Question & AnswerQ&A (POEA Advisory No. 27)
The Cyprus Civil Registry and Migration Department (CRMD) is responsible for issuing the new biometric residence/employment permit.
The name and address of the employer will be found on the back of the new biometric residence/employment ID.
The new biometric permit replaces the previous temporary residence permit/visa known as the Pink Slipa.
The biometric data includes a digital face photo, fingerprint, and signature.
They can visit the CRMD website at www.moi.gov.cy/crmd for more information.
It was introduced relative to the implementation of the EU Single Permit directive.
The advisory informs Filipino workers about the new procedures for obtaining biometric residence/employment permits and the need for timely registration to comply with Cyprus immigration laws.