All non-EU applicants must follow the process below for obtaining a student visa.  If English is not your native language, you must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English language Testing System) before submitting your application, regardless of the language of instruction used during your education. 

 

 

 

Temporary Residence Permits for Third Country Nationals – Students

Required Documents for the Issue of Visa / Entry Permit in order to study at an Institution of Tertiary Education

  • Duly certified copy of passport or other travel document, with a validity of:
    • at least the expected duration of studies
    • at least two years
  • In cases of minors, duly certified parental approval of the suggested residence, with official translation in Greek or English
  • Duly certified copy of criminal record from the official authorities of the country of residence with official translation in Greek or English
  • Duly certified original medical examinations for Hepatitis B and C, AIDS/HIV, Syphilis and report of chest X-ray for Tuberculosis from country of origin with validity of four months
  • Acceptance letter from an Educational Institution, in order to register to a program of studies, including a description of the specific program of studies and its duration
  • Receipt of payment of registration fees to the Educational Institution
  • Duly certified copy of confirmation letter from a Banking Institution in his country of residence, of his financial ability to cover tuition fees, living and repatriation expenses or duly certified confirmation letter of scholarship, issued by the awarding institution, if this is in his country of residence
  • Application Form M58 thoroughly completed and signed  

    (http://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/crmd/crmd.nsf/All/2D0CA678419A238DC22578E8002D945A/$file/%CE%91%CE%99%CE%A4%CE%97%CE%A3%CE%97%2058.pdf) 

Attestation Process of Documents

Students are required to attest the following documents by the appropriate/relevant authorities in their home country:
  • academic documents
  • police clearance certificate
  • passport
  • medical certificates

The attestation process differs between countries that have signed the Hague Convention, 1961 (Apostille) and those who have not.  Attested documents must be in English; in cases where translations are necessary, these must be done by an approved translator and attested by the relevant authorities in home country.

Students applying from countries that have signed the Hague Convention, 1961 (Apostille): i.e. India

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 1961 (Apostille) but have a Cyprus Representation in their Home Country: i.e. Pakistan, Nepal, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Bangladesh

Students must have 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 China

Based on bilateral agreements between Cyprus and China, students must have their documents attested by the Ministry of Justice.  There is no need for the documents to be further attested by the Cyprus Embassy.

Students applying from Russia and Serbia

Based on bilateral agreements between Cyprus, Russian and Serbian students are exempted from the above procedures, provided all their documents are officially signed and stamped by the issuing authority.

Submission of Documents to Civil Registry & Migration Department

Students submit their Application Form M58 and all necessary documents to the MBA Program of the University of Cyprus, which will then submit them to the Civil Registry & Migration Department (contact person: Mrs Xenia Sofocleous).
The Application fee is €85,43.
Once approved, the student’s entry permit is sent by the Civil Registry & Migration Department to the MBA Program.  The student receives a copy of the entry permit via email, which must be shown upon arrival in Cyprus.  The original entry permit is given to the student at the MBA Program of the University of Cyprus.
 

Required Documents for the Issue of Residence Permit, within a Period of 10 Days from the Date of Entry into the Republic

  • Duly certified copy of passport or other travel document, with a validity of:
    • at least the expected duration of studies
    • at least two years
  • Proof of comprehensive health insurance in the Republic, unless the applicant is automatically insured with his registration to the Education Institution
  • Original medical examinations for Hepatitis B and C, AIDS/HIV, Syphilis and report of chest X-ray for Tuberculosis from Cyprus stamped and signed by government doctor with validity of four months
  • Confirmation form a Banking Institution in the Republic that the applicant has transferred sufficient funds to his personal account to cover tuition fees, accommodation and living expenses for the period that the residence permit is applied for
  • Personal Bank Guarantee or Bank Guarantee from the Education Institution for repatriation expenses
  • Two Passport-sized photographs
  • Receipt of payment of €34.17 for application fees
  • Application Form M61 thoroughly completed and signed (http://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/CRMD/CRMD.nsf/All/FC35EB04E4B0199AC22578E9002DAF23/$file/Form.M61.pdf

 

Useful links
Civil Registry and Migration Department