Cyprus

1. Short-Stay Visas (Schengen Type C)

Tourist Visa

• Validity: Up to 90 days in a 180-day period
• Requirements:
  • Hotel reservation or host’s sponsorship letter
  • €50/day proof of funds
  • Return ticket
  • Travel insurance (€30,000 coverage)

Business Visa

• For meetings/conferences (no paid work)
• Additional Documents:
  • Invitation from Cypriot company (with VAT number)
  • Company bank statements

2. Long-Stay National Visas (Type D)

Work Visas

1. Employment Visa
   • Requires work permit (obtained by employer)
   • Minimum salary: €1,000/month (2024)
   • Labor market test required
2. EU Blue Card
   • For highly-skilled professionals
   • Salary threshold: €2,550/month
3. Seasonal Work Visa
   • Agriculture/tourism sectors
   • Max 6 months/year

Study Visa

• Requirements:
  • Admission from an accredited Cypriot institution
  • Proof of €7,000/year financial means
  • Health insurance
• Work Rights:20h/week during studies

3. Cyprus Golden Visa (Investor Program)

Investment Options:

• Real Estate:€300,000+ (residential/commercial)
• Business Investment:€2M (can be reduced to €200,000 for collective investments)
• Bank Deposit:€500,000 for 3 years
• Benefits:
  • Permanent residence in 2 months
  • Family inclusion (spouse + children under 18)
  • Pathway to citizenship after 7 years

4. Digital Nomad Visa

• Validity: 1 year (renewable for two more years)
• Requirements:
  • €3,500/month remote income
  • Employment contract/company ownership proof
  • Clean criminal record
  • Cyprus accommodation proof

5. Family Reunification

Spouse Visa

• Requirements:
  • Marriage certificate (apostilled)
  • Sponsor’s minimum income: €20,000/year
  • Accommodation proof

Parent Visa

• For dependent parents of Cypriot residents
• Requires proof of €10,000/year financial support

6. Retirement Visa (Category F)

• Requirements:
  • €10,000/year stable income
  • €30,000 in Cypriot bank
  • Property purchase/rental
  • Private health insurance

Special Categories

Artist Visa

• For performers/creatives
• Requires:
  • Event contracts
  • Portfolio of work

Religious Worker Visa

• For clergy/missionaries
• Requires sponsorship from a registered religious institution

Key Processing Details

• Standard Processing Time:
  • Short-stay: 15 days
  • Long-stay: 2-3 months
  • Golden Visa: 2 months (fast-track)
• Fees:
  • Tourist visa: €80
  • Work visa: €120
  • Golden Visa: €500 application fee + €2,000 for dependents

2024 Updates

1. Increased minimum salary for work visas
2. Stricter due diligence for Golden Visa applicants
3. New IT specialist fast-track program
4. Digital nomad visa officially launched

Required for All Applications

• Valid passport (3+ months validity)
• Completed application form
• 2 passport photos
• Clean criminal record
• Medical insurance
• Proof of accommodation