A review on Immigration to Cyprus
Immigration to Cyprus, the ways of immigration to Cyprus and the conditions of residence in Cyprus will be studied and analyzed in this article. What are the conditions for immigration to Cyprus? What are the ways to migrate to Cyprus? What rights and benefits await us if you acquire Cypriot citizenship? In recent years there has been widespread propaganda for the migration to Cyprus through the purchase of property, but can you actually turn a profit if you use this method? In this article we will answer these and other questions regarding immigration to Cyprus and present the most important and points about it. Due to the presence of Cyprus in the European Union many are interested in migrating to Cyprus. In this article, we’ve tried to answer all of your questions to help you choose your immigration route. If you have any questions or uncertainties, you can call us at MIE Consulting Agency and benefit from the counsel of some of the best immigration consultants and lawyers with more than 15 years of experience in the field of immigration.
Immigration to Cyprus and general conditions
Cyprus is a country located in the eastern Mediterranean and is the third largest island in the region, located south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel and Palestine, north of Egypt, and southeast of Greece. The country of Cyprus is divided into two parts: Northern Cyprus, which is inhabited by Turkish people and its inhabitants speak Turkish, and the southern part of Cyprus, which is inhabited by Greeks and its inhabitants speak Greek. The Greek part is part of the European Union and the Euro Basin, but is not a member of the Schengen Treaty as there are many disputes between Northern Cyprus and Southern Cyprus. Cyprus has a spectacular nature, including mountains, seas and beautiful plains, with a warm summers and mild winters and many tourists visit the country because of its beautiful nature.
For immigration to Cyprus keep in mind that the southern part is far better than the northern part. According to the latest data, Cyprus population is about 80% Greek, 18% Turkish and 2% of people from other countries. The unemployment rate in Cyprus in 2019 is close to 6.5%.
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Immigration to Cyprus through work
With over 6 million passengers and tourists annually, Cyprus can be a good place for people working in tourism, such as tour leader, translator, booking and other hotel related jobs such as cooking. Cyprus may also be one of the destinations for immigrants interested in looking for work in another country. That way, by finding someone as an employer, they can stay and work in the same company and for the same employer and obtain residency. As mentioned, working in Cyprus requires a Cypriot employer who intends to hire a non-Cypriot citizen and give them a job offer for that employee to qualify for this visa. The path to work in Cyprus is that the Cypriot employer must prove that there are no qualified candidates for the job. In the following we will explain the next steps.
It should be noted that non-EU nationals must obtain a work permit before entering Cyprus. Some of the documents required to obtain a Cyprus work visa include:
One year residence permit
Certificate of clean records
Providing employment contract for at least one year
Cyprus temporary visa obtained from the Cyprus Embassy
Insurance letter
Passport valid for 3 years
Payment receipt to Cyprus Labor Office
Letter of Financial Statement
Immigration to Cyprus through education
Cyprus is one of the advanced countries and it’s degrees are internationally accredited and this attracts many people each year to continue their studies in Cyprus. The education system in Cyprus is based on both public and private educational systems and this also applies for the fields of engineering, medicsl, dentistry and pharmacy. Considering that Cyprus is a part of the European Union, studying in Cyprus has many positive points as it can it can help you build a strong resume by studying in Cyprus and using it a launching platform for work and education in better countries. Other positive points include the permit to work while studying, which in addition to helping you with the living costs and improving your language skills can provide a good resume for the applicant. Entry to the Cyprus University requires a language certificate for the applicant and it must be an Academic IELTS or TOEFL degree at any level. Other good things about immigration to Cyprus through education are the low cost of education in Cyprus, which is far lower than other EU countries. One of the disadvantages of studying in Cyprus is that there is little scholarship available to international students, which does not provide much help for international students to smooth their educational and living conditions in Cyprus.
Applicants of studying in Cyprus can work in part time jobs like being a waiter, translator etc to cover a part of their living and tuition costs. there are multiple public and private universities in Cyprus that provide the applicants willing to study in Cyprus with the possibility of studying in the fields of medical, computer science, business and tourism.
we will introduce some of the most popular universities in Cyprus for the international students below:
Studying in Cyprus is possible at all levels and in many fields and universities. The cost of studying in Cyprus ranges from € 400 to € 11,000. In order to study in Cyprus you must obtain a Cyprus study visa. It should be noted that you must apply for a Cyprus study visa three months before the start of each semester.
Immigration to Cyprus through investment
Investment in Cyprus is one of the ways to immigrate to Cyprus. One of the most popular ways of investing in Cyprus is buying property in Cyprus, which can be lead to obtaining Cyprus and in general EU union residency in the shortest possible time.
If the total value of the properties that you purchase in Cyprus exceeds 2.5 million Euros, you can obtain Cyprus permanent residency and citizenship in less than 6 month. It is to be noted that the properties that are purchased must be kept for at least 3 years and can be sold after this time period given that you keep at least 500,000 Euros worth of the properties. Among the important things about investing in Cyprus are the easy conditions that the government has provided to attract foreign investors. The conditions that the Cypriot government has provided for investors in Cyprus include:
It should be noted that as long as the investor in Cyprus complies with the conditions and requirements for obtaining permanent residency and citizenship in Cyprus, they can stay in Cyprus, otherwise he or she must leave the country. Nicosia, Limassol, Strovolos, Larnaca and Famagusta are some of the best places to buy property in Cyprus . Approximately most coastal areas of Cyprus have the potential to invest by buying property.
Immigration to Cyprus through birth
In general, granting citizenship in countries is based on one of the rules of soil or blood. The soil system means that if a person is born in a country such as Canada or the US, they will be granted citizenship according to this system, Whether or not the person’s parents are nationals of that country. But the blood-based citizenship system is such that the person who is born receives citizenship on the basis of his or her parents nationality. Meanwhile, Cyprus has opted for a blood-based citizenship system. That is, a person born in Cyprus will acquire citizenship on the basis of what country his / her father is a citizen of. If a child is born after 1960 from a father of Cypriot citizenship, a child can be a Cypriot citizen but cannot be a Cypriot citizen if born of a Cypriot mother. If a child is born to a Cypriot mother or father of unknown or non-Cypriot citizenship, the child must apply for Cyprus citizenship after the age of 21.
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Immigration to Cyprus by marriage
In the majority of countries, marriage to a national of a country is one of the ways to immigrate and obtain permanent residence in that country and this rule also applies in Cyprus, meaning that immigration to Cyprus is also possible through marriage. Marriage is one of the legal immigration procedures that the applicant can choose in order to immigrate to Cyprus. if the applicant marries a citizen of Cyprus, they can apply for Cyprus citizenship from the time the marriage is registered. The important thing is that marriage should be legal and not fake and that the couple must live together long enough to prove that. Fake marriage is not a good way to immigrate to Cyprus or any other country, and thus is not advised in any situation. As long as there are appropriate ways, such as immigration by education or work migration, it is best and to find a way to immigrate safely.
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In order to marry a citizen of Cyprus, the following conditions must be fully met:
Presentation of all identity documents
Providing evidence of being single or in case of being previously married, certificate of the former spouses deceased certificate
Certificate that shows you can re-marry
A person living in Cyprus must have been a useful person with high adaptability to the environment and community of Cyprus
Being eligible for marriage
Immigration to Cyprus through asylum
According to the Geneva Convention, a refugee is a person who does not have the conditions to live in his or her country of origin, and there is a lack of security for the individual and the possibility of torture and even death for reasons, including being from a particular race, being a religious minority, being in groups with specific political and social activities and beliefs, and so on. A refugee is a person who does not want to return to his country because he fears torture and serious harm and for this they are protected by the acts of human rights.
**it is to be noted that MIE Consulting Agency does not advise this method of immigration at all and doesn’t provide any services for it*
Immigration to Cyprus through asylum is not recommended at all, as asylum seekers in Cyprus are held in extremely poor conditions in Cyprus prisons and in many cases reports of failure to comply with refugee rights in refugee detention camps in Cyprus are reported. According to the asylum law in Cyprus, people with different asylum cases need to be held for up to eighteen months in prison and eventually their case is processed; but in most cases people stay in prison for more than 24 months and their cases are not processed. Because of the extremely unfavorable conditions and uncertain future, we strongly recommends that you choose the legal ways in which human dignity is respected and that you can enter the country with respect and lawful. Our consultants at MIE Consulting Agency are ready to assist you in choosing the right path to a safe migration to a future filled with peace and success by assessing your status and help you pick the right path for your future.
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Immigration to Cyprus and obtaining Cyprus citizenship
Immigration to Cyprus and obtaining citizenship of Cyprus are possible in any of the above ways. If you immigrate to Cyprus and have legal residence in Cyprus, you can obtain a permanent residence after 7 years, and if a child is born in Cyprus, this time is reduced to 5 years. Note that only people who are over 21 years old can apply for permanent residence in this country. One of the most important aspects of obtaining a permanent residence in Cyprus is having a mental and physical health clearance and a lack of criminal record.
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Immigration to Cyprus and the cost of living in Cyprus
هزینه های زندگی در امر مهاجرت به جهت انتخاب کشور مورد نظر بسیار حائز اهمیت می باشد. متقاضیان مهاجرت به قبرس باید توجه داشته باشند که هزینه های زندگی در قبرس 34.07 % بیشتر از هزینه های زندگی در ایران است. همچنین اجاره مسکن در کشور قبرس حدود 14.53% بیشتر از هزینه اجاره مسکن در ایران می باشد. در ادامه هزینه های زندگی در قبرس شامل هزینه اجاره مسکن ، هزینه حمل و نقل ، هزینه مواد غذایی و سایر هزینه ها در جداول ذیل خواهید دید.