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MVIS8 is the unified application form the Civil Registry and Migration Department uses for the Cyprus temporary residence permit, known as the Pink Slip. Every applicant files their own form, including each spouse and child, and the current version is dated October 2025. You attach a Plan A medical insurance certificate to it. DigiCare Insurance issues that certificate the same day, from €120 a year.
Need the certificate that goes with your form? Get your Plan A Pink Slip insurance online and download it the same business day.
Oct 2025
Current form version
MVIS8 dated 13 October 2025
One each
Forms per family
Every applicant files a separate MVIS8
€120/yr
Plan A insurance
From this per year, attached to the form
90 days
Renewal window
Apply before your permit expires
MVIS8 is the standard form non-EU nationals complete to apply for or renew a Cyprus temporary residence permit, the document most people call the Pink Slip. The Civil Registry and Migration Department publishes it and expects one completed form from every applicant, including each spouse and child on a family application.
This page explains what MVIS8 covers, how to fill it in without the common mistakes, and why a Plan A insurance certificate must go with it. For the full cost picture, see our Pink Slip cost breakdown for 2026.
What Is the MVIS8 Form in Cyprus?
The form collects your personal details, passport information, address in Cyprus, purpose of stay, and financial means. It is the single document the Migration Department uses to open and assess your Pink Slip case. You download the latest version from the Migration Department's Visitors page, where it is published as a Microsoft Word file.
MVIS8 is now the one form for visitor-category applicants, and the name simply identifies the Migration Department visitor series. When the Department updates the wording, the file date changes, so always download a fresh copy rather than reusing an old one. Our Pink Slip insurance page sits alongside the insurance certificate you attach to the form.
How to Fill In the MVIS8 Form
The form is short, but small errors cause rejections. Work through it section by section:
- One form per person. Each adult and child needs a separate MVIS8. A couple with one child files three forms, each naming that person exactly as their passport shows.
- Match your passport. Spell names, dates, and passport numbers the same way they appear in your passport. A mismatch between the form and your insurance certificate is a frequent cause of delay.
- State your purpose and funds. Give an honest purpose of stay and show the financial means the Migration Department asks for. Visitor applicants must show they can support themselves without working in Cyprus.
- Attach every document. A passport copy, proof of address, proof of funds, and a Plan A medical insurance certificate all go with the form. Missing attachments are the top reason a file is returned.
- Sign, date, and keep a copy. Sign and date the form, then keep a copy of the full packet. You submit the original in person at the District Immigration Unit.
The Plan A Insurance You Attach to MVIS8
Plan A is the CRMD-accepted minimum for the Pink Slip. The certificate must carry the exact phrase "transportation of mortal remains", not just the word repatriation, or the Migration Department can reject it. It also has to show inpatient cover of at least €13,669 a year and outpatient cover of at least €1,710. You can buy a compliant policy on our Pink Slip insurance page and receive the stamped certificate by email the same business day.
On renewal you re-file MVIS8 with a fresh 12-month Plan A certificate, pay the €70 CRMD fee, and apply within the 90-day window before your permit expires. There are no new medical tests. To see where your file stands after submission, read our guide to checking your Pink Slip status.
Bottom Line
MVIS8 is the Civil Registry and Migration Department's application form for the Cyprus visitor residence permit, the Pink Slip. The current version is dated October 2025, every applicant files their own, and the form is the same for first-time applications and annual renewals.
The two details that decide whether your form is accepted are matching your passport exactly and attaching a compliant Plan A insurance certificate. DigiCare Insurance issues that certificate from €120 a year, the same business day, so you can submit a complete MVIS8 without delay.
Ready to attach your certificate? Get your Cyprus Pink Slip insurance online and download your CRMD-accepted Plan A certificate the same business day.
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What does Plan A immigration insurance cover in Cyprus?
Plan A is the standardised immigration medical policy required for Cyprus residence permits. It covers €13,669 of inpatient hospital treatment per year, plus emergency dental and repatriation. It does not cover GP visits, maternity, chronic care, or pre-existing conditions.
Read the full answerWhat insurance do I need for a Cyprus residence permit?
Non-EU applicants for any Cyprus residence permit (Pink Slip, Permanent Residence, work or study) legally need only one insurance: Plan A immigration medical cover. Travel, home, and car insurance are separate from the permit. EU citizens on a Yellow Slip use GESY instead.
Read the full answerHow much does immigration insurance cost in Cyprus?
Plan A immigration insurance is age-banded: €150 per person per year under 62, €210 at 62–64, €245 at 65–69, €270 at 70–74, €315 at 75–79, and €430 at 80+. The cover itself is regulated and identical across licensed Cyprus insurers; only the premium varies by age band.
Read the full answerWhat is the best immigration insurance in Cyprus?
There is no single best Plan A insurance because the cover is regulated and identical across all licensed Cyprus insurers. The best provider is the one with the fastest stamped certificate, the cleanest online checkout, and a price that matches the standard age band, not the cheapest unverified quote.
Read the full answerWhat health insurance do I need for an MCYV / MEU2 application in Cyprus?
The Cyprus Migration Department accepts either Plan A immigration insurance or a Certificate of Registration with the GHS (with body transport cover) for an MEU2 residence card application by a non-EU family member of an EU citizen. Plan A costs €150 to €430 per year and is the most commonly used option.
Read the full answerWhat is the cheapest immigration medical insurance in Cyprus?
The cheapest is a standard Plan A policy, from €150 a year for under-62s (€140 each for a family of 3+). Cover is identical at every licensed insurer, so compare only on price.
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