If you’re a non-EU citizen looking to study abroad in Cyprus, you’ll need to apply for a student visa. The student visa is issued for a specific educational institution.
Every student should be in possession of the relevant permit issued by the Civil and Migration Department. In case of a foreign student decides to change educational institutions, one must then obtain a new residence permit.
In order to study at an institution of tertiary education in Cyprus
(a) Duly certified copy of passport or another travel document, with a validity of:
(i) at least the expected duration of studies
(ii) at least two years
(b) In cases of minors, duly certified parental approval of the suggested residence, with official translation in Greek or English.
(c) Duly certified copy of the criminal record from the official authorities of the country of residence with an official translation in Greek or English.
(d) Duly certified original medical examinations for Hepatitis B and C, AIDS/HIV, and Syphilis and report of chest X-ray for Tuberculosis from the country of origin with a validity of four months.
(e) Acceptance letter from an Educational Institution, in order to register for a program of studies, including a description of the specific program of studies and its duration.
(f) Receipt of payment of registration fees to the Educational Institution
(g) Duly certified copy of a confirmation letter from a Banking Institution in his country of residence, of his financial ability to cover tuition fees, living and repatriation expenses or a duly certified confirmation letter of scholarship, issued by the awarding institution, if this is in his country of residence.
(h) Application Form M58 thoroughly completed and signed
(i) at least the expected duration of studies
(ii) at least two years
The shortest period of validity of any of the above mentioned
(b) Proof of comprehensive health insurance in the Republic, unless the applicant is automatically insured with his registration to the Education Institution
(c) Original medical examinations for Hepatitis B and C, AIDS/HIV, and Syphilis and report of chest X-ray for Tuberculosis from Cyprus stamped and signed by a doctor with a validity of four months.
(d) Confirmation from a Banking Institution in the Republic that the applicant has transferred sufficient funds to his personal account to cover tuition fees, accommodation and living expenses for the period that the residence permit is applied for.
(e) Personal Bank Guarantee or Bank Guarantee from the Education Institution for repatriation expenses.
(f) Two Passport-sized photographs
(g) Receipt of payment of €34.17 for application fees
(h) Application Form M61 thoroughly completed and signed
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