Applying for MEU3 in Advance

[Varky]

Both myself and my wife hold MEU1 certificates issued on 26/11/14. Does anyone know if the Immigration Department will entertain applications for MEU3s marginally before the 5 year qualifying date of 26/11/19. Any advice?

[Jim B]

Varky.

I'd give it a go, speak to reception at Immigration..

Jim

[Varky]

Both myself and my wife hold MEU1 certificates issued on 26/11/14. Does anyone know if the Immigration Department will entertain applications for MEU3s marginally before the 5 year qualifying date of 26/11/19. Any advice?

Surely it's 5 years from moving to Cyprus, not 5 years from getting MEU1.

In that case as we moved to Cyprus on 4 August 2014, we will give it a go now.

Thanks to all for responses

[galexinda]

Correct, the time counted is from when you arrive in Cyprus with the intention of residing here. This is the date I have always used on various UK and Cypriot official forms. I kept my flight and boarding card details for a number of years as additional proof of the date of arrival.

As Lincoln says you have to provide proof of living in Cyprus for a minimum of 5 years to apply for MEU3 status.

[Kili01]

I used my 5 yrs of continuous electricity bills and the title deeds as part of my proof of residence on island. I didn’t need bank statements.

Dee