Eligibility & route
We map the client’s profile to the available permits and citizenship routes — identifying the fastest, most defensible path before any paperwork is drafted.
Service · Immigration & Residency
MovetoCyprus,therightway.
Residence permits, long-term EU residence and citizenship for individuals, families and the companies relocating them — led by a partner who stays on the file from first eligibility opinion to renewal.
Five routes into and across Cyprus residency — we handle them all.
Most clients arrive with a specific situation in mind. These are the patterns we run most often, and the way we typically help.
I’m a non-EU executive relocating to Cyprus for work.
Employment-based residence permits coordinated with the employer and the Migration Department — from work permit to family reunification.
How we helpI want to register a Company of Foreign Interest.
Registration as a Company of Foreign Interest at the Business Facilitation Centre — ownership analysis, capital requirements and the documentation needed to sponsor third-country nationals and access expedited permits.
How we helpI need permanent residence for myself and my family.
Category F and fast-track Regulation 6(2) permanent residence permits, with the property, income and dependants files prepared end-to-end.
How we helpI’m applying for long-term EU residence.
Long-term EU residence status for non-EU nationals who have lawfully resided in Cyprus for five years — eligibility review, documentation and submission.
How we helpI’m applying for Cypriot citizenship.
Citizenship by naturalisation, by descent or by exception — case strategy, drafting and liaison with the Ministry of Interior through to issuance.
How we help
Scope of work
Four practice areas, each with concrete deliverables.
Select a service to see what is included, what you receive and how the work is delivered.
Registration of the company as a Company of Foreign Interest at the Business Facilitation Centre of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry — ownership and capital analysis, eligibility opinion and the documentation that lets the entity sponsor and hire third-country nationals.
What you receive
- Ownership and capital review
- Registration as a Company of Foreign Interest
- Eligibility opinion and supporting filings
- Coordination with the Migration Department
Permits & timelines
What to expect, in weeks and months.
Indicative processing times for the routes we file most often. Actual durations depend on the authority, the season and the completeness of the file — we calibrate the timeline at the eligibility stage.
| Route | Typical timeline | Validity | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Temporary employment permitNon-EU staff at Foreign Interest Companies | 4–6 weeks | 2–3 years, renewable | Permanent residence; citizenship after 4–5 years (fast-track for FIC employees) |
| 02Permanent residence — Reg. 6(2)Fast-track for property investors | 2–3 months | Indefinite | Citizenship eligibility after 8 years |
| 03Permanent residence — Category FStable foreign income, no employment | Currently no official estimate | Indefinite | Citizenship eligibility after 8 years |
| 04Long-term EU residence5 years lawful residence in Cyprus | 5–7 months | 5 years, renewable | EU-wide mobility; citizenship after 4–8 years (fast-track for FIC employees) |
| 05Citizenship by naturalisationAfter qualifying residence period | FIC employees (fast-track): 8 monthsOther applicants: 3–4 years | Lifetime | Cypriot & EU passport |
Indicative only — published as a guide. The partner running your file will confirm the realistic timeline once the route is chosen.
How we work
A partner-led path from eligibility opinion to permit in hand.
Documentation & drafting
We assemble the application file end-to-end — corporate evidence, personal documents, translations, apostilles, affidavits — in the format the relevant authority expects.
Submission & liaison
We file with the Migration Department, BFU or Ministry of Interior and stay on the case — responding to clarifications and progressing it to issuance.
Aftercare & renewals
Renewals, dependant permits, change-of-status applications and long-term resident upgrades are tracked on a single timeline so nothing is missed once the original permit is in hand.
Who it's for
Built for individuals, families and the companies relocating staff to Cyprus.
Expatriate professionals
Non-EU executives, founders and skilled professionals relocating to Cyprus on employment or self-sponsored permits — including their dependants.
Investors & entrepreneurs
Individuals using Cyprus as a base for investment, residency or citizenship, structured around Companies of Foreign Interest.
Foreign companies relocating staff
International groups establishing a Cyprus presence and bringing in third-country technical, managerial and specialist personnel under the Foreign Interest Company regime.
Families relocating to Cyprus
Family units pursuing permanent residence, long-term EU residence or citizenship — with coordinated tax, accounting and corporate advice from the same firm.
Standards
Regulated, accredited, internationally connected.
A.T.N. & Partners is a licensed Private Employment Agency authorised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance of the Republic of Cyprus (Licence No. 534).
ICAEWInternationally recognised body for chartered accountants — credentials underpinning the firm’s advisory and compliance work.
ACCAGlobal professional body for accountants — our partners and senior team hold ACCA and FCCA credentials.
ICPACThe competent authority licensing accounting and advisory practice in Cyprus. A.T.N. & Partners is a fully licensed ICPAC member firm.
Russell Bedford InternationalMember firm since 2017 — coordinated cross-border immigration and tax work through 700 partners and 300 offices in more than 100 countries.
Engage
Tell us who is moving, and we will quote the whole engagement.
One brief on the individual, the family or the staffing plan and a partner will reply within one business day with the route, the documentation list and the fee.
PermitsTemporary · Permanent · Long-term EU residence
CorporateCompany of Foreign Interest registration
CitizenshipBy naturalisation · descent · exception
AuthoritiesMD · BFU · Ministry of Interior
OfficeNavarino Business Centre, 18 Navarinou Street, Nicosia
Request a proposalProfessional resources
For financial reporting standards and Cyprus professional guidance, consult the IFRS Foundation and ICPAC. These sources provide general context; contact our team for advice on your circumstances.