Long-term resident status in Cyprus

After five years of continuous legal residence, non-EU citizens can apply for EU long-term resident status, with more stable rights and fewer renewals.

After5 years continuous legal residence
GivesStable EU status
NeedsGreek A2, income, insurance
A passport, certificates with an apostille and a rental contract on a deskChecked 24 October 2026

Steps and timeline

  1. 1

    Check your years

    Which permits count; each absence under 6 months, 10 months in total.

    1 week
  2. 2

    Documents

    Greek A2 and civics certificates, 5 years of tax and social insurance records, bank statements.

    2–4 weeks
  3. 3

    Apply

    6–12 months

Official forms explained

Who does what

What you do

  • Share your situation and goals
  • Collect documents from home
  • Agree the scope of work in writing

What we do

  • Check the requirements for your case
  • Prepare the documents and file the application
  • Follow up until the decision

Your coordinator

  • Plans the work and next steps
  • Keeps one timeline for everything
  • Reminds you of renewals and deadlines

What affects the cost

The price depends on your situation. We explain the scope and expected costs before work begins.

Your situationNumber of peopleUrgency

Questions

Do student years count?

You cannot apply while on a student permit; how earlier student years count is checked case by case.

Sources

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A coordinator replies within one working day with the next steps.

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