The UKW1 Residence Document is available to UK nationals and their family members who are also UK nationals and who are protected by the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.
It provides eligible UK nationals with official documentation confirming their right to reside in the Republic of Cyprus under the Withdrawal Agreement.
Who is eligible?
The UKW1 Residence Document is intended for:
- UK nationals who are beneficiaries of the Withdrawal Agreement and retain their free movement residence rights in Cyprus; and
- Their family members who are also UK nationals, where they are covered by the Withdrawal Agreement.
Eligibility depends on the applicant having acquired and retained the relevant residence rights under the Withdrawal Agreement.
How does the UKW1 application process work?
01 — Eligibility Assessment
We assess your residence history and circumstances to establish whether you fall within the scope of the Withdrawal Agreement and are eligible for a UKW1 Residence Document.
02 — Application Preparation
The MUKW1 application is prepared together with the documentation required by the Cyprus Migration Department.
Documents issued outside Cyprus must be properly certified/authenticated and, where required, officially translated.
03 — Submission
The application is submitted to the competent authority in Cyprus.
During the application process, the applicant’s photograph, fingerprints and signature are collected as biometric data.
For applicants who are under six years old, fingerprints and signature are not required.
04 — Examination
The competent authorities examine the application and the submitted information.
Additional information or documentation may be requested where necessary.
05 — Residence Document
Once the application is approved, the applicant receives notification regarding the collection/receipt of the UKW1 Residence Document.
Application Fee
€30 per applicant
Validity
The UKW1 Residence Document is issued with a validity of five years.
Following expiry, eligible beneficiaries may continue to exercise their rights under the Withdrawal Agreement and may apply for renewal or, where the relevant conditions are satisfied, for a Permanent Residence Document (UKW3).
Important
The UKW1 is specifically intended for UK nationals and UK-national family members who are beneficiaries of the Withdrawal Agreement.
UK nationals who moved to Cyprus after the relevant Brexit transition period and do not fall within the scope of the Withdrawal Agreement may need to apply under a different Cyprus residence category.
Are you a UK national living in Cyprus?
We can assess your eligibility under the Withdrawal Agreement and assist you with the UKW1 application process, from eligibility assessment and document preparation through to submission.