Make your move to Cyprus smoother with a Yellow Slip
What is a Cyprus Yellow Slip?
The Cyprus Yellow Slip (also known as the Registration Permit for EU Nationals) is an essential document for EU/EEA persons living in Cyprus for more than three months.
It formalises your residency in the country, helping you access benefits and services such as healthcare and employment.
Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, or a lifestyle change, the Cyprus Yellow Slip is your key to a seamless experience.
Why do you need a Residence Permit for Cyprus?
As an EU/EEA national, you have the legal right to live and work in Cyprus without a visa. However – after three months of residency, you are required by law to obtain a Cyprus Yellow Slip from the Civil Registry and Migration Department. Why? To enable you to continue having the right to live and work in the country.
This document verifies your status as a resident in Cyprus and allows you to stay for up to five years. After that period, you can apply for permanent residency or citizenship if desired.
Any family members of EU citizens, or non-EU family members accompanying an EU citizen, will also need a Yellow Slip to reside in Cyprus.
Cyprus Yellow Slip benefits
Securing a Yellow Slip comes with many valuable advantages for EU residents in Cyprus, including:
How to get started with the Cyprus Yellow Slip application?
Choose your application type
Depending on whether you’re applying alone or with your family members, EU nationals will need to complete the relevant application for. The application forms are as follows:
Going through the motions
To officially obtain a Cyprus Yellow Slip, you will need to follow certain steps and provide specific documents. These requirements may vary slightly depending on your nationality, so it is important to check with a legal expert from the RHJ Law team.
Gather required documents
You’ll need valid ID documents such as your passport or National ID card, proof of income, health insurance and more
Fill out application form
Our team will work with you to select and complete the required application form for your circumstances
Submit your application
Once you’ve completed the form and gathered the documents, we will review and submit them to the relevant immigration office
Wait for processing
You may be required to attend a submission appointment – we’ll advise if this is required for your case (& can join you)
Collect your Yellow Slip
Once approved, you’ll be sent your Yellow Slip & ARC number (ID number). If a renewal is required for family members, we’re here to support!
Apply for a Cyprus Yellow Slip with RHJ Law
Navigating the Cyprus Yellow Slip process can be confusing, but RHJ Law makes it simple. Our professional team is ready to assist you every step of the way.
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