Cyprus provides a special residence permit for certain third-country nationals who have specific humanitarian reasons for remaining in the Republic.
The procedure is based on an individual assessment of the circumstances of each applicant. The applicant must explain the reasons for requesting the special residence permit and provide the relevant supporting evidence.
Who May Apply?
The procedure may be relevant to third-country nationals who have specific humanitarian circumstances that justify the granting or renewal of a special residence permit.
Each case is assessed individually, and the strength and nature of the humanitarian circumstances are important factors in the examination of the request.
How Does the Procedure Work?
01. Case Assessment
We assess the applicant’s circumstances and determine whether there may be grounds for requesting a special residence permit.
02. Humanitarian Request
A written request is submitted to the Civil Registry and Migration Department, explaining the reasons for the application and supporting them with the relevant evidence.
03. Examination
The request is examined by the competent authorities. If it is approved, the applicant receives instructions to submit the formal MSPE application within the specified timeframe.
04. Residence Permit
Following submission of the formal application and the required documentation, the special residence permit is issued if the application is approved.
Key Information
- Application fee: No fee for the initial request
- Validity: 1 year
- Examination: Applications are examined on a strict priority basis according to the date of submission
- Biometrics: Required for the issuance and renewal of the temporary special residence permit
- First registration: An ARC is issued where the applicant has not previously been registered
- Right to work: Available only where the relevant approval has been obtained from the Department of Labour and the permit is issued specifically for employment
- Healthcare: Holders are entitled to free medical care in public medical institutions, including at least emergency healthcare and essential treatment of illnesses
Our Support
At M.S. MyConsultancy Services Ltd, we assist applicants with the assessment and preparation of humanitarian residence requests, including:
- Assessment of the individual circumstances
- Preparation of the humanitarian request
- Coordination of supporting evidence
- Submission to the competent authority
- Formal MSPE application following approval
- Residence permit and biometric procedures
- Renewals and further immigration procedures
Important
A humanitarian residence permit is not an automatic residence route. Each case is assessed individually and the applicant must demonstrate circumstances capable of justifying the request.
Contact us for a confidential assessment of your circumstances and the appropriate residence route.