Category D Long-Stay Visa
Cyprus
Last updated: December 22, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$37
6 months
Medium
About this Visa
The Category D long-stay visa lets non-EU people live in Cyprus for up to 1 year. You can use it to work, study, or join family members. This is the entry visa you get before arriving in Cyprus. Once you arrive, you must apply for a residence permit within 7 days to stay legally. You can work in Cyprus with this visa, but only if your job is approved before you apply. Your employer needs to get permission from the Cyprus labor department first.
Key Benefits
- Live and work legally in Cyprus for 1 year (renewable)
- Work in approved jobs without extra permits
- Bring spouse and children
- Access private healthcare
- Start your own business
- Path to permanent residence
- Become a citizen after 7 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Clean criminal record
- Steady income from abroad
- Have health insurance
- Pass health tests
- Can support yourself without working (unless job approved)
- English or Greek helpful but not required
Financial Requirement
Must have at least $28,000 USD per year ($2,333/month) from another country (salary, pension, investment returns, or rental income). Keep $10,000-$28,000 USD in a Cyprus bank account.
Documents
- Valid passportAt least 3 months validity
- Passport photoStandard size
- Proof of accommodationHotel booking or rental contract
- Bank statementsShowing your funds
- Proof of incomeJob letter, pension statement, or tax forms
- Health insuranceTravel or local policy
- Medical testsBlood work and chest X-ray (first time only)
- Police clearanceFrom home country
- Family documentsMarriage and birth certificates if bringing family
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.