🇨🇾 Cyprus · Family
Family members of Cypriots (CY) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Marriage to citizen | Required |
| Age range | 21–21 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €80 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/temporary-residence/family-members-of-cypriots/.
- Typical processing: ~120 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Marriage to citizen
https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/temporary-residence/family-members-of-cypriots/ · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/temporary-residence/family-members-of-cypriots/ · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/temporary-residence/family-members-of-cypriots/ · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path
“página classificada sob 'temporary-residence' e descreve direito de residência como familiar de cipriota; não afirma que conduz a residência permanente nem que é indefinida”
https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/temporary-residence/family-members-of-cypriots/ · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/temporary-residence/family-members-of-cypriots/ · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.