Simplified relocating conditions in Cyprus for Ukrainian citizens

Cyprus is one of the best countries for emigration to Europe with the opportunity of employment. Here you can not only live and enjoy a comfortable climate, but also find a job with a decent salary and working conditions.

Currently, the Government of Cyprus provides citizens of Ukraine with simplified entry and residence opportunities on the island. So you can come to Cyprus for a while or on a long-term basis.

Preferential entry conditions are claimed by the citizens of Ukraine, refugees, members of their families, stateless persons and persons with a residence permit of Ukraine. The only one condition is to live in Ukraine until February 24, 2022.

What documents will be required? You will need to provide a certificate of no criminal record and any of the six official papers below:

Document	Definition
Valid biometric or non-biometric passport	Your regular passport
Expired biometric or non-biometric passport	If you haven't had time to change your passport after reaching the age of the shift
Identification card issued in Ukraine	Plastic ID card, a document providing identity
Internal passport	Civil passport
Exit documents	Temporary documents for the permission to travel abroad issued by the Government of Ukraine
Permanent or temporary residence permit	Residence permit signed by the Government of Ukraine

* No more documents (including a certificate of vaccination COVID-19) will be required

Application process

After arriving in the territory of Cyprus, you must apply for temporary protection. There are 2 options, both of them are free:

Apply online via the website (but after 48 hours you will need to visit the center in person)
Visit one of the six centers in Cyprus in person

We offer a table that will be able to orient you according to the application rules:

Important moments	Explanations
Application submission (online or in person)	Married couple and children under 18 can be included in one application (for other relatives and adult children will be required an individual application)
Waiting	72 hours is the total waiting period for obtaining a residence permit and temporary protection
Attached documents	A copy of the passport or identity card (for each family member in the application)
The validity period of the received temporary protection	March 4, 2023 with the possibility of extension

While your documents will be processed by government agencies, you can take the time to find housing and a job. Lavoria will help with the latter, with us you can:

Find a job with the suitable conditions for you (there are options with accommodation)
Choose the option of seasonal or permanent work
View relevant vacancies and post your resume
Take video interviews with employers

You will have access to some opportunities along with the rights of citizens of Cyprus after documents readiness:

Residence rights in the country
Right to work
Social benefits
Medical care
The right to education of children under 18

By this time, you will most likely have already received an invitation to work, because more than 600 vacancies are available right now. Are you ready to find your job?