Pitsas Insurance launches online platform for Cyprus immigration health cover

Nicosia, Cyprus. Pitsas Insurance has launched an online platform that lets people applying for residence permits arrange immigration health insurance without visiting an office. The launch is part of the company’s broader modernisation and expansion of its online insurance services.

Online purchase and documentation

Clients can see the policy price before buying, purchase cover online and receive the documents needed for their residence application the same day. Previously, prospective clients had to request a quotation and wait for a response to obtain a price.

“People arranging their residence in Cyprus already have enough paperwork to deal with,” said Antonis Theofanous, Director of Pitsas Insurance. “We wanted to take one necessary part of that process and make it genuinely simple. Clients can see what the insurance costs, arrange it online and move on to the next thing on their list.”

Residence insurance requirements

Health insurance is required for a number of residence permit and registration procedures in Cyprus. The required insurance is commonly known as Plan A and provides specified cover for outpatient treatment, inpatient hospital care and repatriation.

Depending on their circumstances, it may be required for non-EU nationals applying for a Temporary Residence Permit, commonly known as a Pink Slip, and for EU citizens and family members applying under certain residence registration procedures, including MEU1 and MEU3.

The policy is designed to provide the medical cover required for the relevant Cyprus residence application. Applicants should check the current requirements for their specific permit type before applying.