Cyprus Category F Visa

Cyprus Category F Visa

The Cyprus Category F Visa is a permanent residency option under Aliens and Immigration Rules. It's for third-country nationals meeting income criteria. However, note that processing times are uncertain from June 2023. Eligibility:

Annual income of EUR 9568.17 (increased for dependents).
Covers spouse and children under 18.
Validity is unlimited, but the permit card is renewed every 10 years.

Requirements:

Income from abroad.
No work in Cyprus.
Dependents limited to spouse and children.
No property purchase required; rental is sufficient.

Application:

Apply at Civil Registry or Migration Department in Nicosia.
Biometrics needed.
Fees: EUR 500 + EUR 70 for an Aliens Registration Certificate (if needed).

Documentation:

Application form, passport copies.
CV, bank statements.
Income declaration, title deeds/rental agreement.
Clean criminal record, marriage certificate, children's birth certificates.
Translations in Greek/English, Apostille for foreign documents.

Conditions:

Clean criminal record for applicant and family.
Move to Cyprus within a year.
Residency cancelled if absent for two years, hold permanent residency elsewhere, or fail to establish a residence in a year.