Nicosia, 29/08/2023 The recent events in Chloraka, Paphos, are a cause for deep concern, and we strongly condemn any instances of violence that have taken place. We urge all parties to approach this situation with peaceful measures and work towards common, effective, and just solutions in the region for all, including refugees (including asylum seekers)...
(EN) IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE ASYLUM SERVICE CONCERNING THE RELOCATION PROGRAMME (19/07/2023) 1. ASYLUM SEEKERS THAT ARRIVED TO CYPRUS FROM 01/01/2023 ONWARDS, WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN LISTS OF ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES FOR THE RELOCATION PROGRAMME. 2. ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES THAT ARRIVED TO CYPRUS BEFORE 01/01/2023 WILL BE NOTIFIED ACCORDINGLY AND DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY DIRECTLY FROM THE...
09/06/2023 Cyprus Refugee Council (CyRC) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that works closely with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Country Office in Cyprus. Within the scope of a UNHCR-funded project, the CyRC is seeking to contract legal services provided by a registered lawyer and/or Law Firm for cases related to asylum seekers...
The following two reports were prepared within the framework of the Building bridges and capacity among CSOs and refugee/migrant led groups providing services to vulnerable groups in the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot community (Bridging Services) project. The Project aims to strengthen capacity and sustainability of CSOs and Refugee/Migrant-led organizations (MRLOs) that operate on both sides of...
The Republic of Cyprus has now announced the provision of a rent subsidy to displaced persons from Ukraine who have secured Temporary Protection status. Eligible to apply are those who were displaced from Ukraine, from or after 24 February 2022 and at the time of submission of the application resided from the date of their arrival...
This week AIDA published its country report on Cyprus 2022, updating the previous report from 2021. The report outlines the main changes since the 2021 report and provides an overview of legislative and practical developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention and content of international protection (such as status and residence and family reunification) in Cyprus. All...
ENGLISH / FRANÇAIS/ العربية [EN] Changing status from asylum seeker to work visa/permit There is NO procedure or application to change your status from asylum seeker to work visa. A letter can be sent to the Ministry of Interior, without a lawyer or agent. But the Ministry of Interior only approves for very few cases,...
The Cyprus Refugee Council is interested to hire a motivated individual to carry out the tasks of the Legal Advisor for the project Strengthening Asylum in Cyprus funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Country Office in Cyprus. Organizational Context The Cyprus Refugee Council is a non-governmental, non-profit organization with a focus...
The Ministry of Interior informs all interested parties that on the basis of the relevant Decision of the Council of Ministers, the right to temporary protection is automatically extended for one year, to those Ukrainian nationals who have already received such status in Cyprus, i.e., until March 4, 2024. All new applicants who wish to...
The Cyprus Refugee Council is interested to hire a motivated individual for the post of Cultural Mediator/Interpreter (French) for the project Strengthening Asylum in Cyprus funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Country Office in Cyprus. The Cultural Mediator/Interpreter (French) will carry out duties at the First Reception Center in Kokkinotrimithia (primarily)...
