ARTICLE · 30 AUGUST 2016

New "Types" Of RP For Third Country Nationals

ASAP Global

Explore more from ASAP Global

The Civil Registry and Migration Department announced that as of February 2016, two new articles Law has entered into force and will be implemented for residence permits for third- country nationals.

CyprusImmigration

The Civil Registry and Migration Department announced that as of February 8^th 2016, two new articles (the article 18FZ (7) of the Aliens and Immigration Law (Cap.105) and the article 4 of the Aliens and Immigration (Amending) (No 2) Law has entered into force and will be implemented for residence permits for third- country nationals.

The Department of Civil Registry and Migration Department has started the issuance of uniform format for residence permits for third country nationals who:

reside or will enter the Republic for study purposes;
reside or will enter the Republic for pupil exchange purposes;
reside or will enter the Republic for purposes of unremunerated training;

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

Related Articles

Cyprus Companies Of Foreign Interests Frequently Asked Questions

CyprusImmigration

A. Danos & Associates LLC

Buying Property In Cyprus: Due Diligence And The Fast-Track Permanent Residence Route

CyprusImmigration

Christos Paraskevas LLC

Cyprus Citizenship For Highly Skilled Employees

CyprusImmigration

AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

A Single-Entry Schengen Visa Will Not Get You Into Cyprus (And Five Other Costly Visa Myths)

CyprusImmigration

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Cyprus And Schengen: Where Accession Stands And What It Would Mean For Your Business

CyprusImmigration

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

Immigration

Related Comparative Guides

Comparative Guide

Investment Treaty Arbitration

Comparative Guide

Corporate Immigration

See more popular content from

Immigration

Cyprus Citizenship By Descent FAQ (2026) – A Practical FAQ For Applicants With Cypriot Origin Living In Cyprus Or Abroad

For many families living outside Cyprus, Cypriot citizenship by descent is not simply an immigration matter. It is often about preserving a family link with Cyprus, regularising the status of children born abroad...

CyprusImmigration

A. Danos & Associates LLC

Cyprus Companies Of Foreign Interests Frequently Asked Questions

If you plan to run a business from Cyprus, you will need to arrange both the company’s registration and your own right to live and work here. The Companies of Foreign Interests procedure allows qualifying businesses to employ third-country nationals, including owners who work in their own company.

CyprusImmigration

A. Danos & Associates LLC

Cyprus Permanent Residency Under Regulation 6(2) (Category 6.2): A Comprehensive Legal Guide

Permanent residence under Regulation 6(2), commonly referred to as Category 6.2, is one of the principal residence routes available in Cyprus for third-country nationals who wish to secure long-term residence...

CyprusImmigration

A. Danos & Associates LLC

Cyprus Citizenship For Highly Skilled Employees

Cyprus has introduced an accelerated citizenship pathway for highly skilled foreign employees working for qualifying companies in the Republic. This framework, sometimes called the "Golden Knowledge" route, allows eligible professionals to obtain citizenship after four or five years of qualifying residence, depending on their Greek language proficiency. The regime represents a significant development for international professionals who have established their careers and lives in Cyprus.

CyprusImmigration

AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Registry Of Approved Service Providers For The Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP)

The Committee of Supervision and Control for the Cyprus Investment Programme has published its registry, listing all the licensed service providers for the Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Program.

CyprusImmigration

Shanda Consult Ltd

Cyprus And The Schengen Area: What To Expect

Cyprus is on track to join the Schengen Area by 2026, with President Nikos Christodoulides confirming the country will be technically prepared by the end of this year.

CyprusImmigration

Cyprus Residence Permits Explained: Temporary Residence, Permanent Residence Under Regulation 6(2), And Long-Term Residence

Cyprus offers a number of residence options for non-EU nationals, but the terminology is often confusing. Clients frequently hear expressions such as “pink slip”, “temporary residence”, “permanent residence”, “Category 6(2)”...

CyprusImmigration

A. Danos & Associates LLC

Cyprus And Schengen: Where Accession Stands And What It Would Mean For Your Business

Cyprus has completed the technical requirements for Schengen accession, but political approval remains pending. What would membership mean for residence permits, visa issuance, and cross-border mobility—and what common misconceptions about tax residency need to be addressed before businesses and individuals plan their next move?

CyprusImmigration

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

A Single-Entry Schengen Visa Will Not Get You Into Cyprus (And Five Other Costly Visa Myths)

Schengen visa applications follow strict rules about which country must process your file—rules determined by your itinerary, not your preference. Misunderstanding these requirements can undermine an otherwise strong application, and a single-entry visa won't grant you access to Cyprus despite common assumptions about pan-European travel documents.

CyprusImmigration

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

UAE Golden Visa For High-Net-Worth Investors (2025 Guide)

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa introduced to attract foreign investment, entrepreneurship, and exceptional talent. Unlike standard UAE residency visas...

CyprusImmigration

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd