We are looking forward to welcoming you to the University of Cyprus.
The International Students and Staff Office’s Mission is to contribute to the promotion of the internationalisation of UCY by providing comprehensive support and information to international students and staff (academic and administrative) regarding study, work and life at UCY, Nicosia and Cyprus in general. At the same time, the International Students and Staff Office is responsible for providing guidance and support to all non-European Students and Staff, with regards to entry and residence permit procedures, by liaising with the Cyprus Migration Department and other relevant authorities.
All non-EU Researchers 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 Researcher’s documents to the Migration Authorities for evaluation.
Please see below the required documents:
- Application Form MEDU1/MEDUM1, duly completed and signed (attached form).
- Employment verification
- The payment for the entry visa fees for the amount of €140,00 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).
- Duly certified copy of passport or other travel document, valid for:
- at least the expected duration of the research,
- at least two years.
- Duly certified copy of criminal record or Certificate of Good Conduct from the official authorities of the country of residence with official translation in Greek or English. A public/governmental authority must issue the Certificate.
- Original medical certificates attesting to good health, and including blood tests (Hepatitis B and C, HIV and Syphilis) as well as a Chest X-Ray (testing for Tuberculosis). (Medical examinations are considered valid for a four-month period). The medical documents must be issued by a public/governmental authority.
- Hosting Agreement signed between the University of Cyprus and the applicant.
- Statement of financial responsibility for the applicant issued by the University of Cyprus in accordance with section (4) article 18XB of the Law. (L.29(I)/2009).
Attestation of Documents (IMPORTANT):
- All the above documents must be officially translated to English. In cases where translations are necessary, these must be done by an approved translator and attested by the relevant authorities in the applicant´s country.
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.
- Researchers applying from countries that have signed the Hague Convention of 1961 (Apostille) must have the stamp APOSTILLE.
Researchers 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.
- Researchers 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.
- Researchers applying from Russia and Serbia: Based on bilateral agreements between Cyprus and Russia and between Cyprus and Serbia, researchers from these countries are exempt from the above procedures, provided all their documents are officially signed and stamped by the issuing authority.
PLEASE ALSO CHECK THE CYPRUS MIGRATION DEPARTMENT’S WEBPAGE HERE REGARDING THE ATTESTATION OF DOCUMENTS.
All of the above required documents (originals and one duplicate) must be sent by post to the University of Cyprus to the following address:
University of Cyprus
International Students and Staff Office
International Relations Service
University of Cyprus “Anastasios G. Leventis”
P.O. Box 20537
1678 Nicosia
CYPRUS
As soon as the set of attested documents is received (one original and one duplicate) they will be forwarded to the Migration Department. When the entry permit visa (blue slip) is ready, it will be scanned and emailed to the Researcher.
This is the document necessary for traveling to Cyprus. The Cyprus airport security/authorities will accept the scanned colored version. The original will be given to you by the International Students and Staff Office upon your arrival in Cyprus.
AT THE AIRPORT CONTROL
Non-EU Researchers are required to show the following to the Immigration Authorities at Larnaca or Paphos Airport:
1) Original Passport
2) Copy of the Entry Visa (blue slip)
3) The acceptance letter from the University
AFTER ARRIVAL AT THE REPUBLIC
Please note that within ten days of your arrival, you should complete all the necessary procedures in order to submit the application for issuing your Temporary Residence Permit Card (M61 form).
Once you have all the documents ready, you can arrange a meeting with the International Students and Staff Office, between 9:00-13:00 (Monday-Friday), by calling 22894050 or by email [email protected] in order to give you the original Blue Slip (Visa) and to submit your residence permit card visa documents.
