Yellow Slip in Cyprus – How to Get Your Official Residency as an EU Citizen
Yellow Slip in Cyprus – How to Get Your Official Residency as an EU Citizen
If you want to live or work permanently in Cyprus, you can't avoid the so-called yellow briefs.
This yellow residence card is the most important document for all EU citizens who stay on the island for more than three months. It serves as official proof of residence and opens the doors to many bureaucratic advantages – from bank accounts to tax exemptions.
This yellow residence card is the most important document for all EU citizens who stay on the island for more than three months. It serves as official proof of residence and opens the doors to many bureaucratic advantages – from bank accounts to tax exemptions.
🏝️ What is the Yellow Slip anyway?
The "Registration Certificate for EU Nationals", better known as Yellow Slip, confirms your legal residence in Cyprus.
It is valid for an unlimited period of time as long as you live here and forms the basis for almost everything:
It is valid for an unlimited period of time as long as you live here and forms the basis for almost everything:
- Open a bank account
- Apply for a tax ID (TIC number)
- Get a health card (GESY)
- Register a company or buy a property
- Secure
🧾 tax residency and non-dom status Who gets the yellow slip?
Basically, every EU citizen who moves to Cyprus – whether employee, entrepreneur or retiree.
The authorities distinguish between three groups:⃣
The authorities distinguish between three groups:⃣
1️Employees
- Employment contract with Cypriot employer
- Registration with social security
- Proof of rent or ownership (at least 1 year)Health
- insurance (GESY or private)⃣
2️Self-employed & entrepreneurs
- Business registration or Certificate of Incorporation of your Ltd.
- Proof of active activity (customers, invoices, etc.)
- Cyprus bank account Rent
- or ownership contract
- Health insurance
3️⃣ Financially independent persons / pensioners
- Proof of account or income (approx. 15 000 € + or at least 2 000 € per month)
- Health insurance Rent
- or ownership contract
- Pension notice or other source
📋 of income if applicable You will need these documents
to apply to the Civil Registry & Migration Department requires the following documents (original + copy):
- EU passport or identity card
- Proof of rent or ownership (at least 12 months)
- Utility bill or bank statement as proof of address
- Proof of income or bank
- health insurance
- Two passport photos
- Form MEU1A
- Fee: €10.25
Appointments are mandatory – depending on the region (Paphos, Limassol, Nicosia, Larnaca, Polis).
Processing usually takes between two and six weeks.
Processing usually takes between two and six weeks.
💡 After the Yellow Slip
Once you have the document in your hands, you can:
- Apply for your Tax ID (TIC),
- register as a Non-Dom (0% tax on dividends & interest for 17 years)
- participate in the GESY health system
- and provide
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an official tax registration addressWithout a valid rental contract, bank account and insurance, there is no chance of getting the yellow slip.
You must also stay in Cyprus for at least 60 days per year to be considered a resident for tax purposes.
You must also stay in Cyprus for at least 60 days per year to be considered a resident for tax purposes.
✍️ Conclusion
The yellow briefs are your key to life in Cyprus – whether for work, retirement or as an entrepreneur.
Those who prepare the documents properly and know the formalities will receive their official residence within a few weeks – and can enjoy the many tax advantages of the EU member state.
Those who prepare the documents properly and know the formalities will receive their official residence within a few weeks – and can enjoy the many tax advantages of the EU member state.
🎙️ MFRadio.de in cooperation with Mission Freedom Ltd.
– has been the contact person for German-speaking emigrants in Cyprus for four years.
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MFRadio.de | Editorial Office Cyprus | October 22, 2025
Source: Mission-Freedom.eu
Author: MF-Redaktion
– has been the contact person for German-speaking emigrants in Cyprus for four years.
More information, tips and interviews about emigrating → www.mfradio.de
MFRadio.de | Editorial Office Cyprus | October 22, 2025
Source: Mission-Freedom.eu
Author: MF-Redaktion
