The Pink Slip (Temporary Residence Permit, Category F Visitor) is for non-EU nationals only — including British (post-Brexit), Russian, Ukrainian, American, Israeli, and Indian nationals. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens do not need a Pink Slip; they register for the Yellow Slip under EU free movement rules.
The key requirements, thresholds and rules that define the permit — before you file a single form.
Who
Non-EU nationals only (Russian, Ukrainian, American, UK post-Brexit, Israeli, Indian, etc.)
Category
VISITOR — no right to work for a Cyprus employer. Remote work from abroad is permitted.
Validity
1 year, renewable annually
Income
Minimum €24,000/year from sources outside Cyprus
Bank deposit
€10,000 in a Cyprus bank account (SWIFT proof required)
Bank guarantee
Required for most nationalities. Exempt: UK, UAE, Switzerland, Singapore, and others.
Processing
4–8 months, processed centrally in Nicosia
Absence rule
90 consecutive days outside Cyprus = automatic cancellation
Permanent residency
After 5 years of continuous legal residence, or via €300k property investment fast-track
If you are an EU, EEA (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein), or Swiss citizen, you do not need a Pink Slip. EU citizens register for the Yellow Slip instead, which is a simpler registration process under EU free movement rules.
End-to-end handling — from the first eligibility check to every annual renewal.
Nationality check, income source verification, bank guarantee determination, and document review before any application is submitted.
Preparation of the full application bundle including certified translation if required, income evidence, bank statements (SWIFT proof), accommodation proof, and criminal record certificate.
Support opening a Cyprus bank account and transferring the required €10,000 deposit with documented SWIFT confirmation.
Complete submission to the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Nicosia, and ongoing liaison during the 4–8 month processing period.
Proactive renewal reminders and full renewal preparation before expiry to maintain continuous legal residence status.
A realistic timeline — including the government processing window that sits outside our control.
Eligibility review and document checklist
Document gathering, notarisation, bank deposit
Application submission to CRMD Nicosia
CRMD processing (government timeline, out of our control)
Pink Slip issued, valid 1 year
Renewal process begins (we proactively notify you)
From eligibility review to permit issuance — complete immigration support.
We assess your nationality, income sources, and documentation to confirm Pink Slip eligibility and determine whether a bank guarantee is required for…
Assistance with opening a Cyprus bank account, transferring the €10,000 deposit (with SWIFT proof), obtaining the bank guarantee (if applicable),…
We prepare and submit your complete application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Nicosia, including proof of income, accommodation,…
Ongoing liaison with Nicosia during the 4–8 month processing period.
CRMD rejects applications lacking 12 months of bank statements showing €24,000+/year from non-Cyprus sources.
You need a Cyprus bank account with the SWIFT showing the transfer into Cyprus — a foreign account transfer does not satisfy the requirement.
Staying outside Cyprus for more than 90 consecutive days after approval triggers automatic cancellation of the Pink Slip. Track your days carefully.
EU citizens use the Yellow Slip — an entirely different document, different rules, different office. Non-EU nationals cannot use that route.
Valid comprehensive health insurance in Cyprus is a mandatory document. GESY (the public system) is NOT sufficient for Pink Slip applications.
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If your Pink Slip is not approved by the Civil Registry and Migration Department for any reason within our control, we refund 100% of the professional fee. Government disbursements pass through at cost.
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