Cyprus moves specified residence permit renewals online from January 1

Nicosia, Cyprus. Renewals for certain residence permits will require online submission from January 1, the migration deputy ministry announced on Wednesday. The change covers specified temporary permits as well as permanent residence permits.

Permits covered by the change

The ministry said the online-only requirement will apply to temporary permit renewals for workers who remain with the company that employed them when their original permit was issued. It will also cover domestic workers, employees of foreign interest companies and applicants seeking renewal for family reunification.

Permanent residence permit renewals will likewise be accepted exclusively online from January 1, according to the ministry.

Application process and objectives

Applicants must set up a CY login account and submit their permit renewal application via gov.cy, the government website, the ministry said.

The ministry described the change as part of the government’s wider programme to digitalise and modernise its services. It said the aim was to improve service quality and speed for the public and businesses.