On October 14, 2026, the Migration Department of the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection announced that, from January 1, 2027, applications for the renewal of residence permits in the categories listed below, which are covered by the digital residence permit renewal service, will be submitted exclusively online through the government portal gov.cy.
The service was launched in July 2026 and enables the online submission of applications for the renewal of residence permits with the same employer, for the following categories:
- Temporary residence permits for Remunerated Employment,
- Temporary residence permits for Domestic Employment,
- Temporary residence permits for employees of Companies of Foreign Interests,
- Temporary residence permits for Family Reunification (for family members of Long-Term Residents and employees of Companies of Foreign Interests),
- Long-Term resident permits.
Accordingly, from January 1, 2027, renewal applications for the above permit categories will be submitted exclusively through the government portal, while submission in person at the Department’s service points will cease.
Users are reminded that access to the online services requires the creation and verification of a CY Login account, the government’s unified electronic identification system that provides secure access to digital public services. Further information on the creation and verification of a CY Login account is also available through gov.cy
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