Before arrival to Cyprus, the required documents to issue a visa or entry permit, that need to be submitted to the Civil Registry and Migration Department of Cyprus:
- Form MEDU1/MEDUM1 and payment of pertinent official fees for the application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
- Duly certified copy of passport or other travel document, with a validity of at least the expected duration of studies and/or at least two years.
- In the case of minors, duly certified parental approval of the suggested residence.
- Original Certificate of Criminal Record from the country of origin (if the applicant resides in a country other than the country of origin, the certificate should be issued from the country of residence).
- Duly certified original results of medical tests showing that the applicant does not bear/suffer from HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C, or Tuberculosis – TB (through chest x-ray), from country of origin with validity of four months.
- Acceptance letter from AUB Mediterraneo, including a description of the specific program of study and its duration.
- Receipt of payment of registration fees to AUB Mediterraneo.
- Duly certified copy of confirmation letter from a banking institution in country of residence, of financial ability to cover tuition fees, living and repatriation expenses or duly certified confirmation letter of scholarship, issued by the awarding institution, if this is in the country of residence.
- Bank Guarantee either from the student or from the University for repatriation expenses.
- Academic certificates of the student, such as school leaving certificate, bachelor or other degree, master’s degree, certificate of knowledge of the English language etc.
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Authorisation of representative
with signature certification done by a notary public and certified by the competent consular authority of Cyprus, or signature directly certified by the competent/nearest consular authority of the Republic of Cyprus (this will be needed for the person who shall submit the form on behalf of the student)
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Declaration of mailing address
After arrival to Cyprus, the below need to be submitted to the Civil Registry and Migration Department within seven days of entry:
- Original entry permit (Μ70) – which will have been issued beforehand to the student in order to enter Cyprus
- Duly certified copy of passport or other travel document, with a validity of at least the expected duration of studies and/or at least two years (shortest period of validity of any of the two) – during the meeting at the department, the applicant also needs to bring the original passport for verification purposes.
- Proof of comprehensive health insurance in the Republic, unless the applicant is automatically insured with their registration to AUB Mediterraneo.
- Duly certified original results of medical tests showing that the applicant do es not bear/suffer from HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C, or Tuberculosis – TB (through chest x-ray), from Cyprus stamped and signed by a doctor with validity of four months.
- Confirmation from a banking institution in the Republic that the applicant has transferred sufficient funds to their personal account to cover tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses for the period that the residence permit is applied for.
- Receipt of payment of the fees for the application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
- Title deed or accommodation rental agreement, duly signed and stamped
- Any documents not in Greek or English need to be accompanied by a certified translation into one of the two languages.
- All supporting documents from foreign public authorities (including clean criminal record certificates and academic qualifications) need to be legalised by apostille. If the country of origin has not ratified the Apostille Convention, the documents need to be certified as follows:
- If there is an accredited diplomatic/consular authority of the Republic in that country:
- Certification of the document by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country
- Certification of the signature of the official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country by the diplomatic/consular authority of the Republic based in that country
- Certification of the signature of the official of the specific diplomatic/consular authority of the Republic by the competent Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic
- If there is no accredited diplomatic/consular authority of the Republic:
- Certification of the document by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country
- Certification of the signature of the official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country by a diplomatic/consular authority of the issuing country in a third country
- Certification of the signature of the official of the specific foreign diplomatic/consular authority by an official of the diplomatic/consular authority of the Republic in the specific third country
- Certification of the signature of the official of the diplomatic/consular authority of the Republic in the specific third country by the competent Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic
- Any public documents from Russia and/or Serbia do not require legalisation by apostille or otherwise, pursuant to a bilateral treaty.
All of the above relates to third country nationals for first registration and first permit. Renewals require fewer documents. Also, EU/EEA/Swiss nationals have a different and more simplified procedure. Please contact us for information on renewals of permits or for registrations for EU/EEA/Swiss nationals.