9.14 Residence Cards ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ Residence card requirements for EU citizens and their family members, including family members who are not EU citizens Contents 1. Overview 2. Registration Certificate / MEU1 3. Residence card for family members of a Union citizen that are not citizens of a Union Member State/ MEU2 4. Permanent Residence Card / MEU3 5. Legislation 6. Forms 7. Assistance Services 1. Overview 1. Overview EU citizens and their family members wishing to remain in the Republic for longer than 3 months must obtain a residence permit within 4 months of their arrival date. The card issued to EU citizens is called a ‘residence card’ (form MEU1) and it is issued by the appropriate authority subject to payment of a fee of EUR 20 and submission of the necessary documents. The card issued to family members of EU citizens is called a ‘residence card for family members of EU citizens who are not EU nationals’ (form MEU2) and it is issued subject to payment of a fee of EUR 20 within 6 months of the date of receipt of the application. EU citizens and their family members who have resided legally in the Republic for 5 consecutive years automatically acquire the right of permanent residence, provided they meet certain requirements. A permanent residence card is issued as quickly as possible, subject to payment of a fee of EUR 20. Related content http://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/crmd/crmd.nsf/All/228D6BCCF098611EC2257D2C00423BA4?OpenDocument 2. Registration Certificate / MEU1 3. Residence card for family members of a Union citizen that are not citizens of a Union Member State/ MEU2 4. Permanent Residence Card / MEU3 5. Legislation 5. Legislation Law on the Right of European Union Citizens and their Family Members to Move and Reside Freely within the Territory of the Republic of Cyprus, 2007 (Law No 7(I) of 2007 http://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/indexes/2007_1_7.html 6. Forms 7. Assistance Services Πίσω στην προηγούμενη σελίδα