Immigrating to Cyprus and exploring its methods
Immigration to Cyprus, the conditions for obtaining a residence permit in Cyprus, and the disadvantages and advantages of acquiring residence permit in Cyprus are examined and analyzed in this article. Many people immigrate to Cyprus every year, but they may face questions before and after taking this path. What are the ways to immigrate to Cyprus? What are the conditions for migrating to Cyprus? What are the rules for migrating to Cyprus? As Cyprus is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, in this article we have tried to explore all these ways, including academic migration to Cyprus, work migration to Cyprus, marriage in Cyprus, childbirth in Cyprus and investment in Cyprus. And finally, the conditions for obtaining residency and citizenship in Cyprus. Dear ones, you can always contact Malekpour Law Firm and consult with the experts and lawyers of this institute in a specialized way.
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Immigration to Cyprus and its general conditions
Cyprus is a European country with its capital in Nicosia. The country is divided into northern Cyprus, which is Turkish, and southern Cyprus, which is Greek. South Cyprus is a member of the European Union, and the main purpose of this article is to examine the methods of immigration to South Cyprus. The official languages of this country are Greek and Turkish. The Greeks follow the Orthodox religion and the Turks follow the Islamic religion. The euro is the official currency of Cyprus. The country’s total population is 1.1 million, of which about 840,000 live in southern Cyprus. In total, about 77% of the island’s population is Greek, and about 18% is from northern Cyprus.
For many years, South Cyprus has been known as a tourist and recreational place for Europeans during their holidays, and residents of various European countries travel to this country during their holidays. It also has advanced telecommunications systems such as telephones and the Internet. In addition, space and navy are improving in terms of air structure, as well as in the banking sector. The tax rate in this country is almost low, and in some cases the taxes of individuals and legal entities are received equally. The company’s corporate income tax rate in Cyprus is 12.5 percent. Of course, many people who immigrate to Cyprus by registering a company or investing in the country transfer their company to Cyprus to benefit from this tax rate.
In the continuation of this article, we have examined all the methods of obtaining residency in European Cyprus. After learning the rules for obtaining residency, you can choose the best way to immigrate to European Cyprus according to your circumstances.
Immigrating to Cyprus through work
Immigrating to Cyprus is possible through working. In this way, people who have a job offer from an employer in Cyprus can obtain the conditions to immigrate to Cyprus by obtaining a work visa in this country. In order to obtain a work visa and work migration to Cyprus, individuals must submit their stamped job offer, which has been approved and stamped by the Ministry of Labor and the Social Security Administration, along with other documents to the Cyprus Embassy. One of the conditions for migrating to Cyprus through work is that the job offer must first be reviewed and monitored by the Ministry of Immigration Affairs, because it must be proven that the job in Cyprus does not have an applicant and it must be specified that It is for this reason that this job offer has been issued to foreigners. After the necessary checks by the embassy and after verifying the work invitation and other documents, a work visa will be issued to the individuals. Employees’ full-time working hours are between 38 and 40 hours, and the minimum wage for a simple worker in this country is about $ 870 per month, and for an employee it is around € 2,000 per month. The unemployment rate in Cyprus is also 11.4.
The chart below shows the unemployment rate in Cyprus and shows the country’s unemployment rate from 2010 to 2020.
Immigrating to Cyprus through study
Immigrating to Cyprus can be done through study and study visa. Applicants for study migration to Cyprus who are internationally recognized and outside the EU must apply for a student visa to study in this country. Therefore, the Cyprus student visa is only for non-European students. In this country, you can study at different levels of education, including bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and PhD degree. People at different universities in Cyprus can receive admission and a student visa. One of the most famous and high-level universities in Cyprus, Nicosia, which is located in the European part of Cyprus, is approved by Europe, the United States, Canada, and the world’s top countries because of its high level of science and rankings. The university provides good conditions for international students, and people from other countries can study at the university in a variety of disciplines, including accounting, psychology, engineering, medicine, management, art and music, and four other conditions.
Immigrating to Cyprus through investment
In this section, we will look at the conditions for migrating to Cyprus through investment. As you know, Cyprus is divided into northern Cyprus and southern Cyprus. Northern Cyprus has a larger population than Turkey’s heritage and has many beautiful ancient mosques, so Northern Cyprus is part of Turkey and Turkic-speaking countries and causes disputes. With southern Cyprus, southern Cyprus is part of the European Union (not Schengen) but has not yet become a member of Schengen due to differences and disputes with Northern Cyprus. Therefore, if you live in this country, you cannot travel to other countries without a visa, but with a passport, you can travel to most countries in the world without any restrictions, and for example, in the world’s top countries such as Switzerland, Austria, Germany and… live.
People in both northern and southern Cyprus speak English fluently. Investing in some parts of Cyprus requires higher capital, and there will be a number of restrictions on investment in these areas compared to other parts of Cyprus.
Immigrating to Cyprus through childbirth
Another way to immigrate to Cyprus and obtain residency and citizenship is to have a child in Cyprus. All those who are citizens of the United Kingdom or citizens of other British colonies and were born in Cyprus between 1914 and 1960, and persons who have lived in this country for about 5 years until 1960, can acquire the citizenship of Cyprus. Bring.
Also, from 1960 onwards, any child born to a Cypriot father in any country is considered a citizen of Cyprus. Children born in Cyprus to a mother who is a citizen of Cyprus but whose father is a citizen of Cyprus or has no citizenship at all are granted residency and citizenship in Cyprus to prevent that child from becoming stateless. In such cases, if the child has parents, they are allowed to apply for a child’s passport in the first year, but if they do not have a specific parent, the Cypriot government will grant them a passport and citizenship at any time. He knows he is acting. It should be noted that this article was written by Malekpour Law Firm and any copying of it is not legally permitted. Regarding obtaining Cypriot citizenship, it should be noted that the parents of a child born must have an official marriage certificate in order to be able to apply for Cypriot citizenship for their child.
Therefore, foreigners who want to give birth to their child by migrating to Cyprus, whose child has acquired citizenship and passport in this country as a result of being born in this country, this will not be possible for these children, and because it must be the child has parents of Cypriot nationality. Therefore, it can be concluded that this country is under the right of blood system and does not follow the right if soil. And people can have children in countries that are subject to the land system, including Canada.
Immigrating to Cyprus through marriage
Another way to immigrate to Cyprus is to marry Cypriot citizens. Regarding the residence of Cyprus through marriage, Cyprus is subject to the rules of the Schengen Union. But marriage in the first place does not lead to permanent residence, and receiving permanent residence depends on maintaining the basic conditions of marriage and government approval. One of the conditions of marriage is that the Cypriot couple must be financially approved and must not be in a difficult financial situation, meaning that the couple must not earn less than € 1,000 when they want to get married. It is also important to provide a home for couples. In order to perform a formal marriage, the mayor will be introduced as the marriage registrar. The marriage can take place within 15 days or up to 3 months after the date of the couple’s declaration.
When migrating to Cyprus in the event of an emergency, couples can send their marriage request to the president through the mayor so that if they are accepted, their marriage will take place earlier. All in all, marriage is one of the easiest ways to stay in Cyprus, and if you do, you can travel or immigrate to European countries without any restrictions. In this method, at the beginning of the marriage, the person is granted a 2-year residence permit, and if the couple’s life together continues and they maintain their basic conditions, after the second year, they receive a 3-year residence permit and then citizenship of Cyprus.
Immigrating to Cyprus through asylum
Immigration to Cyprus may occur through asylum. In this part of the article, we will briefly review asylum in Cyprus. Cyprus strongly opposes the admission of refugees, and asylum seekers in the country do not have the right conditions at all. They do very hard work in this country, and human traffickers have always taken advantage of people’s desire to immigrate, and by receiving high costs from these people, they are abusing materially and spiritually. Asylum seekers must submit their application to the Cyprus Immigration and Police Department, after which the asylum application will take about 6 months to 12 months. Asylum seekers are initially detained and imprisoned in Cyprus for about 18 to 22 months, until their case is heard by a court in that country.
After being granted asylum, they will be granted a place to live in the country. Cyprus has to pay a monthly stipend to asylum seekers, but in most cases this is not paid. As a result, asylum seekers can register with employment agencies in the country and apply for a job. The maximum salary a refugee can receive per month in Cyprus is around € 500. Asylum seekers can work in agriculture and waste recycling and cleaning the country of pollution. The working hours in this country are very long and exhausting for the asylum seekers, while in terms of health and cleanliness, the accommodation of these people is not in a good condition at all. As a result, immigration to Cyprus through asylum is not recommended at all, and Malekpour Law Firm strongly recommends that individuals make the necessary inquiries before making a decision in this regard. Choose the citizenship of a country.
Immigrating to Cyprus for successful artists and people
Immigrating to Cyprus is possible for a group of foreign artists and artists. The Cyprus Immigration Service grants temporary residence permits and work permits to foreign artists. These people can manage music and dance venues and have artistic activities.
The application for immigration to Cyprus is granted to these individuals through the artistic agents and officials of the music, dance and entertainment venues, according to the process, and it is the artistic agents in Cyprus who are responsible for the natural residence of foreign artists in Cyprus. In addition, it is the agents who grant temporary residence permits and work permits to artists and successful individuals working in hotel, theater, circus and other cultural events. The requests are also sent to the Cyprus Immigration Service through overseas offices and the police department.
The documents required for the migration of artists to Cyprus are as follows:
Immigrating to Cyprus and the cost of living in Cyprus
We look at the conditions of immigration to Cyprus and the cost of living in this country. The cost of living in Cyprus is 52.61 percent higher than in Iran. Also, rents in Cyprus are 17.14 percent higher than in Iran. In the table below, we have mentioned the most important expenses and necessities of life in Cyprus.
| Prices | Necessity of life |
| 12.00 Euros | Food at a cheap restaurant |
| 40.00 Euros | Food in a medium restaurant for 2 people |
| 0.71 Euros | 1.5 liter water bottle |
| 1.33 Euros | 1 liter bottle of milk |
| 1.40 Euros | 1 kg white rice |
| 2.51 Euros | Eggs |
| 7.25 Euros | 1 kg of local cheese |
| 8.41 Euros | 1 kg of beef |
| 6.54 Euros | 1 kg chicken |
| 1.50 Euro | One-way local transport ticket |
| 4.00 Euros | Regular taxi fare |
| 938.37 Euro | Apartment for rent (3 bedrooms) in the city center |
| 741.10 Euro | Rent (3 bedrooms) outside the city center |
| 1,932.32 Euros per square meter | Buy an apartment in the city center |
| 1,444.55 Euros per square meter | Buy an apartment outside the city center |
Immigrating to Cyprus and obtaining citizenship
In this article, we will look at the conditions for migrating to Cyprus and obtaining citizenship. For those who wish to obtain Cypriot citizenship and a passport, it is possible to purchase property in Cyprus. Following this purchase, it will be possible for individuals to obtain a residence permit in Cyprus, as well as obtain Cypriot citizenship and a passport. People can buy property for between 2 million and 3 million euros, and not only will they be able to obtain a residence permit in Cyprus, but they will also be able to obtain a Cypriot passport in a very short time and through a legal process.
The second way to obtain Cypriot citizenship can be marriage. As mentioned above, foreigners can marry citizens of Cyprus, and if the necessary conditions are met, first a 2-year residence permit, then a 3-year residence permit, then a permanent residence permit, and then the citizenship and passport of this country. Bring. However, Malekpour Law Firm recommends that people do not incur high costs and that they can become residents and citizens of the best countries in the world, including Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, etc., at a lower cost through the company registration.
Answer the most common questions about migrating to Cyprus
✅ Where should I start for immigrate to Cyprus?
The first step in migrating to Cyprus is to know how to immigrate to this country and choose the best option. Then you have to provide the conditions and documents of immigration based on the chosen method.
✅What are the best ways to immigrate to Cyprus?
Of course, your personal circumstances are very important in choosing the best way to immigrate to Cyprus; but in general, working, studying, buying a property in Cyprus are the best ways to immigrate to Cyprus.
✅What are the least expensive ways to immigrate to Cyprus?
Working is one of the least expensive ways to immigrate to Cyprus. Studying in Cyprus is also the second least expensive method.
✅Do we have to apply through a lawyer to immigrate to Cyprus?
No. You can learn the rules of immigration to Cyprus by spending time. But of course, an immigration lawyer can do your job faster and give you more experience.
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