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Yellow Slip In Cyprus

Yellow Slip In Cyprus

The yellow slip in Cyprus is the essential registration for the residency issued to EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals who intend to stay for longer than three months. This registration confirms that you have the legal right to live and work in Cyprus. It is a specific document, it cannot be used for international travel in place of a visa.

Three Main Application Forms

  • MEU1 — For EU, EEA, and Swiss Citizens
  The MEU1 is the registration form for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their EU family members. If you are coming to Cyprus for a period above three months you will have to complete this form. The good news is that the certificate itself doesn’t expire, so once you have it you don’t need to renew it. It takes around one month to process.

  • MEU2 — Family Members of Non-EU Citizens Who Are EU Citizens
Your spouse, dependent children or other qualifying family members outside of the EU must apply using the MEU2 form. This is applicable to any non-EU national who is an immediate family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen who resides in Cyprus. Successful MEU2 candidates are issued with a biometric plastic residency card, rather than a paper certificate as is the case with MEU1. 
The card is valid for five years and carries the same entitlements as the registration certificate. The application is processed by the Migration Department in Nicosia and is usually posted to the applicant's home address. The processing may take up to six months, although applicants can remain in Cyprus and re-enter the country throughout this period, as long as they have their application receipt with them.

  • MEU3 – Permanent Residence Certificate
If you have been lawfully and continuously residing in Cyprus for five years, you can apply for permanent residency. The MEU3 form is used for this purpose. This applies to citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland and their EU family members. The permanent residence certificate doesn't expire like the MEU1. Processing time is often four to six months.

Required Documents For Application

  1. Completed MEU1 or MEU2 forms
  2. Valid passport copy
  3. Certified and translated marriage certificate (if applicable)
  4. Certified and translated children's birth certificates (if applicable)
  5. Rental or sale agreement for housing
  6. Bank statements from Cyprus or abroad (if applicable)
  7. Confirmation letter from employer and payslip (if working abroad)
  8. Documents related to employment in Cyprus (if applicable)
  9. Health insurance (if not working in Cyprus)
You don’t need passport photos – they will be taken at the immigration office on the day of your appointment.

How to Apply for a Yellow Slip in Cyprus?

EU/EEA/Swiss nationals must apply within four months of their arrival in Cyprus. You will need to be present in person for the process, you cannot have a representation or power of attorney submit your application. We suggest reserving your appointment three to four weeks ahead to ensure you get your desired date while the government fee is €20 per person.

Benefits of Yellow Slip

There are many benefits with getting a Yellow Slip:
Right to Stay and Re-Enter:  You can live in Cyprus indefinitely and come in and go out of the country freely without restrictions on re-entry.
Complete Employment Rights: Yellow Slip holders have the same access to the employment market as Cypriot nationals. You are allowed to work for an employer, own your own firm or do any professional activity without any other authorization. 
GeSY (National Health System): One of the great practical advantages of having a Yellow Slip is that you will be registered with Cyprus’s general healthcare system, GeSY. 

Validity and Renewal
The Yellow Slip for EU nationals has no expiry date hence there is no need for the renewal. The residence card for non-EU family members is valid for five years. Upon expiration, the holder must apply for renewal and resubmit the required documents.

Our Process

  • Our team manages the entire application process, from form preparation to submission, follow-up, and card delivery.
Get in touch with us today to find out how we can make your transition to life in Cyprus as smooth as possible.

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