining or replacing the qualifying investment, providing the required evidence to the authorities and addressing changes affecting the investment or the family.

We also assist with the replacement of residence cards and advise on the consequences of prolonged absence from Cyprus. An Immigration Permit grants a right of residence in Cyprus but does not, by itself, confer Cypriot citizenship or establish Cyprus tax residence.

Immigration Permits under Categories A–F

We advise on applications for Immigration Permits under Categories A, B, C, D, E and F of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations.

These categories address different circumstances, including certain forms of self-employment, professional or scientific activity, permanent employment and residence supported by secure income from abroad.

We assess the applicant’s circumstances and proposed activities in Cyprus, identify the appropriate category and advise on the applicable financial, professional, licensing and documentary requirements.

Category F Immigration Permits

We advise individuals with secure income from abroad who wish to reside permanently in Cyprus without undertaking employment, trade or business in the Republic.

Our work includes reviewing the nature and sufficiency of the applicant’s income, accommodation arrangements and supporting evidence, as well as preparing the application for the applicant and eligible dependent family members.

EU Citizens and Yellow Slip Registration

We assist EU and EEA citizens with the registration procedures applicable to their residence in Cyprus, commonly referred to as Yellow Slip registration.

We advise on applications based on employment, self-employment, study or financial self-sufficiency and assist with the documentation required for accompanying family members.

Non-EU Family Members of EU Citizens

We advise third-country nationals who are family members of EU citizens on applications for temporary residence cards and, where the relevant conditions have been satisfied, permanent residence cards.

Where members of the same family hold different nationalities, we coordinate their respective applications so that the residence status of each family member is properly addressed.

Family Relocation

We advise on residence applications for spouses, children and other eligible family members under the applicable immigration route.

When a family relocates together, we coordinate the individual applications, civil-status documents, accommodation evidence and other requirements. We also assist with subsequent applications arising from marriage, birth or changes in dependency or family circumstances.

Digital Nomad Scheme

We advise eligible third-country nationals who work remotely for employers or clients established outside Cyprus on applications under the Cyprus Digital Nomad Scheme.

We assess eligibility, income and employment arrangements, prepare the supporting documentation and advise on applications for accompanying eligible family members, renewals and the restrictions applicable to the permit.

Companies of Foreign Interests

We assist companies of foreign interests with the immigration procedures required to employ eligible third-country nationals in Cyprus.

Our work includes advising on the company’s eligibility, preparing the relevant corporate and employment documentation and handling applications for the entry, residence and employment of directors, executives, key personnel and other eligible employees.

We also advise on residence applications for accompanying family members and on subsequent renewals or changes affecting an employee’s immigration status.

Intra-Corporate Transfers

We advise international groups relocating managers, specialists and trainee employees to a Cyprus entity through an intra-corporate transfer.

We assist with applications for entry, residence and employment, review the relationship between the overseas and Cyprus entities and advise on the documentation required to establish the employee’s role, qualifications and prior employment within the group.

Employment of Third-Country Nationals

We advise employers and employees on applications for entry, residence and employment permits for third-country nationals.

Our work includes assessing the appropriate employment route, preparing the application and supporting documents and advising on renewals, changes of employer or position, termination of employment and the resulting effect on residence status.

Executive and Business Relocation

We assist business owners, directors, senior executives and key personnel relocating to Cyprus individually or as part of a wider corporate relocation.

We consider the immigration position together with the proposed corporate arrangements, employment structure, property requirements and the needs of accompanying family members. Where required, we coordinate with corporate, tax, accounting and other professional advisers.

Long-Term Resident Status

We advise eligible third-country nationals who have resided legally and continuously in Cyprus on applications for long-term resident status.

We assess the applicant’s period and continuity of lawful residence, applicable absences, financial resources, health insurance and supporting documentation, and manage the application process before the competent authorities.

Cyprus Citizenship

We advise and assist eligible applicants with applications for the acquisition of Cypriot citizenship.

Our services include applications:

• By reason of marriage or civil partnership with a Cypriot citizen
• By descent from a Cypriot parent or ancestor
• By naturalisation following the required years of lawful residence in Cyprus

We assess eligibility, residence history, family connections and the supporting evidence required under the applicable route. We also assist with the collection, certification and submission of civil-status and other official documents.

Residence, permanent residence and citizenship are distinct legal statuses. We advise clients on the requirements and consequences of each route and on the progression from one status to another where applicable.

Relocation Planning and Ongoing Support

We provide continuing assistance before and after a client’s arrival in Cyprus, including permit renewals, residence-card applications and changes affecting immigration status.

Where a relocation involves property, companies, investments, employment or family members in several jurisdictions, we coordinate the Cyprus immigration work with the related legal matters and with foreign counsel and the client’s other advisers.

Selected Areas of Advice

• Entry visas and residence applications
• Temporary residence permits for third-country nationals
• Pink Slip applications and renewals
• Permanent residence through investment under Regulation 6(2)
• Review of qualifying property, company and fund investments
• Investor income, source-of-funds and application documentation
• Immigration Permits under Categories A, B, C, D, E and F
• Category F applications based on secure income from abroad
• Yellow Slip registration for EU and EEA citizens
• Temporary and permanent residence cards for non-EU family members of EU citizens
• Family relocation and dependent applications
• Digital Nomad Scheme applications
• Entry, residence and employment under intra-corporate transfer arrangements
• Employment of third-country nationals
• Applications for employees of companies of foreign interests
• Executive and business-owner relocation
• Long-term resident status
• Cypriot citizenship by marriage or civil partnership
• Cypriot citizenship by descent
• Cypriot citizenship by naturalisation
• Renewals, changes of status and ongoing immigration compliance
• Coordination of property, corporate and cross-border relocation matters