Name of the Organization : Civil Registry & Migration Department
Type of Facility : Temporary Residence Permits For Third Country Nationals Cypriot Citizen Family Members
Country : Cyprus
Official Website : http://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/moiup/moi.nsf/index_gr/index_gr?OpenDocument
Residence Permits For Third Country Cypriot Citizen Family Members :
The Civil Registry and Migration Department (CRMD) announces that on Monday, 29.9.2014, article 18F?(7) of the Aliens and Immigration Law (Cap.105) as well as article 4 of the Aliens and Immigration (Amending) (No.2) Law [?129(?)/2014, O.G. Annex.?(?) No. 4456] are set into force, for the following categories of third country nationals:
Related : Ministry of Interior Temporary Residence Permits For Third Country Nationals Pupils : www.statusin.org/5716.html
a) who reside or who will enter the Republic for employment purposes, and
b) who reside or who will enter the Republic for visiting purposes
In view of the enforcement of the above legislation, the Civil Registry and Migration Department has reviewed the procedure for the issuance of residence permits for the above mentioned categories (for more details see relevant Announcement at the bottom of the page).
Third country citizens who are married with a Cypriot:
1. Third country citizens who are married with a Cypriot national and work must apply for a working residence permit (MCYE2) filling all necessary documents as per attached instructions (see MCYE2 file).
2. Third country nationals that have conducted a marriage with Cypriot citizens and their minor children (younger than 18 years old) from a previous marriage and/or parents-in-law from third countries (provided that the provisions of family reunification for family members of a Cypriot are met) can apply for an entry and residence permit filling the form “MCYV2” (see MCYV2 file).
FAQs :
How Can I Invite A Third Country National To Cyprus?
When a third country national is invited in Cyprus for tourist reasons, the assumption for responsibility of hosting form is completed (it can be found in the field application forms) and submitted along with a bank guarantee (€855 for Asian Countries, €515 for Eastern Europe Countries and €340 for Middle East Countries) and a copy of the alien’s passport.
How Can I Find Out At What Stage Is My Application For A Residence Permit?
If you wish to find out the progress of your application for a residence permit, you can send a free SMS to 8999. Send the message with the word STATUS leave a space and add the number of your application. The application number can be found on the receipt Γ.Λ 301 which you received at the time of submission. e.g STATUS 1234/2014
How Will I Be Informed About The Result Of The Examination Of My Application For A Residence Permit?
If the application is approved you will receive a notification for receiving your residence permit. If the application is rejected you will receive a relevant letter.
From Where Will I Receive My Residence Permit?
You will receive your residence permit from the place where you had submitted the application. You have to have with you the notification of receiving the permit, the Letter of Terms and an identification document.