Before You Fly

Cyprus Pre-Departure Checklist

Everything to do before you leave India or Pakistan for Cyprus (the Republic of Cyprus, the south of the island), and in your first week there. Entry permit: the paper that lets you enter Cyprus to study. Residence permit: the card that lets you stay while you study.

Pre-Departure Checklist

Example: Papers with apostille stamps

Complete

Example: Entry permit

In Progress

Example: Room booked

Pending

Example: Airport cash

Pending

Pro Tips:

Keep your passport, your entry permit (also called the blue slip) and your acceptance letter in your hand luggage.

Final Pre-Departure Preparation

Use this list to get ready for Cyprus. If your university gives you its own list, follow that first. Money amounts are in euros (€).

Why This Checklist Is Essential

Missing apostille stamps are the most common reason for delay.
Medical and police papers expire, so timing matters.

When To Complete This Checklist

Right after your offer: Start getting your apostille stamps and bank proof.
About 3 months before your course starts: Send your papers to your university for the entry permit.
When your entry permit (blue slip) comes: Book your flight and your room.
First 7 days in Cyprus: Hand in your residence permit papers within 7 days of arriving.

One step at a time

Get the police and medical papers last, because they run out, so they are still valid when you send them.

Comprehensive Checklist

Papers Checklist

For Your Entry Permit

Form MEDU2

The entry permit application form. Fill in your details and sign.

Passport copy

Valid (not expired) for at least 2 years, and for at least as long as your studies.

Police certificate with apostille stamp

An apostille is an official stamp that proves a paper is real. The certificate is valid for 6 months from the day it is issued.

Medical tests with apostille stamp

Valid for 4 months.

Study papers with apostille stamp

School papers for a bachelor's; degree and transcripts for a master's.

For Your Residence Permit

Health insurance

Hospital, doctor visits and sending a body home, for one year.

Rental contract

Stamped as a true copy (certified) by the President of your local Community Council (ask your landlord where to find them). Signed by two witnesses from Cyprus with their ID and phone number.

Medical tests in Cyprus

Every student takes the tests again after arriving in Cyprus.

Baggage Allowances

Carry-On Essentials

Passport
Copy of your entry permit (blue slip)
Acceptance letter
€2,000 in cash, if your scholarship is under 50%

Initial Financial Planning

Estimated Initial Expenses in Cyprus

Budget planning for your first month and initial setup costs. Amounts vary by city and lifestyle.

Category	First Month	Security Deposit	Description
Housing	Rooms at U-City, next to European University Cyprus (EUC): €180 to €195 a week, bills included	Often 4 to 8 weeks of rent	University rooms and private rooms can cost very different amounts.
Airport cash	€2,000	-	Shown at the airport, unless your scholarship is 50% or more.
Residence permit	€55	-	The application form fee, paid at the Migration Department.