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🇨🇾family Visa

Residence Permit for Family Reunification

Cyprus

Last updated: December 23, 2025

Duration

1–2 years (renewable)

Visa Fee

$585

Time

1–12 months

Complexity

High

About this Visa

This permit allows you to bring your family members (spouse and children) to live with you in Cyprus. It is strictly for family reunification, meaning your main purpose is to live together, not necessarily to work. There are two very different speeds for this permit. If you work for a "Foreign Interest Company" (like a tech firm), the process is fast and your spouse can work. If you have a general job (like construction or service), the process is much slower and strict.

Key Benefits

  • Live together with your family in Cyprus
  • Children can attend public schools for free
  • Spouses can work freely ONLY if sponsor is in Foreign Interest company
  • Access state healthcare (GeSY) if sponsor pays social insurance
  • Travel easily in and out of Cyprus
  • Apply for citizenship after 7 years

Eligibility & Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

  • Sponsor must hold valid Cyprus residence permit for 1+ year
  • Sponsor must have lived in Cyprus for 2 years (waived for Foreign Interest companies)
  • Marriage must be at least 1 year old
  • Spouse must be 21 years or older
  • Children must be unmarried and under 18 years old

Financial Requirement

Stable income covering rent and family needs; employment contract valid for 18+ months

Documents

  • Application Form (MFR1)Official application form
  • Valid PassportsMust be valid for at least 2 years
  • Marriage CertificateMust be Apostilled or certified by Cyprus Embassy
  • Clean Criminal RecordFrom home country
  • Medical Test ResultsBlood test and X-ray done in Cyprus
  • Bank GuaranteeReceipt of cash deposit
  • Proof of rent and incomeLease agreement and payslips

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.