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The Civil Registry and Migration Department on Friday announced new procedures for third party nationals’ acquisition, renewal or reacquisition of a long term resident permit. According to an official announcement, the changes affect those who reside or who will enter the Republic for family reunification purposes, and who are holders of an international protection status. They are coming into force from Monday, December 15.

The changes see the permit being issued as a card which will contain biometric information on the holder including their fingerprints and photo as well as their signature. The Department also warned that even those with applications still pending, will need to reapply.

“A third country national that has submitted an application for obtaining or renewing a residence permit, the examination of which is pending on December 15, 2014, must, before February 13, 2015, submit the above mentioned Additional Application and must pay the additional €10,00 fee.

Otherwise, the pending application will be rejected,” the announcement said. Permits that have already been issued by December 15 will remain in force until they expire, the department said.

Visit www.moi.gov.cy/crmd for more information on the application procedures and fees in English as well as Greek.