The Cyprus Pink Slip (also known as the Pink Card or TRC Card — Temporary Residence Card) allows non-EU nationals to extend their stay in Cyprus beyond the standard 90-day visa period without the right to work. The permit is valid for 1 year and can be renewed annually.
Family members — spouse and children under 18 — can obtain the same residence permit as dependents. You must show sufficient annual foreign income (at least €24,000) to cover living expenses in Cyprus.
Eteform partners with trusted Cypriot legal advisors to guide you through the Pink Slip application process — from document preparation to submission and follow-up.
Key Details
Validity: 1 year, renewable annually
Minimum income: €24,000/year from abroad
Family: Spouse & children under 18 included
Bank deposit: €10,000 minimum transfer from abroad
Processing: ~6 months
No work permit: Cannot work for a Cyprus employer
Remote work: Allowed — work for a foreign employer
Path to citizenship: After 8 years of residence
Eligibility Requirements
- Stable annual income from abroad — at least €24,000 (€28,800 for couple; +20% spouse, +15% per child)
- €10,000 minimum transfer to a Cyprus bank account from abroad
- Rental or purchase agreement — minimum 1-year rental, certified by Muhtar and tax office
- Bank guarantee — amount depends on nationality (€350–€850; some countries exempt)
- Health insurance — international or purchased in Cyprus (~€175/person)
- Medical exams — blood tests (Hepatitis B/C, HIV, syphilis) + chest X-ray (first permit only)
- Criminal record from country of origin (not older than 6 months, with apostille)
Application Process
- Enter Cyprus on a valid entry visa or visa-free (keep arrival stamp)
- Book appointment with the Immigration Unit of your district (Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, or Famagusta) — typically 2–3 weeks ahead
- Secure accommodation — rent or buy for at least 1 year
- Open a Cyprus bank account and transfer €10,000+ from abroad
- Obtain health insurance and complete medical exams
- Prepare documents — applications, translations, apostilles, bank guarantee
- Attend appointment — submit application, pay €140 total (€70 application + €70 registration), give biometrics
- Wait ~6 months — you may legally stay in Cyprus during processing
How Eteform Helps
We connect you with experienced legal partners in Cyprus who handle the entire Pink Slip process:
- Document review and checklist guidance
- Translation and apostille coordination
- Application preparation and submission
- Immigration appointment booking and accompaniment
- Follow-up and card delivery
- Annual renewal support
Important: You must not stay outside Cyprus for more than 3 consecutive months, or the permit is automatically cancelled. The Pink Slip does not grant visa-free travel to Schengen or other EU countries.
