Cyprus - Student - European Commission

Student

Where and how to apply	You must obtain a visa from the consulate or embassy of Cyprus in your home country abroad or an entry permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 10 days of your arrival in Cyprus. You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the within one week of your arrival in Cyprus.
Documents required	You must show admission to a recognised institute of higher education or a public or private institution for the purpose of receiving a diploma, a postgraduate diploma, a doctorate diploma or any other diploma. You must show sufficient financial resources for living expenses and health insurance. You must present a certificate of criminal record, a copy of your passport and x-rays and blood tests (HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C).
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. Permits are issued only for full-time students.
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.
Further information	More on studying in Cyprus

Pupil

Where and how to apply	You must obtain a visa or an entry permit from the consulate or embassy of Cyprus in your home country abroad. You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department within one week of your arrival in Cyprus.
Documents required	You must show admission to a recognised institute of Secondary education or a public or private institution for the purpose of receiving a diploma, a postgraduate diploma, a doctorate diploma or any other diploma. You must be between 12 and 19 years old, unless the exchange program is offered to pupils older than 19 years old. Show sufficient proof of your participation in a recognised pupil exchange programme. Show evidence that the Secondary School assesses and accepts to cover all costs of public liability, including cost of living, repatriation expenses and medical expenses of the candidate pupil, by signing a relevant insurance policy. The written consent of your guardians to live with a family, meeting all the criteria set by the Republic of Cyprus and the Pupils’ Exchange Programme, during the whole duration of your stay. You must present a certificate of a copy of your passport and x-rays and blood tests (HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C).
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 exchange programme lasts 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.

Student	Students have the right to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week under certain conditions, in specific professions in domestic activities, waste management, restaurants, recreation centres, cleaning services, wholesale trade-repairs, health/social care, agriculture, animal husbandry, fishery, manufacturing and food delivery. Their employment contract must be certified by the Department of Labour.
Where and how to apply	You must obtain a visa from the consulate or embassy of Cyprus in your home country abroad or an entry permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 10 days of your arrival in Cyprus. You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department within one week of your arrival in Cyprus.
	You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the within one week of your arrival in Cyprus.
Documents required	You must show admission to a recognised institute of higher education or a public or private institution for the purpose of receiving a diploma, a postgraduate diploma, a doctorate diploma or any other diploma. You must show sufficient financial resources for living expenses and health insurance. You must present a certificate of criminal record, a copy of your passport and x-rays and blood tests (HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C).
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. Permits are issued only for full-time students.
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.
Further information	More on studying in Cyprus

Pupil

Where and how to apply	You must obtain a visa or an entry permit from the consulate or embassy of Cyprus in your home country abroad or an entry permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department. You must obtain a temporary residence permit from the Civil Registry and Migration Department within 10 days of your arrival in Cyprus.
Documents required	You must show admission to a recognised institute of Secondary education public or private. You must be between 12 and 18 years old unless the exchange program is offered to pupils older than 19 years old. Show sufficient proof of your participation in a recognised pupil exchange programme. Show evidence that the Secondary School assesses and accepts to cover all costs of public liability, including cost of living, repatriation expenses and medical expenses of the candidate pupil, by signing a relevant insurance policy. The written consent of your guardians to live with a family, meeting all the criteria set by the Republic of Cyprus and the Pupils’ Exchange Programme, during the whole duration of your stay. You must present a certificate of a copy of your passport and x-rays and blood tests (HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C).
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 exchange programme lasts 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.