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Healthcare rights of migrants
Asylum seekers: Are entitled to free public healthcare if they do not have the means to support themselves. They have to apply for a medical card at the Ministry of Health or the General Hospital in their district in order to have access to the public healthcare system. Note that asylum seekers are not covered by the General Health System, and thus cannot access personal GPs.
Refugees: Are entitled to healthcare under the same conditions as Cypriot nationals. Healthcare is received under the General Health System (GeSY).
Undocumented migrants: Can access emergency care free of charge. They may also access primary and secondary care in return for payment of the full cost.
HIV testing and treatment
Testing: Testing is free and anonymous for all. It is provided at the disease-control governmental centres in Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca. Use the European test finder to see where you can get tested for HIV.
Treatment: Treatment is free for Cypriot and European citizens only.
Find Help
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Generation for Change CY (GFC)
Generation for Change CY (GFC) is a migrant-led grassroots non-profit organization comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds, united in their mission to foster a diverse and inclusive society where everyone has equitable access to opportunities in Cyprus. GFC is dedicated to driving positive social change by supporting, empowering, and advocating for vulnerable and marginalized communities, including but not limited to individuals of low socioeconomic status, refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and anyone facing discrimination.
GFC provides material assistance to disadvantaged individuals and families and implements projects to integrate and empower these groups. These initiatives include language learning, vocational education and training, psychosocial and well-being support, and sports programs for both adults and children. Additionally, GFC organizes advocacy campaigns, social initiatives, and cultural projects to raise awareness of social issues and promote intercultural exchange. -
AIDS Solidarity Movement
Provides support for people living with HIV and their partners, friends and anyone they consider family. The Movement’s CBVCT Centre, “Cy Checkpoint”, offers anonymous, free and rapid HIV/Syphilis testing, counseling, information and linkage to care to Migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, LGBTI+ people, sex workers and the general population.
- +357 9960 7005 (information line)
- +357 9960 9070 (support help-line)
- info@asmCyprus.org
- http://asmcyprus.org/asm/AIDS_Solidarity_Movement_en.html
- https://twitter.com/hivCyprus
- https://www.facebook.com/asmcyprus/
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Caritas Cyprus
Provides support and information for migrants in need to access their legal rights and basic needs.
- +357 226 626 56
- administration@caritascyprus.org
- https://caritascyprus.org/
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