Page contentsPage contents Conditions StudentTo enter and reside in Cyprus as a student, you must be enrolled in:a recognised institution of higher education; ora public or private institute or organisation;for the purpose of receiving:a diploma;a postgraduate diploma;a doctorate diploma; oranother kind of diploma of higher education.You must obtain a visa or an entry-permit before you come to Cyprus.You must obtain a temporary residence permit after you arrive in Cyprus.PupilTo enter and reside in Cyprus as a pupil you must:Be enrolled in a recognised pupil exchange programme in an accredited/recognised school;Be between 12-19 years old, unless the exchange program is offered to pupils older than 19 years old.You must obtain a visa or an entry-permit before you come to Cyprus.You must obtain a temporary residence permit after you arrive in Cyprus. Procedures StudentWhere and how to applyYou must obtain a visa from the consulate or embassy of Cyprus in your home country abroad or an entry permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 10 days of your arrival in Cyprus.You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the within one week of your arrival in Cyprus.Documents requiredYou must show admission to a recognised institute of higher education or a public or private institution for the purpose of receiving a diploma, a postgraduate diploma, a doctorate diploma or any other diploma.You must show sufficient financial resources for living expenses and health insurance.You must present a certificate of criminal record and a copy of your passport.Duration of validity of permitsResidence permits are granted for one year and are renewable, provided the renewal application is made one month before expiry of your permit.Permits are issued only for full-time students.Further requirementsWhen you arrive in Cyprus, you must register at the District Aliens and Immigration Unit of the Police and undergo a medical check. You must also submit relevant medical certificates.AppealsYou can challenge decisions related to your residence permit before the Administrative Court.Further informationMore on studying in Cyprus PupilWhere and how to applyYou must obtain a visa or an entry permit from the consulate or embassy of Cyprus in your home country abroad.You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department within one week of your arrival in Cyprus.Documents requiredYou must show admission to a recognised institute of Secondary education or a public or private institution for the purpose of receiving a diploma, a postgraduate diploma, a doctorate diploma or any other diploma.You must be between 12 and 19 years old, unless the exchange program is offered to pupils older than 19 years old.Show sufficient proof of your participation in a recognised pupil exchange programme.Show evidence that the Secondary School assesses and accepts to cover all costs of public liability, including cost of living, repatriation expenses and medical expenses of the candidate pupil, by signing a relevant insurance policy.The written consent of your guardians to live with a family, meeting all the criteria set by the Republic of Cyprus and the Pupils’ Exchange Programme, during the whole duration of your stay.You must present a copy of your passport.Duration of validity of permitsResidence permits are granted for one year and are renewable, provided the renewal application is made one month before expiry of your permit and the duration of the exchange programme lasts more than a year.Further requirementsWhen you arrive in Cyprus, you must register at the District Aliens and Immigration Unit of the Police and undergo a medical check. You must also submit relevant medical certificates.AppealsYou can challenge decisions related to your residence permit before the Administrative Court. Rights StudentStudents have the right to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week under certain conditions, in specific professions in domestic activities, waste management, restaurants, recreation centres, cleaning services, wholesale trade-repairs, health/social care, agriculture, animal husbandry, fishery, manufacturing and food delivery. Their employment contract must be certified by the Department of Labour.Where and how to applyYou must obtain a visa from the consulate or embassy of Cyprus in your home country abroad or an entry permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 10 days of your arrival in Cyprus.You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department within one week of your arrival in Cyprus. You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the within one week of your arrival in Cyprus.Documents requiredYou must show admission to a recognised institute of higher education or a public or private institution for the purpose of receiving a diploma, a postgraduate diploma, a doctorate diploma or any other diploma.You must show sufficient financial resources for living expenses and health insurance.You must present a certificate of criminal record and a copy of your passport.Duration of validity of permitsResidence permits are granted for one year and are renewable, provided the renewal application is made one month before expiry of your permit.Permits are issued only for full-time students.Further requirementsWhen you arrive in Cyprus, you must register at the District Aliens and Immigration Unit of the Police and undergo a medical check. You must also submit relevant medical certificates.AppealsYou can challenge decisions related to your residence permit before the Administrative Court.Further informationMore on studying in CyprusPupilWhere and how to applyYou must obtain a visa or an entry permit from the consulate or embassy of Cyprus in your home country abroad or an entry permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department.You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 10 days of your arrival in Cyprus.Documents requiredYou must show admission to a recognised institute of Secondary education public or private.You must be between 12 and 18 years old unless the exchange program is offered to pupils older than 19 years old.Show sufficient proof of your participation in a recognised pupil exchange programme.Show evidence that the Secondary School assesses and accepts to cover all costs of public liability, including cost of living, repatriation expenses and medical expenses of the candidate pupil, by signing a relevant insurance policy.The written consent of your guardians to live with a family, meeting all the criteria set by the Republic of Cyprus and the Pupils’ Exchange Programme, during the whole duration of your stay.You must present a copy of your passport.Duration of validity of permitsResidence permits are granted for one year and are renewable, provided the renewal application is made one month before expiry of your permit and the duration of the exchange programme lasts more than a year.Further requirementsWhen you arrive in Cyprus, you must register at the District Aliens and Immigration Unit of the Police and undergo a medical check. You must also submit relevant medical certificates.AppealsYou can challenge decisions related to your residence permit before the Administrative Court. Mobility If you have a permit/visa for studies in an EU country and are covered by an EU or multilateral programme or an agreement between universities, you may carry out part of your studies and work (in addition to your studies) in the Republic of Cyprus if you fulfil certain requirements. You may reside and study in the Republic of Cyprus for up to 360 days.If you are not covered by a programme or agreement, you can apply for a new permit/visa in the Republic of Cyprus. ProcedureNotification: The HEI in the first EU country notifies the authorities of the first EU country and the authorities of Cyprus (Civil Registry and Migration Department) about the intention of the students to carry out part of the studies and work (in addition to the studies) in Cyprus. Documents requiredValid passport, for at least two years or for the mobility period,valid residence permit in the first EU country,proof that the student carries out part of the studies in Cyprus within an EU or multilateral programme that includes mobility measures or an agreement between universities,proof that the student has been accepted by a HEI in Cyprus,the duration and the dates of the mobility period, if not stated above,health insurance,sufficient financial sources of the student,where applicable, proof that the student has paid the registration fees of the HEI in Cyprus. Applicable feeNone Allowed number of working hours/days20 hours per week. The employment contract must be certified by the Department of Labour. Other informationStudents, who exercised mobility in Cyprus, are allowed to apply after their studies for a permit for job-searching/entrepreneurship, and this one year after the completion of their studies, provided that they have completed a master or PhD course. Links Ministry of Commerce, Industry and TourismMinistry of InteriorCivil Registry and Migration DepartmentMinistry of Labour and Social InsuranceDepartment of LabourMinistry of Foreign AffairsDiplomatic missions abroadDistrict Aliens and Immigration Unit of the PoliceMinistry of Education and Culture
