Published: 16.02.2026
Applications for entry, residence and employment under family reunification must be submitted to the Migration Department headquarters in Nicosia. Documents must be officially translated and certified, biometric data is required, and the stated processing time for a complete application is up to nine months; fees depend on the permit type.
According to the Migration Department, family reunification requires centralised filing in Nicosia, properly certified documents and biometric enrolment. For a family relocation, the processing timetable and travel logistics need to be planned separately because a complete application may take up to nine months to examine. Family members’ permits are handled within the relevant procedure and involve applicable fees. This is particularly important for families who will not relocate together with the main applicant.