Μigration Deputy Ministry has announced the launch of the pilot program “Visitor – Program participation” for third-country nationals who wish to study at approved schools or educational institutions in Cyprus.
An official announcement says that the scheme covers programs lasting more than four months offered by education bodies approved by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping or the Department of Civil Aviation, which do not fall into the category of higher education institutions.
The Deputy Ministry explains that in this way the gap is filled for persons who do not meet the conditions for a student permit, offering a special temporary residence status for educational purposes.
During the first year of implementation the Deputy Ministry plans to grant 200 permits (100 per competent authority), which will be given in order of priority, based on the date of submission of the application.
Applications are submitted to the Central Offices of the Department of Immigration in Nicosia. The fees are set at €70 for the issuance or renewal of a temporary residence permit and €70 for the first registration in Aliens Registry.
More information can be found on the website of the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection.
Further information, the MVIS8 Application and the Lists of Supporting Documents are also available on the website.
(Source: CNA)
