Cyprus transitions to mandatory online residence permit renewals

Starting January 1, 2027, the Cyprus Migration Department will exclusively accept residence permit renewal applications through the government portal gov.cy. This shift aims to modernize administrative services, improve processing speed, and reduce physical presence requirements at government offices.

The new mandate applies to specific permit categories, including temporary residence permits for employment with the same employer, domestic work, employees of foreign interest companies, family reunification for long-term residents and foreign interest employees, and long-term residence permits. Applicants are required to register for a CY Login account to utilize the digital platform.

This initiative is part of the government’s broader digital transformation strategy launched in July 2026. While one source indicated that these changes apply generally to residence permits in Greece, the provided local documents clarify that these specific mandates for digital-only renewals are implemented by the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection of Cyprus.