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Cyprus highly skilled route

1 current source-backed highly skilled pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-07

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Highly-qualified worker in CyprusStructured main conditions are not available in the current source extract.2026-08-04Official source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Highly-qualified worker in CyprusThe exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states route conditions including: qualified worker in Cyprus Highly-qualified worker in Cyprus Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to work as a highly-skilled employee in Cyprus? You can find information below on the conditions to fulfil and procedures to follow, as well as the rights you can enjoy during your stay. 1 April 2025 Page contents Page contents Conditions To work as a highly-skilled worker in Cyprus, you must have a residence and employment permit. You may be employed in any company of foreign interests, including international companies, under the following categories: (a) Executive Directors : Directors or partners of the registered company; General managers of subsidiaries and branches; Department managers of business companies. The minimum acceptable monthly salary for Executive Directors is € 3,872. The amounts may be adjusted according to fluctuations in the salary index. The maximum number of Executive Directors that can be employed in an eligible company is five, unless otherwise justified. (b) Middle-management staff, executive staff and other key personnel (including directors who are not considered to be executive directors) TOfficial source
Highly-qualified worker in CyprusThe exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states: bout us Job opportunities Contact us Discover more HOME … Policies Migration and asylum EU Immigration Portal Highly-qualified worker in Cyprus Highly-qualified worker in Cyprus Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to work as a highly-skilled employee in Cyprus? You can find information below on the conditions to fulfil and procedures to follow, as well as the rights you can enjoy during your stay. 1 April 2025 Page contents Page contents Conditions To work as a highly-skilled worker in Cyprus, you must have a residence and employment permit. You may be employed in any company of foreign interests, including international companies, under the following categories: (a) Executive Directors : Directors or partners of the registered company; General managers of subsidiaries and branches; Department managers of business companies. The minimum acceptable monthly salary for Executive Directors is € 3,872. The amounts may be adjusted according to fluctuations in the salary index. The maximum number of Executive Directors that can be employed in an eligible company is five, unless otherwise justified. (b) Middle-managementOfficial source

Official sources

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  1. Highly-qualified worker in CyprusEuropean Commission — Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs · Checked 2026-08-07