Immigration Law
At Kesidis Law Firm, our dedicated immigration team has developed extensive expertise in delivering tailored solutions for clients seeking Cyprus immigration services. Over the years, we have successfully assisted hundreds of individuals and families in relocating to Cyprus, working closely with government authorities to ensure smooth and efficient processes.
We are committed to helping our clients navigate interactions with the immigration authorities in Cyprus, minimizing bureaucratic obstacles and reducing the stress often associated with immigration procedures.
Our services include advising on and preparing required documentation, completing application forms, scheduling appointments with the Migration Department or relevant district units, submitting applications, attending necessary meetings alongside clients, monitoring application progress, and collecting permits or official documents on their behalf.
Our comprehensive immigration legal services encompass:
Permanent Residence Permits for Investors (Fast-Track / Regulation 6(2) or Category F)
Work Permits and Residence & Employment Permits (Employer-Sponsored)
Our goal is to deliver clear, practical, and efficient immigration legal services, enabling our clients to focus on building their new lives and ventures in Cyprus with confidence.
Temporary Residence for Visitors (“Pink Slip”)
We assist non-EU/EEA nationals who wish to reside in Cyprus beyond the standard short-stay period without taking up local employment. Our services typically include:
- Eligibility assessment and strategy (visitor residence vs. alternative routes such as employment, family, or investor residency)
- Preparation of the application pack: supporting evidence, translations/certifications, insurance and accommodation documentation, and compliance checks
- Filing coordination with the competent authorities, appointment planning, and submission management
- Ongoing support forrenewals, change of address/status, and maintaining continuity of residence where required
EU Citizens Registration (“Yellow Slip”)
We advise EU/EEA nationals (and eligible family members) on lawful residence formalities in Cyprus, including the Registration Certificate process commonly known as the “Yellow Slip.” Key services include:
- Advising on timing and documentation for registration
- Preparing and filing applications for EU citizens and EU family members
- Guidance on compliance for employment, self-employment, or economically inactive EU residents (e.g., sufficient resources and coverage where applicable)
Permanent Residence Permits for Investors (Fast-Track / Regulation 6(2) pathway or Category F)
We support non-EU investors and their families seeking permanent residence through qualifying investment routes. Our work focuses on structuring the file so it is coherent, compliant, and aligned with the relevant investment category requirements. We assist with:
- Eligibility and route selection (investment category analysis and risk review)
- Document preparation and verification (source of funds documentation, declarations, family documentation, translations/certifications)
- Coordination with property developers, financial institutions, and other professionals where needed
- Submission, follow-ups, and post-approval compliance support (e.g., maintaining required conditions)
Work Permits and Residence & Employment Permits (Employer-Sponsored)
We advise employers and employees on the full lifecycle of Cyprus work authorization for non-EU nationals, including entry clearance coordination where applicable and the subsequent residence and employment permit. Services include:
- Strategy on the correct employment route and documentation plan
- Employer and employee file preparation (contracts and supporting corporate documents where required)
- Filing logistics, compliance checks, and communication with the authorities during review
(Cyprus sets out procedural guidance for applications for entry, residence, and work permits, including where submissions are made.)
Cyprus Citizenship Applications
We guide on citizenship options and readiness—helping clients understand eligibility, residence counting, evidentiary requirements, and practical risk factors that can affect outcomes. Support includes:
- Route assessment (e.g., naturalisation based on years of lawful residence and other available grounds, where applicable)
- Application preparation, document collation, translations/certifications, and submission readiness
- Ongoing representation support during processing, including responses to authority queries
Family Reunification and Dependent Residence
We assist families in reuniting lawfully in Cyprus, both under EU free-movement rules (EU citizen family members) and under Cyprus frameworks for family reunification for eligible third-country nationals. We provide:
- Route selection (EU family member residence vs. family reunification under Cyprus rules)
- File preparation: relationship evidence, dependency documentation, housing/income evidence where required, and compliance planning
- Application submission support and follow-ups through to decision and renewals
Depending on your client base, you may also want to list:
- Permit renewals and status changes(visitor → work, employer change, dependants added/removed)
- Long-term residence planning(strategic residence continuity and compliance tracking in line with EU long-term resident concepts)
- Document services: certifications, sworn translations coordination, apostilles/legalisation workflows
- Compliance and risk management: maintaining valid status, travel-related continuity, and evidence hygiene
- Liaison with authorities: appointments, submissions, follow-ups, and responses to requests for additional information
- Refusals/appeals support(where available under the applicable procedure)
