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Cyprus Third-Country Family Reunification

10 facts quoted from the official source

For an adult spouse or minor unmarried dependent child joining an eligible third-country sponsor lawfully residing in Cyprus.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Entry Permit RequiredThe sponsor must obtain an entry permit for family reunification.
  • Minor Unmarried Dependent Children EligibleMinor unmarried dependent children are eligible under the specified custody rules.
  • Spouse Age MinA qualifying spouse must be at least twenty-one.
  • Sponsor Prior Residence Years Required ConditionallyThe sponsor generally must have resided lawfully for at least two years, with exceptions for specified routes.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe sponsor and family must meet residence, relationship, accommodation, resources and insurance conditions and obtain an entry permit.
  • Official source basisThe sponsor and family must meet residence, relationship, accommodation, resources and insurance conditions and obtain an entry permit.
  • Report summaryThe sponsor and family must meet residence, relationship, accommodation, resources and insurance conditions and obtain an entry permit.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildren
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
3 proven from the official source.
  • Marriage Duration Years MinThe marriage generally must have existed for at least one year before application.
  • Tourist Entry Not Valid For ReunificationA tourist visa cannot ordinarily be used to enter for family reunification.
  • DurationThe sponsor generally must hold a permit valid for at least one year.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Cyprus?
The official source states: For an adult spouse or minor unmarried dependent child joining an eligible third-country sponsor lawfully residing in Cyprus.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.cy page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.cyLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Cyprus government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other family routes to Cyprus

2 other family routes to Cyprus.

Family Member of a Cypriot CitizenNon-EU Family Member of a Mobile EU Citizen
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