Cyprus Self-Sufficient Temporary Residence Permit

The Cyprus Temporary Residence Permit is an annually renewable self-sufficiency visa that allows an individual and their qualifying dependants, to live in Cyprus as a visitor, without employment rights.

The main qualification requirements are as follows:

• Annual income, that is sourced from outside Cyprus, of a minimum of €24,000, which increases by 20% for a spouse and by 15% for each dependent child.
• A title deed or rental agreement for a residential property in Cyprus that is for the sole use of the applicant and his/her family.
• A certificate of ‘no criminal record’ and of not being under investigation for criminal offences, that is attested by the relevant authorities of the applicant’s country of current residence.
• Private Medical Insurance
• An original medical examination certificate to confirm that the applicant does not have certain medical conditions.

N.B. It is essential that a holder of this temporary residence permit should stay out of the country for no more than three months at a time, because this could result in the permit being cancelled.