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My response will probably be of no assistance but! Why should your temporary absence from Cyprus have any effect as you have only been here a matter of days?

Thanks. I agree with you. It doesn鈥檛 make any sense.

The only way it can make sense is if my application was close to the 90 days - tourist window.

I鈥檝e decided to travel and make it clear I鈥檝e taken all the steps required of me鈥�

If you have not exceeded the 90 days in Cyprus you should be able to travel and return providing you meet the other criteria like passport validity etc.

However, unless it is absolutely necessary I would tend to avoid until the immigration appointment email has arrived. Just to be on the safe side

I agree with Phil..I see no issues here

@phildraper

Many thanks!

it鈥檚 exactly as I thought. The 90 days rule.

i don鈥檛 have a choice but to return to London for a few days. I have been here less than 30 days, and despite having every document in situ, I鈥檓 stuck with the immigration back log.

If I were closer to the 90 days, I鈥檇 be more circumspect. Far be it for me to know, I hope common sense still has a place in the processing of applications.

I鈥檝e done everything required of me within 3 weeks. Fingers crossed!

Thank you Phil! Much appreciated鈥�

@Toon

I figured as much. I鈥檓 less than 30 days here, and far from the 90 day ceiling - and all my documents are in order. I have to be in London for a few days鈥�so, let鈥檚 hope it won鈥檛 be an issue!

Thanks for your input!

@Rayy72

Unfortunately the process is very slow. Mine took about 6 months and after nearly 2 years will do not have biometric cards. Even the airport passport person had to check on their computer as they did not believe I didn't have the card on my last trip a few months ago

This is for temp residency visa. Friends got their PR done and dusted in 2 months with biometric cards as well. I don't think they like temp visa people lol

@phildraper

It is indeed a very slow process and hugely inefficient.... Welcome to Cyprus

So were you ok in the end? Did it cause you any issues?

I went to immigration last week to check if the cards were ready and they were there in the box at reception. All I needed was to resent the yellow slip.

The only issue is we were unable to swap our UK driving licence to Cypriot as we needed the biometric card. Now we have them I will look into how we swap them.

The problem is the 90 days - if you do 90 days in Cyprus - technically you have to wait another 90 days to return under the 90/180 rule - and Sod鈥檚 Law you immigration appointment falls within the mandatory absence period

its a rolling date so I would download the new Schengen calculator 90 /180

Once you arrive and apply for an immigration appointment you can stay past the 90 days as the appointment email is all you need. Therefore it is permissable to over stay the 90 days providing you have started the immigration process and obtain the appointment. We did that without issue. We eventually went back before the appointment date and used the email when returning as we had overstayed the 90 days. That's how it was in 2023.

How quickly does one get the appointment email from submitting application? I鈥檓 presuming regardless of the 90 day rule, you have to stay until that appointment comes through?

Email response in 5- 10 days appointments usually three months later

@Toon thanks for that. So, once you鈥檝e got the email confirmation, you鈥檙e free to pop back to the UK using the email to show that your are 鈥榠n the system鈥�? Or am I misunderstanding?

Am not sure but I would think that leaving and returning is not a problem..why should it be ..as long as ur not breeching the 90 days in 180.

I think that at that stage you are not "in the system" as you haven't submitted anything to identify you.

I have read that if you have an EU passport , like Irish for example

You should be able to enter Cyprus with a civil partner,聽 聽stay for say 85 days and then leave and go out of Cyprus for a day or two , and you can come back for a fresh 90 days ,聽 聽is this correct ?

cheers

gordon

This is what AI came up with when I asked the above

The Concept of 鈥淏order Hopping鈥�

The concept of 鈥渂order hopping鈥� refers to the practice of leaving a country for a short period, usually a day or two, and then re-entering the country to reset the clock on the allowed period of stay. In the context of Cyprus, if an EU citizen stays for 85 days and then leaves the country for a day or two, they may be able to re-enter Cyprus and start a new 90-day period. However, this practice is not explicitly allowed under EU law, and it is considered a 鈥済rey area鈥� by many experts.

The Answer to the Question

The answer to the question is yes, it is possible to enter Cyprus with a civil partner, stay for 85 days, leave for a day or two, and then re-enter Cyprus for a fresh 90 days, but this practice is not explicitly allowed under EU law and may be subject to scrutiny by the Cypriot authorities. It is essential to note that the Cypriot authorities may not always allow this practice, and EU citizens should be prepared to provide documentation and proof of their relationship and intentions.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while the practice of 鈥渂order hopping鈥� is not explicitly allowed under EU law, it is possible for EU citizens to enter Cyprus with a civil partner, stay for 85 days, leave for a day or two, and then re-enter Cyprus for a fresh 90 days. However, it is crucial to understand the rules and regulations surrounding free movement and to be prepared to provide documentation and proof of the relationship and intentions.

Top 3 Authoritative Sources Used in Answering this Question:

European Commission: The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union, responsible for proposing and implementing EU policies, including those related to free movement.

Europa: Europa is the official website of the European Union, providing information on EU policies, laws, and institutions, including those related to free movement and residence.

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights: The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights is an independent body that provides expertise and advice on fundamental rights, including those related to free movement and non-discrimination.

No am afraid Cyprus stopped that a good few years ago..