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Cookie Policy

 
  • (1) Introduction

Our website uses cookies.

We will ask you to consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy when you first visit our website. / By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.

  • (2) About cookies

A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.

Cookies can be used by web servers to identity and track users as they navigate different pages on a website and identify users returning to a website.

Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies.

A persistent cookie consists of a text file sent by a web server to a web browser, which will be stored by the browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date (unless deleted by the user before the expiry date).

A session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.

  • (3) Our cookies

We may use both session cookies and persistent cookies on this website.

We may send to you the following cookies:

    • (a) Strictly Necessary Cookies - These cookies are essential to enable you to move you around the websites and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the websites. Without asking for these cookies services you some pages on our site cannot be provided.
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  • (4) Third party and analytics cookies

When you use our website, you may also be sent third party cookies.

Our service providers may send you cookies. They may use the information they obtain from your use of their cookies:

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    • (c) to target advertisements which may be of particular interest to you.

In addition, we use Google Analytics to analyse the use of this website. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies, which are stored on users' computers. The information generated relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of the website. Google will store this information. Google's privacy policy is available at: http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html.

  • (5) Cookies and personal information

Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked, by us, to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

  • (6) Blocking cookies

Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies. For example:

    • (a) in Internet Explorer (version 9) you can block cookies using the cookie handling override settings available by clicking "Tools", "Internet Options", "Privacy" and then "Advanced";
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    • (c) in Chrome (version 23), you can block all cookies by accessing the "Customise and control" menu, and clicking "Settings", "Show advanced settings" and "Content settings", and then selecting "Block sites from setting any data" under the "Cookies" heading.

Blocking all cookies will, however, have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites.

If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on this website.

  • (7) Deleting cookies

You can also delete cookies already stored on your computer. For example:

    • (a) in Internet Explorer (version 11), you must manually delete cookie files (you can find instructions for doing so at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278835);
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    • (c) in Chrome (version 63), you can delete all cookies by accessing the "Customise and control" menu, and clicking "Settings", "Show advanced settings" and "Clear browsing data", and then selecting "Delete cookies and other site and plug-in data" before clicking "Clear browsing data".

Again, doing this may have a negative impact on the usability of many websites.

  • (8) Cookie preferences

It is our intention in the future to provide functionality in your account for you to be to manage your preferences relating to the use of cookies on our website.

  • (9) Contact us

This website is owned and operated by Offcy Consulting Services Limited.

CYPRUS RESIDENCE PERMIT

Immigration Permit can be granted to third country nationals provided that they fulfil the following criteria:

  • The applicant must prove that he/she has a minimum annual income of €30.000 from sources outside Cyprus (i.e. salaries, pensions, stock shares, rents) The minimum annual income is increased by €5.000 for each dependent person
  • The applicant must submit the application form accompanied with a Title of ownership or contract of sale, of a property, a house, apartment or other building in Cyprus of a minimum market value of €300.000 and proof of payment for at least €200,000. The contract of sale should have been submitted to the Department of Lands and Surveys prior to the submission of the application
  • The applicant must submit a confirmation letter from a local Bank stating that he/she has a minimum capital of €30.000 in his/her account, which can be pledged for a period of three years

 

It is noted that the amounts mentioned in above 2nd and 3rd paragraphs should be proven to have been transferred to Cyprus from abroad.

  • The applicant must submit a Criminal Record Certificate (if the applicant resides abroad), which must be issued by the Authorities in his/her country and he/she should not constitute in general any threat against public order or security in Cyprus
  • The applicant should submit a Statement that he/she does not intent to work or be engaged in any form of business in Cyprus
  • The applicant should visit Cyprus at least once every two years 

 

Procedure for submission and examination of the application

  • A standard application should be submitted to the Civil Registry and Migration Department or to the District Offices personally or by post or through a representative
  • Applications shall be submitted in an envelope together with the relevant  check list of necessary documents
  • The application will be examined by the Civil Registry and Migration Department and then by the Minister of Interior for a final decision. Personal interviews will only take place if deemed necessary
  • The Immigration Permit would remain in force provided that the applicant is visiting Cyprus at least every two years

If all the above criteria are met and no further questions arise, then the examination will not exceed a period of 2 months.

Having a permit from Cyprus facilitates travels to other EU countries and may ultimately lead to a Cyprus (European Union) citizenship.

Our office has the expertise to assist you throughout the application process of obtaining the Cyprus residence permit always ensuring the avoidance of any potential pitfalls, difficulties and delays.
Refer to our services section for detailed description of services provided.
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