Cyprus Launches New Digital Residence Permit Renewal System

Key Point  

• Cyprus introduced a new online platform allowing third‑country nationals to renew specific residence permits digitally.  

Cyprus Rolls Out Digital Service for Residence Permit Renewals 

Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection, together with the Migration Department, launched a new online service enabling third‑country nationals, employers and authorized representatives to renew select residence permits electronically.  

Who Can Use the New Digital Service 

The platform is available to: 

• Third‑country nationals legally residing in Cyprus 
• Employers renewing permits for their employees 
• Authorized representatives (law firms, organizations, individuals) 

Covered Residence Permit Categories 

The digital renewal system currently supports the following permit types: 

• Remunerated Employment 
• Domestic Employment 
• Employees in Companies of Foreign Interests 
• Family Reunification 
• Family Members of Long‑Term Residents 
• Long‑Term Resident Permits 

Important: The service supports renewals only, not initial applications. 

What Applicants Can Do Online 

The digital platform allows users to: 

• Complete and submit renewal applications 
• Upload required documents 
• Manage authorizations for representatives 
• Receive real‑time application updates 
• Pay fees electronically 
• Select a service point for biometric collection and permit pickup 

Physical presence is required only for biometric data and signature collection. 

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