Immigration Lawyers in Cyprus
Cyprus Immigration Legal Services
Moving to Cyprus can involve more than a single application. Your options may depend on your nationality, your reason for coming, how long you plan to stay, and whether your circumstances involve work, family, study, investment or business activity.
Karitzis Legal advises individuals, families, and businesses on immigration matters in Cyprus, providing clear and practical legal support. We help clients identify the appropriate route, prepare the required documentation, and manage the process with the relevant authorities.
We provide comprehensive legal advice and manage all issues related to Cyprus immigration law. Our lawyers have extensive experience with the Cyprus residency-by-investment program and with obtaining immigration permits, permanent residence permits, employment permits, citizenship applications, and visas.
Immigration Solicitors in Limassol
Our Immigration Department professionals specialise in immigration law in Cyprus, the Greek Golden Visa Program & the European Union. Our firm’s immigration lawyers in Cyprus deals with all types of civil registry and immigration issues in the Republic of Cyprus relating to, the issue of Cyprus Permanent Residency permits, as well as with issues relating to the issue, renewal and extension of entry permits, visas, residence permits and employment permits for third country nationals and their family members, licensing of International Business Companies and their employees and registration of EU citizens and their family members and services relating to Greek Golden Visa scheme in Greece.. A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C is a Registered Service Provider, with Registration Number (CIP) 002.
Our Immigration Services
Our team advises on a wide range of Cyprus immigration and civil registry matters, including:
- Entry permits and visas
- Temporary residence and/or employment permits
- Permanent residence permits (Immigration Categories A-F and long-term residents)
- Permanent residency by investment
- Registration of EU nationals and their family members
- Family reunification permits for third-country nationals
- Registration of companies as foreign interest companies through the Business Facilitation Unit (BFU), and the associated BCS permits for highly skilled employees
- Acquisition of Cypriot Citizenship by naturalisation or due to marriage with a Cypriot citizen, or descent
- Administration support for civil marriages and civil unions
Support for Private Clients and Businesses
We assist private clients who are relocating to Cyprus, regularising their status, or planning for long-term residence. We also advise businesses that need to relocate staff, obtain work authorisations, or address immigration requirements related to their operations in Cyprus.
When an immigration matter overlaps with broader commercial, family, or residency planning, we focus on both the practical outcome and the legal process.
Clear Guidance at Every Stage
Immigration procedures can be document-intensive and time-sensitive. Missing requirements or poorly prepared applications can cause delays and create unnecessary complications.
Our role is to keep the process organised, explain each step in clear terms, and provide consistent legal support from the initial consultation through to submission and follow-up.
Speak to Our Immigration Team
If you need legal advice on visas, residence and work permits, long-term settlement in Cyprus or Citizenship eligibility criteria, Karitzis Legal can assist you in moving forward with clarity.
About Cyprus
Located in the southeastern Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus’ geographical position has long been heralded as a “crossroads” of three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Historically, Cyprus has been regarded as a particularly attractive tourist destination owing to, among other factors, the country’s pleasant climate, high standard of living, and low crime rate. Indeed, in the absence of heavy industry, the Cyprus economy relies heavily on tourism to sustain itself.
However, Cyprus’s EU accession in 2004, its favourable tax and corporate framework, and its unrivalled access to the EU and Middle Eastern markets have elevated Cyprus beyond a mere tourist destination in the eyes of the outside world. In recent years, there has been a significant influx of foreign nationals to Cyprus in search of employment opportunities or to establish permanent residency. Immigration Law in Cyprus is regulated by a series of statutes and legal instruments, the most prominent of which are the Aliens and Immigration Law, Cap. 105, and the Civil Registry Law L. 141(I)/2002.
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Immigration Law Frequently Asked Questions
We assist with a wide range of immigration matters in Cyprus for both individuals and businesses. Our services cover immigration and civil registry applications. Immigration-related services include entry permits, temporary residence and/or work permits, permanent residence under Category F, permanent residence by investment, EU Blue Cards, intra-company transfers, start-up visas, the registration of companies as foreign interest companies through the Business Facilitation Unit (BFU), and the associated BCS permits for highly skilled employees. We also handle registrations for EU citizens and permit related to family reunification in all applicable cases. Civil registry services include applications for the acquisition of Cypriot citizenship by naturalization, by marriage to a Cypriot citizen, or by descent. We also provide administrative support for civil marriages and civil unions. Every case depends on its specific facts, so we assess each client’s plans, status, and legal position before advising on the most appropriate route.
This depends on your purpose for coming to Cyprus and what you need your immigration status to allow you to do. Some clients relocate for employment, others to join family, and some plan for permanent residence or citizenship over time. We consider nationality, family circumstances, employment, intended length of stay, and the broader purpose of the move to ensure the application is properly structured from the outset.
Yes. Our law firm in Cyprus assists both individuals and employers with work permits and employment-based residence matters. In many cases, the process involves more than simply submitting an application. Corporate documentation, employment records, supporting evidence, and compliance requirements must all be properly aligned. We help clients prepare thoroughly so that applications are clear, consistent, and less likely to be delayed by avoidable errors or omissions.
Yes. Our services extend beyond short-term entry and residence permits. We also assist with family reunification, permanent residence, and long-term residence where applicable. These matters often require careful planning, as eligibility, timing, and documentation can directly affect future options. We help clients understand both the immediate process and the long-term implications.
Yes. We support businesses relocating staff to Cyprus by assisting with work authorisations and managing related immigration matters. These cases often involve broader employment and corporate considerations, so the process must be handled in a coordinated and efficient manner. We aim to keep the process organised, practical, and properly supported from the outset.
Immigration procedures in Cyprus can be time-sensitive, document-intensive, and difficult to correct if the wrong approach is taken. Missing documents or poorly prepared applications can lead to delays that could have been avoided. We help clients proceed with a clear understanding of their position, the required documentation, and the necessary steps, whether the matter involves work, family, relocation, investment, or long-term residence.
