The Civil Registry and Migration Department (CRMD) announces that on Monday, 25.8.2014, article 18ΦΖ(7) of the Aliens and Immigration Law (Cap.105) as well as article 4 of the Aliens and Immigration (Amending) (No.2) Law [Ν129(Ι)/2014, O.G. Annex.Ι(Ι) No. 4456] are set into force, for the category of third country nationals who are already employed or wish to be employed at international companies, the majority of shares of which are held by third country nationals (Κ.Δ.Π. 396/2014, O.G. Annex ΙΙΙ(Ι) No. 4814, 22.8.2014, Number 396).

In view of the enforcement of the above legislation, the Civil Registry and Migration Department has reviewed the procedure for the issuance of residence permits for the above mentioned category (see relevant Announcement for BCS at the bottom of the page).