The MEU3 Permanent Residence Certificate is available to EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members who are also EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, after completing five consecutive years of legal residence in Cyprus.
The MEU3 provides eligible EU citizens with a permanent right of residence in Cyprus.
Who is eligible?
You may be eligible for an MEU3 Permanent Residence Certificate if you:
- Are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen; or
- Are a family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen and are yourself an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen; and
- Have legally resided in Cyprus for five consecutive years; and
- Can demonstrate the continuity of your residence in Cyprus and compliance with the applicable residence requirements.
The key requirement
5 years of continuous legal residence in Cyprus
After completing the required five-year period, eligible EU/EEA/Swiss citizens may apply for permanent residence.
How does the MEU3 application process work?
01 — Eligibility Assessment
We review your residence history and circumstances to determine whether you have completed the required five-year period and qualify for permanent residence.
02 — Application Preparation
The MEU3 application is prepared together with the documentation required by the Cyprus Migration Department.
03 — Submission
The application is submitted to the competent authority in Cyprus.
A photograph is taken during the application process upon presentation of the submission receipt and a valid travel document.
04 — Examination
The application is examined by the competent authorities.
A properly completed application is generally examined within one month, provided that the required information and documentation have been submitted.
05 — Permanent Residence Certificate
Following approval, the MEU3 Permanent Residence Certificate is issued and sent to the applicant by post.
Application Fee
€20 per applicant
Validity
The MEU3 Permanent Residence Certificate has no expiry date.
It therefore does not require periodic renewal, provided that the conditions relating to the permanent right of residence continue to apply.
Right to Work
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens have free access to employment and professional activity in Cyprus, including both employed and self-employed activities.
Have you completed five years of residence in Cyprus?
We can assess your residence history and assist you with the MEU3 Permanent Residence application, from eligibility assessment and preparation through to submission.