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Cyprus revises foreign residency rules – the facts

The Cypriot Government, in an attempt to attract foreign investment to the island and to help economic recovery and further economic growth, introduced Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations which

30th April 2023

Comment/Cyprus/Guests

Cyprus to charge Russians for tourist visas

Cypriot authorities have announced that Cyprus will no longer apply facilitated rules for Russian citizens applying for tourist visas. Foreign Ministry sources told news site Philenews that starting from December 1, the

2nd November 2022

Cyprus/Europe

Changes to Cyprus residency visas

Following the abolition of the Cyprus Investment Programme regarding the “sale” of Cypriot passports, a new revised scheme was introduced for permanent residency visas and expanded with some changes. As of 24.3.2021,

24th April 2021

Comment/Cyprus

Cyprus to cut student visas to deter asylum seekers

Cyprus said it will reduce the number of international students it accepts in a raft of sweeping changes to deter a spike in asylum seekers. Cypriot Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said that

18th June 2020

Cyprus/Life & Society

IELTS language test trusted by the UK for visas

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) announced IELTS, the world’s most trusted language test, will continue to be accepted for British visas that require applicants to demonstrate their English. Following a tender process,

17th December 2019

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