The procedures have changed from 12 of June 2023.
1. Students who hold a valid permit issued by a first Member State, other than Cyprus, and who are covered by a Union or multilateral program that comprises mobility measures or by an agreement between two or more higher education institutions, shall be entitled to enter and stay in order to carry out part of their studies in a higher education institution in Cyprus for a period up to 360 days.
2. Cyprus requires the higher education institution in the first Member State, to notify the competent authorities of the first Member State and of Cyprus of the intention of the student to carry out part of the studies in the higher education institution in Cyprus. In this case the notification takes place either:
(a) at the time of the application in the first Member State, where the mobility to Cyprus is already envisaged at that stage or(b) after the student was admitted to the first Member State, as soon as the intended mobility to Cyprus is known.3. In case that Cyprus does not object to the mobility of the student to its territory within 30 days from having received the complete notification, the mobility of the student to Cyprus, to carry out part of the studies, shall be allowed at any moment within the period of validity of the permit.4. The notification shall include the valid travel document and the valid permit issued by the first Member State covering the total period of the mobility.5. The notification shall include the transmission of the following documents and information:(a) evidence that the student carries out part of the studies in Cyprus in the framework of a Union or multilateral program that comprises mobility measures or of an agreement between two or more higher education institutions and evidence that the student has been accepted by a higher education institution in Cyprus,(b) the planned duration and dates of the mobility
(c) evidence that the student has health insurance for all the risks normally covered for Cypriot nationals
(d) evidence that during the stay the student will have sufficient resources to cover subsistence costs without having recourse to Cyprus social assistance system, study costs, as well as the travel costs to the first Member State
(e) evidence that the fees charged by the higher education institution have been paid, where applicable.
All supporting documents and information shall be submitted in Greek or English language.
6. Based on the notification referred above, Cyprus may object to the mobility of the student to its territory within 30 days from having received the complete notification where the conditions of the law are not met or the maximum duration of stay referred to in paragraph 1 has been reached.
7. Students who are considered to pose a threat to public policy, public security or public health shall not be allowed to enter or to stay on the territory of Cyprus as a second member state.
8. The competent authority, without delay, informs the competent authorities of the first Member State and the education institution in the first Member State, in writing about its objection to the mobility. Where Cyprus objects to the mobility, the student shall not be allowed to carry out part of the studies in the higher education institution in Cyprus.
9. If your application is not rejected within 30 days you can proceed with the mobility, without any further steps.
| WHERE TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION FORM AND THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS | |
The notification is submitted to the Civil Registry and Migration Department:
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| · The notification is submitted together with the necessary accompanying documents. The host entity of the first Member State may also submit any other information it considers necessary. | |
| · The Civil Registry and Migration Department, within thirty (30) days from reception of the notification, shall inform the host entity of the first Member State for any objections, in writing. The information will be sent at the address stated in Part II. |
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| For more information: https://www.mip.gov.cy/dmmip/md.nsf/home/home?openform | |
IMPORTANT: The higher education institution in the first Member State should forward the email at the International Students and Staff Office ([email protected]) to be able to assist, if necessary.
Below you can find the Notification/ Application Form for the Mobility and the list of Supporting Documents:
https://www.ucy.ac.cy/internationalsupport/wp-content/uploads/sites/117/2024/05/MEDUM-NTF-3.docx Application Form
LIST SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS STUDENT’S MOBILITY (8)NEW – LIST SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS STUDENT’S MOBILITY List of Supporting Documents
VISA/ ENTRY PERMIT REGULATIONS FOR NON-EU ERASMUS STUDENTS WHO STUDY IN NON-EU COUNTRIES
All non-EU students who apply to the University of Cyprus require a visa to enter Cyprus. Provided that all the required documents and payments have been received, the University will submit the student’s documents to the Migration Authorities for evaluation.
The student should submit the application form MEDU1/MEDUM1, (please fill in only your personal details in Part I – page 2. It is not necessary to sign) along with the supporting documents at the International Students and Staff Office of the University of Cyprus.
Please note that document number 7 from the list of supporting documents will be prepared by the International Students and Staff Office:
| 7 | Bank Guarantee either from the student or from the Higher Education Institution for repatriation expenses. |
The payment for the registration and the entry visa fees, for the amount of €140 (if you already have an Alien Registration Certificate in Cyprus the amount is €70) should be made via JCC SMART, through the website https://www.jccsmart.com/businesses/9356296 (Application will not be processed without this non-refundable fee).
IMPORTANT – ATTESTATION OF DOCUMENTS:
Some supporting documents must be officially translated (if necessary) to English and attested by the relevant authorities in the applicant´s country. The translated document should be attested.
Documents to be attested:
- Copy of valid passport (only the page with the personal data) or other travel document
- Evidence that during the stay the student will have sufficient resources to cover subsistence costs without having recourse to Cyprus social assistance system, study costs, as well as the travel costs or a certificate for granting a scholarship by the Organization granting it. Bank account statement (attested) unless if all the expenses are covered by the Erasmus programme, in which case we need a verification from the Erasmus Office.
- Original Certificate of a clear Criminal Record from the country of origin (if the third-country national is residing in a country other than the country of origin, the certificate may be issued from the country of residence).
- Οriginal medical examinations for Hepatitis B and C, AIDS/HIV, Syphilis and report of chest X-ray for Tuberculosis from the country of origin.
Please note that the APOSTILLE stamp does not need to be translated.
- The attestation process differs between countries that have signed the Hague Convention of 1961 (Apostille) and those that have not. The Attested documents must be in English.
- Students applying from countries that have signed the Hague Convention of 1961 (Apostille) must have the stump APOSTILLE.
Students must have their documents attested by the designated, competent government authority which is authorized to affix the Apostille on their documents. The Ministry of Justice or Ministry of Foreign Affairs is usually the government body that issues the Apostille.
- Students applying from countries that have not signed the Hague Convention of 1961 (Apostille) but have a Cyprus Representation in their home country must have all their documents attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in their home country and then further attested by the Cyprus Embassy, High Commission or Consulate.
- Students applying from Russia and Serbia: Based on bilateral agreements between Cyprus and Russia and between Cyprus and Serbia, students from these countries are exempt from the above procedures, provided all their documents are officially signed and stamped by the issuing authority.
{Also detailed information about the attestation can be found on the Civil Registry and Migration Department webpage: https://www.mip.gov.cy/dmmip/md.nsf/docsratif_en/docsratif_en?OpenDocument}.
All the required documents (originals and one duplicate) must be sent to the University of Cyprus at one of the addresses below:
| University of Cyprus
International Students and Staff Office International Relations Service University House “Anastasios G. Leventis” P.O. Box 20537 1678 Nicosia CYPRUS |
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University of Cyprus International Students and Staff OfficeInternational Relations ServiceUniversity House “Anastasios G. Leventis”1 Panepistimiou Avenue2109 Aglantzia, NicosiaCYPRUS |
AT THE AIRPORT CONTROL
Note: As soon as we receive your Entry Permit Visa(from the day we submit the application it usually takes approximately 4 weeks), we will scan it and e-mail it to you. You can use the scanned document at the airport control to enter the Republic. The original Entry Permit will be included in your application for Temporary Residence Permit.
Upon your arrival in Cyprus, you must present the following documents to the Immigration Authorities at Larnaca or Paphos Airport:
1) Original Passport
2) Copy of your Entry Permit Visa to Cyprus (Blue Slip)
3) The acceptance letter from the University
4) €2000 in cash (this is not required if the student is granted a full scholarship or a 50% scholarship and above)
AFTER ARRIVAL
Please note that within seven days of your arrival, you should complete all the necessary procedures in order to submit the application for issuing your Temporary Residence Permit Card (please see the list of supporting documents – page 1 “after arrival”).
Once you have all the documents ready, you can arrange a meeting with the International Students and Staff Office, between 10:00-13:00 (Monday-Friday), by calling 22894050 or by email [email protected] to submit your Temporary Residence Permit application.
