Background: 

In accordance with the Cypriot Aliens and Immigration Regulations, a permanent residence permit may be granted to third-country nationals in the Republic of Cyprus. At present, the competent authority does not require the submission of a medical examination certificate confirming that an applicant does not pose a risk to public health. Within the framework of the procedure for granting a permanent residence permit, neither the submission of a medical certificate nor the undertaking of medical examinations is required. 

This approach differs from the procedure applicable to temporary residence permits and long-term residence permits, where a medical examination is compulsory. 

In this context, Cyprus would appreciate information on whether EMN Member and Observer Countries have established policies or requirements concerning the submission of medical examination certificates by third-country nationals who apply for permanent residence. 

Respondents:  

23 EMN Member Countries (including BE) provided public answers to this ad hoc query.  

Findings: 

A preliminary analysis of the results of the ad hoc query shows that:

• About half of the EMN Member Countries do not require a medical examination in the context of an application for a temporary or permanent residence permit. However, some of these countries do highlight that measures may be imposed for public health purposes, if needed. The remaining EMN Member Countries indicate that they do require a medical examination from (some) third-country nationals to obtain a temporary or permanent residence permit. 
   
• Some EMN Member Countries who require a medical examination to obtain a temporary or permanent residence permit impose this requirement according to different criteria. For example: In NL, whether one is required to undergo a medical examination is dependent on their nationality. In FR, whether or not one is subject to a medical examination requirement is dependent on the type of residence application.  
   
• In CY and LV, the requirement of a medical examination is explicitly limited to temporary residence permits only.  
   
• Various EMN Member Countries that indicate that a medical examination is required to obtain a temporary or permanent residence permit in their country indicate that the medical certificate must be submitted at the time of the application for the respective residence permit. A few countries, however, indicate that the certificate must be submitted at the time when/after the residence permit is issued (e.g. LV and SK). 
   
• When applicable, the medical examination requirement primarily includes an assessment of the presence of any infectious diseases (such as tuberculosis, hepatitis and cholera).  

For further details, please read the compilation of answers attached above.