Studying in Cyprus: how to prepare your documents

Cyprus Immigration has changed its document attestation rules. Documents prepared in the wrong order can delay or block your visa, so follow these steps. The apostille is always the last step.

Attestation, document by document

• Passport colour copy (valid at least 2 years): passport officer and notary with a "True Copy" stamp, then apostille.
• Educational documents (colour copies): your educational board, then IBCC, then notary "True Copy", then apostille.
• Medical certificate: notary, then apostille.
• Bank statement and bank letter: notary, then apostille.
• Police clearance: an original with a coloured stamp, signature or embossed stamp needs notary and apostille only. A copy or black-and-white version needs notary, "True Copy" and apostille.

Full document list

• Passport valid for at least 2.5 years
• Passport-size photographs
• University offer or acceptance letter
• Matric or O Level certificate and transcript
• Intermediate or A Level certificate and transcript
• Bachelor's or master's certificate and transcript, if you have one
• English test result (IELTS, PTE or similar), if your university asks for it
• Police clearance certificate
• Bank statement
• Sponsor letter or affidavit of support, if someone is sponsoring you
• Sponsor's CNIC or passport
• Proof of your relationship with the sponsor
• Medical or health certificate
• Tuition fee payment receipt or SWIFT copy
• Certified or attested education and supporting documents
• Official English translations where needed

Your counsellor will check every document before it goes for attestation.