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Foreign Students



Foreign Students

Procedures regulating the entry of foreign students into the Republic of Cyprus for educational purposes

The Civil Archive and Migration Department of the Ministry of Interior is the competent authority in Cyprus for issuing entry-permits and residence-permits to foreign students.

Student-permits are only granted for study in private institurions which offer higher education and which are registered with the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Pupil-permits (primary and secondary education) are granted for study at registered institutions of primary and secondary education.

The relevant applications may be submitted to the Director of the Civil Archive and Migration Department by the respective educational institutions. The course of study for foreign nationals is organized into academic years and is governed by the regulations determined by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

The entry of foreign students into Cyprus, and their stay and vocational training, both lie under the jurisdiction of the Director of the Civil Archive and Migration Department. Every student must be in possession of the relevant permit, as issued by the aforesaid Department.

The aforementioned permit is always issued for a specific educational institution and in case of its change, the foreign student must apply for a new residence permit.

Furthermore, the applicant must be in possession of at least $4,000-$6,000 (depending on the higher institution) upon arrival in order to be allowed to enter Cyprus. Members of their families are usually not allowed to stay with them during their residence in Cyprus.

The pursuit of studies is mandatory and applies only to the academic programmes and study schemes approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture. Moreover, the holder of a studentpermit is not allowed to work.

For more information contact the Civil Archive and Migration Department (tel.: +357-22-403933/4/5, fax: +357-22-403948)



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