Who Needs A Yellow Slip In Cyprus?

Are you an EU or EEA resident seeking to work and live in Cyprus? if yes you will need to apply for the yellow slip. Commonly referred to as the Cyprus Residence Permit or Yellow Slip, this document enables migration to Cyprus, offering opportunities to live, work, and move freely within the country.

Timing of requesting a work permit:

EU Nationals (includes Nationals of EEA countries and Switzerland) are obliged to proceed with their registration at the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 4 months from their arrival.

EU Nationals (including EEA and Switzerland) who will be locally employed, should submit the relevant registration application immediately after their arrival, if possible, regardless of the duration of their employment. This will facilitate their timely registration with the Social Insurance Department and GESY.