To enter and reside in Cyprus as a researcher, you must be approved by a recognised research organisation for the purpose of performing research work as:
- a doctorate researcher;
- a post-doctorate researcher;
- a researcher under a recognised European/other programme.
You must obtain a visa or an entry-permit before you come to Cyprus.
You must obtain a temporary residence permit after you arrive in Cyprus.
Where and how to apply | You must obtain a visa or an entry permit from the in your home country abroad. You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 7 days from your arrival in Cyprus. |
Documents required |
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Duration of validity of permits | Residence permits are granted for one year and are renewable, provided the renewal application is made one month before expiry of your permit and the duration of the researcher’s agreement is valid for more than a year. |
Further requirements | When you arrive in Cyprus, you must register at the District Aliens and Immigration Unit of the Police and undergo a medical check. You must also submit relevant medical certificates. |
Appeals | You can challenge decisions related to your residence permit before the Administrative Court. |
According to the law researchers are allowed to teach.
If you have a permit/visa for research in an EU country, you may conduct research and teach in the Republic of Cyprus if you fulfil certain requirements. If the duration of your stay in the Republic of Cyprus is shorter than 180 days in a 360-day period, you are subject to short-term mobility rules. If the duration of your stay in the Republic of Cyprus is longer than 180 days, you are subject to the rules governing long-term mobility.
| Short-term mobility | Procedure The research organisation in the first EU country shall notify the authorities of the first EU country and the authorities in Cyprus of the researcher’s intention to do research and teach in Cyprus. Documents required
Applicable fee N/A Allowed number of teaching hours/days 6 hours/week Family members Documents required:
Procedure: The research organisation in the first EU country shall notify the authorities of the first EU country and the authorities in Cyprus of the researcher’s family members’ intention to accompany him/her in Cyprus. Other information Researchers, who exercised short-term mobility in Cyprus, are allowed to apply after their research for a permit for job-searching/entrepreneurship, and this for a period of one year after the completion of the research. |
| Long-term mobility | Procedure The research organisation in Cyprus shall submit an application to the authorities of Cyprus (Civil Registry and Migration Department) for an entry and residence permit. Documents required
Applicable fee 55 euros Allowed number of teaching hours/days 6 hours/week Family members Documents required:
The relevant fees are 200 euros for the whole family Procedure: The researcher of the family member shall submit an application to the authorities of Cyprus (Civil Registry and Migration Department) for an entry and residence permit. Other information Researchers, who exercised long-term mobility in Cyprus, are allowed to apply, after their research, for a permit for job-searching/entrepreneurship for a period of one year. |