Most staff
Dependent visitor
Spouse, children and, with enough income, parents or partners get temporary permits valid up to the end of the employee's permit.
Options
Staff of companies of foreign interests
Family reunification
Family members of staff of companies of foreign interests use family reunification; the Migration Department may waive the usual two years of prior residence of the sponsor.
Steps and timeline
- 11 week
Needs assessment
Family members, budget, area and schools, and which family members can join on which permit.
- 22–4 weeks
Viewings and schools
A licensed estate agent shortlists homes and arranges viewings before arrival where possible.
- 3up to 4 months
Family permits
A spouse and children who do not yet meet family reunification conditions apply as dependent visitors on form MVIS8 before their visa expires.
- 4first month
Settling in
Bank, GESY and utilities. First-time applicants give biometrics and receive an Alien Registration Card.
Documents
Documents
0 of 5 ready
Official forms: MBCS4 · how to fill it in, MBCEU1 · how to fill it in, MICT2 / MICTM2 · how to fill it in
The exact list depends on your situation; we confirm it before filing.
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
Common mistakes
- Applying for the family permit after the entry visa has expired
- Family documents without official translation and certification
- Bringing parents or adult children without checking the income threshold
- Passports close to expiry, which shorten the permit
What affects the cost
The price depends on your situation. We explain the scope and expected costs before work begins.
Size of the familyWho is coming: spouse and children, or also parents, partners and adult childrenArea and school choiceNumber of documents to translate
Questions
Can my spouse join me in Cyprus if we do not qualify for family reunification yet?
Yes. A spouse and dependent children who temporarily do not meet the conditions, for example on passport validity or length of marriage, can get temporary residence permits as dependent visitors.
Can employees bring their parents to Cyprus?
Yes, as dependent visitors, if the employee has an annual income of at least €24,000, increased by 20% for a spouse or partner and 15% for each child and dependent parent. Adult children up to 25 can also qualify.
How long does a dependent visitor permit take?
Usually less than four months. Each family member applies on form MVIS8 before their visa expires.
How much does a family permit cost?
€70 for the residence permit and €70 for first registration in the Aliens' Register.
Do children need biometrics for a Cyprus residence permit?
Yes, first-time applicants give biometrics, but children under six only give a photo. Each is registered in the Aliens' Register and gets an Alien Registration Card.
Can staff choose their own flat?
Yes; a licensed estate agent shortlists flats and negotiates the terms.
Sources
- Migration Department: family members of employees at companies of foreign interests, checked 22 October 2026
- Migration Department: family reunification, checked 28 October 2026
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.