Do Greek citizens need a residence permit in Cyprus?
Short answer
No permit, but a registration. If you stay longer than three months, you apply for the registration certificate (form MEU1, the yellow slip) within four months of arriving.
You register as an employee, as self-employed, or as someone with enough money and health insurance. The Migration Department decides within a month, and the certificate has no expiry date; not applying can bring a fine of up to €2,500.
After five years of continuous lawful residence you can apply for a permanent residence certificate.
Sources
Information, not advice. This answer describes the published rules as they stand on 12 October 2026, checked against the sources listed. Tax and residence rules depend on your own circumstances and change; check your position with a tax adviser qualified in Greece and in Cyprus before you act on it.
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