European Union: Immigration

For many families living outside Cyprus, Cypriot citizenship by descent is not simply an immigration matter. It is often about preserving a family link with Cyprus, regularising the status of children born abroad...

The Malta Golden Visa Programme, officially known as the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), offers non-EU nationals and their families a pathway to permanent residence in Malta through property investment and government contributions. This comprehensive guide examines the eligibility criteria, investment requirements, application process, and the extensive benefits of obtaining permanent residence status in Malta, including the right to live, work, and travel freely within the Schengen Area.

Foreign residents in Cyprus face specific requirements when converting their driving licences, governed by EU residence rules and recognition agreements between countries. The process involves proving usual residence through documentation like registration certificates and utility bills, submitting applications through the Department of Road Transport, and navigating different pathways depending on whether the licence originates from an EU or non-EU country.