Employees and owners of multinational enterprises registered with the immigration department in Cyprus can apply for a Cyprus Business Visa. Regulation 5 of the Foreigners and Immigration Regulations serves as its legal foundation. "Permanent Residence with the Right to Work" is another name for it.
Owners of international firms with foreign interests who have invested roughly 260,000 EURO in the company's capital are eligible for a Cyprus category C visa.
To be eligible, you must;
You must provide the following documents.
You could also be required to submit specific documentation for the business where you will be working in Cyprus.
When to Apply
You should apply once you have the required investment. Moreover, also look for the visa processing time before you go on with the application.
Visa Processing Time
Obtaining permanent residency in Cyprus with the ability to work is expected to take 12 to 18 months.
How to Apply
The applicant files a residency permit application at Nicosia's Civil Registry and Migration Department. Applicants who submit applications will be contacted for an interview. It's a basic interview in which you'll be asked general questions about them. The application can also be a visa consultant.
Duration
The length of Type C Cyprus resident permits is indefinite, valid as long as the holder is employed or the company owner.
Fees
You need to pay 70 EUR to register for this visa. If you want to include family members with you, you need to pay 500 EUR in total.
You do not require an extension. However, you may consider applying for citizenship.
Business
The visa is for business purposes.
Work
It is also allotted to those offered employment in Cyprus.
Dependents
Include family, if any.