For the purposes of this subsection, "resides with his/her spouse in Cyprus" means the couple's residence in Cyprus for at least six months each year and, in any case, the total residence of the couple in Cyprus during the period of the last three years, immediately preceding the date of submission of the application, shall not be less than two years. Обращаю внимание, что если подача сразу через 3 года, то необходимо не менее 2-х лет провести на Кипре. 6 мес ежегодно, в случаях, когда не через 3 года, отведенных законом, а более.