Cyprus Category F Visa

Updated: January 19, 2026

The Cyprus Category F Visa is a permanent residence permit for non-Cyprus nationals who can demonstrate a secured annual income from abroad of at least €9,568. This income must be sufficient to support the applicant and their dependents without employment in Cyprus.

No investment is required — a simple rental agreement is enough for the application.

As of January 2026, processing times cannot be estimated. The Migration Department continues to examine applications submitted in 2020. Applications are still accepted under the usual eligibility criteria.

Applicants must hold a temporary residence permit while their Category F application is pending.

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ℹ️ Cyprus Category F Visa Requirements

To qualify, an applicant must show:

Minimum secured annual income from abroad: €9,568
Additional income per dependent: €4,613
Income may come from dividends, interest, rent, or pensions.
No property purchase is required—either a rental agreement or property ownership is acceptable.
A bank account in Cyprus is required.
Employment in Cyprus is not permitted.

Note: The required income thresholds are below the real cost of living in Cyprus.

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👤 Dependents

The permit can include:

The applicant’s spouse
Children under 18

The income requirement increases by €4,613 for each dependent.
Parents of the applicant cannot be included.

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⌛ Duration of the Permit

Category F permanent residency is valid indefinitely.

However:

The residence permit card is issued for 10 years and must be renewed.
For dependent minors, the card is valid until age 18.

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🪙 Fees

€500 total government fee for all persons included in the application.
+ €70 if the applicant or family members require an Aliens Registration Certificate (ARC).

📖 Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

Application Form MIP2
Valid passport copies for all applicants
Temporary residence permit (if already living in Cyprus)
Short CV
Original bank statements from a Cyprus bank
Declaration of secured annual income, with originals and sworn affidavit
Title deed / rental agreement / sale agreement + proof of payment (original or true copy)
Clean criminal record certificate (+ certified translation if issued abroad)
Marriage certificate (original/authentic copy + validated translation)
Birth certificates of children (original/authentic copy + validated translation)

More information and forms: https://www.mip.gov.cy/

Translation and Legalisation Requirements

Documents must be in Greek or English (otherwise certified translation required).
All foreign documents must bear an Apostille.
Countries not part of the Apostille Convention require embassy/consular certification.
You can verify whether your country is a member of the Apostille Convention at the Apostille verification service.

Submission and Examination Procedure

Applications must be submitted to the Migration Department in Nicosia, either in person or through an authorized representative (power of attorney is sufficient).
Biometrics (fingerprints and photos) are required.
- If not submitted in person, biometrics must be completed before receiving the card.
- Children under 6 do not provide biometrics.

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➡️ Visa Conditions

Holders of a Cyprus Category F permit must meet the following:

Clean criminal record for the applicant and family.
Only spouses and children under 18 are eligible as dependents.
The family must relocate to Cyprus within one year of approval.
The residence permit is handed only to the applicant or their authorized representative.

The permit can be cancelled if the applicant:

Is absent from Cyprus for two years.
Obtains permanent residence in another country.
Fails to secure a place of residence in Cyprus (rented or owned) within one year.