Question 1

What is the difference between a Pink Slip and a Yellow Slip?

Accepted Answer

A Pink Slip is the temporary residence permit for non-EU nationals staying in Cyprus beyond the 90-day visitor period — it confirms the right to stay but not the right to work. A Yellow Slip (MEU1) is the registration certificate for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens exercising their right to reside here; it registers an existing right rather than granting a new one. Different applicants, different departments, different forms.

Question 2

Can I work in Cyprus on a Pink Slip?

Accepted Answer

No. The Pink Slip confirms your right to stay in Cyprus, but it does not include the right to work — that requires a separate work permit. People are refused every year for assuming otherwise.

Question 3

How long does it take to register a Cyprus company?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the Registrar of Companies' current processing times, which change — we give you a current estimate at your consultation rather than a fixed number here. What we can promise is that we don't add delay on our side: the file we submit is complete and prepared to the standard a bank will later ask for, which is usually what slows other applications down.

Question 4

Do I need to be in Cyprus to open a company?

Accepted Answer

No — your presence isn't required for incorporation. We handle the process on your behalf; you'll need to be involved later for bank account opening and certain compliance steps, but the company itself can be formed without you travelling here.

Question 5

What income do I need for the Digital Nomad Visa?

Accepted Answer

The minimum net monthly income is €3,500, plus 20% if you're bringing a spouse and 15% per child. Bank statements matter more than the number on a contract, because the Migration Department wants to see what actually arrived, not what was promised.

Question 6

Can my family come with me on a Digital Nomad Visa?

Accepted Answer

Yes — your spouse and children can reside with you in Cyprus on this route. They get the right to reside, but not the right to work here; that's a separate matter.

Question 7

Can non-EU citizens buy property in Cyprus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but the acquisition needs approval from the Council of Ministers first — it isn't automatic. The approval usually follows the purchase agreement rather than preceding it, which surprises buyers who expect permission before they sign anything.

Question 8

How long does a marriage registration in Cyprus take?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the municipality and whether you use the standard or expedited procedure — timings vary enough between municipalities that we won't quote a single number here. What consistently takes longer than people expect is the paperwork each of you needs from your own country before the application can even be filed, so start on that early.

Question 9

What documents do foreign nationals need to marry in Cyprus?

Accepted Answer

The core list is a Certificate of No Impediment (apostilled, and valid only for a short window — often 2 months from issue), a jointly filed Notice of Marriage at the municipality, valid passports, and two witnesses on the day. Depending on your history, a birth certificate or a divorce/death certificate of a previous spouse may also be needed. The exact list depends on both of your nationalities, which is why we send a checklist matched to your specific case rather than a generic one.

Question 10

How can a Cyprus employer hire staff from outside the EU?

Accepted Answer

Through our staff supply service: tell us the role, the number of people and when you need them, and we source and screen candidates from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Vietnam and Bangladesh, with documents already checked. You interview and choose; we handle the employment contract, vacancy registration, the work permit application, and the paperwork after arrival.

Question 11

Do foreign documents need an apostille and translation?

Accepted Answer

Almost always, yes. Documents issued outside Cyprus typically need to be apostilled (or otherwise legalised) and translated by a sworn translator into Greek or English before a Cypriot authority will accept them. We arrange both in Nicosia as part of preparing your file, so you're not chasing separate providers.

Question 12

What happens if I bring an incomplete set of documents to my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Nothing to worry about — we send you the full checklist in advance, and at the meeting we go through every item together.

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