What do you need to know before immigrating to Cyprus from India?

Cyprus is not a regular sunny island; it is paradise at the centre of the Mediterranean Sea. The island is famous despite its size because of its relaxed lifestyle, in which stress is washed away. There are also the beaches with clear water, which are good places to relax or have fun. Moreover, the cordial societies embrace new individuals with a lot of love, which makes them feel at home immediately. Therefore, there is a high number of those who are in search. Cyprus is not only a resort, but its economy is well-developed, and there are modern healthcare services. Also, the low cost of living attracts a lot of newcomers. Moreover, being part of the European Union, Cyprus opens the gates to Europe. Thus, in case you wish to work, study, retire or invest, remember that Cyprus has an immigration route for you.

To the tourists who want to have the best of both worlds, Cyprus offers a scenic landscape with a relaxed lifestyle and a posh setting. The new Ayia Napa Marina is an excellent meeting and social place. 

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Possibilities of immigrating to Cyprus from India

The government also provides different types of visas to any person who desires to relocate there. Such visas are:

Study visa 

The country is a developed country, and the degrees are recognised globally, thus many people opt to study there every year. Its school system consists of the public and private academic institutions of the architectural, clinical, dental, and pharmaceutical sectors. 

Another advantage is that you will be able to work during the times when you are a student, and it will enable you to cover the costs of living and develop your language skills. To be enrolled on the university, the candidate should have an educational IELTS or TOEFL diploma of any grade. 

Requirements 

The following should be submitted by any Indian student who is applying for a study visa:

Identification documents:

  • University admission certificate.
  • Evidence of adequate finances.
  • IELTS/TOEFL certificate.
  • Clean criminal records. 

Employment visa 

Indian immigrants are interested in seeking jobs in another country, and Cyprus is one of the destinations. Finding a recruiter will allow the candidate to work and reside in the same business and get resident status. The Cypriot company will be expected to show that there are no other capable candidates who could have been recruited to fill the job.

Requirements

The employment visa entails the following requirements:

  • Identification papers.
  • Job contract.
  • Residency proof.
  • Evidence of financial assets.
  • Degree of higher education.
  • A cover letter giving the cause of immigration. 

Investor immigration 

Investing is one of the ways through which migration can be achieved. One of the best methods of investing in Cyprus is by buying real estate, as it will rapidly result in residency. It can only take you less than six months to acquire citizenship when the cumulative amount of the estates you purchase in the country exceeds 2 million euros. It is necessary to add that the purchased assets should be kept for at least three years to be sold again. One of the main advantages of investing here is the easy standards that the administration has established to lure foreign investments. The requirements to invest in Cyprus have been fixed by the government as follows:

  • The applicant is wealthy.
  • It is not a criminal.

It is important to point out that the investor can stay there as long as they comply with the rules and procedures of acquiring nationality and a residence permit. Otherwise, he should leave. Limassol, Nicosia, Strovolos, Paphos and Famagusta are some of the best places in the country to invest in real estate. 

The property purchase steps

The phases to invest in are: 

  • Obtaining confirmation from the state of the asset registry. 
  • Being able to demonstrate that you have the money to purchase the property and meet its annual tax payments.
  • Applying to buy a permit for land.
  • Covering the purchase expenses of the property.
  • Pay the taxes. 

Marriage immigrations 

Married Indian citizens are allowed to apply for a permanent residency card in case of being married to a Cyprus national. The husband and wife must have cohabited long enough to prove that their marriage is real and valid. The two are not able to forge a marriage to obtain a visa. Any untrue information or doubt can lead to rejection of a visa application.

Requirements 

Immigration as a spouse has the following requirements. 

  • Identification papers.
  • Evidence of a legal marriage.
  • evidence of co-residents.
  • Evidence of the sponsor that he/she has enough money to accommodate his/her spouse.
  • Accommodation evidence.
  • A paper with an explanation of why to immigrate.

Many thousands of immigrants come here annually being mainly from India. When immigrating to Cyprus, many aspects should be taken into consideration such as the visa requirement, cost of living, employment, healthcare, and cultural adaptation when immigrating to India. 

Visa and residency regulations

Cyprus has several immigration options:

  • Short-Term Visa (Schengen) For Tourism / Business (max. 90 days).
  • Permanent Residency (Category F) . The applicant must show evidence of an annual income of at least 30,000 Euros. And of purchasing property worth at least 300,000 Euros (fast-track option).
  • Cyprus Golden Visa: Residency by investment (min. 300000 EUR in real estate).
  • Work Visa: This needs a job offer in Cyprus by a Cypriot employer.
  • Student Visa -To enrol in a recognised institution.

The cost of living

Cyprus is a bit costly in comparison to India:

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