The UKW2 Residence Document is available to third-country national family members of UK nationals who are protected by the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement and have retained their right of residence in Cyprus.
This document allows eligible third-country national family members to establish their residence rights in Cyprus as dependants or qualifying family members of a protected UK national.
Who is eligible?
You may be eligible for a UKW2 Residence Document if:
- You are a third-country national;
- You are a qualifying or dependent family member of a UK national; and
- The UK national is entitled to residence rights in Cyprus under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.
The eligibility of the family member depends on the nature of the family relationship, dependency and the circumstances under which the UK national acquired their rights under the Withdrawal Agreement.
When should you apply?
The UKW2 application should be submitted within four months from the date of entry into the Republic of Cyprus, where the family member is joining the protected UK national in Cyprus.
How does the UKW2 application process work?
01 — Eligibility Assessment
We assess your relationship with the UK national, your nationality and dependency status, as well as the UK national’s residence rights under the Withdrawal Agreement.
02 — Application Preparation
The MUKW2 application is prepared together with the required supporting documentation.
Documents issued outside Cyprus must be properly certified or authenticated and, where required, officially translated.
03 — Submission
The application is submitted to the competent authority in Cyprus.
The applicant must provide their valid travel document and complete the required biometric registration, including photograph, fingerprints and signature.
For applicants under the age of six, fingerprints and signature are not required.
04 — Examination
The competent authorities examine the application and may request additional information or documentation where necessary.
05 — Residence Document
If the application is approved, the applicant receives notification regarding the collection/receipt of the UKW2 Residence Document.
Application Fee
€30 per applicant
Validity
The UKW2 Residence Document is issued for five years.
After completing the applicable period of residence, eligible beneficiaries may continue to exercise their rights under the Withdrawal Agreement and may qualify to apply for the UKW3 Permanent Residence Document.
Important
The UKW2 is specifically designed for third-country national family members of protected UK nationals.
The fact that a person is related to a UK national does not automatically establish eligibility. The UK national must first fall within the scope of the Withdrawal Agreement, and the family member must satisfy the applicable conditions.
Joining a UK national in Cyprus?
If you are a non-EU national and your spouse, parent or other qualifying family member is a UK national protected under the Withdrawal Agreement, we can assess your eligibility and assist with the UKW2 residence application in Cyprus.