This category includes:

• Persons falling under points (a) and (b) of Article 3(2) of Directive 2004/38/EC whose residence was facilitated by the Republic of Cyprus in accordance with its national legislation before the end of the transition period in accordance with Article 3(2) of that Directive retain their right of residence in the Republic of Cyprus in accordance with Part II of the Withdrawal Agreement, provided that they continue to reside in the Republic thereafter.
•  Persons falling under points (a) and (b) of Article 3(2) of Directive 2004/38/EC who have applied for facilitation of entry and residence before the end of the transition period, and whose residence is being facilitated by the Republic of Cyprus in accordance with its national legislation thereafter.
• Without prejudice to any right to residence which the persons concerned may have in their own right, the Republic of Cyprus , in accordance with its national legislation and in accordance with point (b) of Article 3(2) of Directive 2004/38/EC, facilitates entry and residence for the partner with whom the person referred to in point (a) has a durable relationship, duly attested, where that partner resided outside of the Republic of Cyprus before the end of the transition period, provided that the relationship was durable before the end of the transition period and continues at the time the partner seeks residence under Part II of the Withdrawal Agreement.

• In order to obtain this permit, it is necessary to submit an application and submit the accompanying documents listed in the relevant list of accompanying documents. All accompanying documents submitted as part of applications must be officially translated and duly certified /authenticated.
• Application points can be found here. To find out whether an appointment is needed follow this link.
• To submit an application, it is necessary to obtain biometric data (photo and fingerprints) and the signature, with the presentation of the receipt and a valid travel document. Fingerprints and signature are not submitted for applicants that have not completed the age of 6 at the time of application submission. Biometric data is also necessary for the renewal of the residence document.
• The application form and list of supporting documents can be found here.
• If the application is approved, you will be sent a notification of receipt of the residence document.
• In case of rejection, you will receive a letter with the reasons for rejection.