From 1 January 2027, renewal of some types of residence permit in Cyprus will be online only

The Cyprus Migration Department has announced a full switch to online applications for the renewal of certain categories of residence permit. The online renewal service launched in July 2026, but until now it was only one option alongside applying in person.

From 1 January 2027, renewal applications for these categories will be accepted only through the gov.cy portal. In-person submission at the department's service points will end for them.

The switch to online applications covers the renewal of:

• temporary residence permits for employees with the same employer;
• temporary permits for domestic workers with the same employer;
• temporary permits for employees of foreign-owned companies;
• permits for family members under family reunification with long-term residents and employees of foreign-owned companies;
• long-term resident permits.

This is about renewing permits that have already been issued. The change does not apply to first-time applications.

To apply through gov.cy you need a verified CY Login account, the single sign-in system for Cyprus government e-services. Without it you will not be able to apply to renew these categories of permit after 1 January 2027.

Through the online service you can submit the application, upload documents, pay the fee and track the status of your application.

If your residence permit in one of these categories expires in early 2027 or later, it is worth setting up and verifying your CY Login account in advance, so that you do not run into problems when it is time to renew.

It is also useful to find out in advance which documents the service will ask you to upload. The document requirements for online applications may differ from what you are used to when applying in person.