Cyprus work route
1 current source-backed work pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-13
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work route | Cyprus Migration Department states that a third-country national employed as a worker must hold a temporary residence and work permit and describes the entry permit and application process. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Work route | The exact official route source states route conditions including: valid for 1-3 years: €130 Registration in the aliens registry (only in cases of first registration): €70 With the repeal of the Stamp Duty Laws (1963–2025) effective 1.1.2026, any employment contract drawn up and signed (even by just one party) on or after that date is no longer subject to stamp duty. Conversely, contracts drawn up and signed (even by one party) up to 31 December 2025 remain subject to stamp duty under the old regime. For the pre-2026 contracts, the stamp duty amount depends on the value of the contract (e.g., salary/consideration), based on the applicable rates at the time. The duty is assessed and collected by the Tax Department. Additionally, there is typically a fixed €2.00 duty per copy of the contract. Examination time of an application The examination of an application and the issuance of a temporary residence and work permit is completed within four months. This time limit shall not apply and the examination time shall be increased if the application is not duly completed and documents are missing. Duration of residence permit The duration of a temporary residence and work permit may las | Official source |
| Work route | The exact official route source states: f this category. Procedure for application submission for entry and residence, processing time and maximum duration of residence Entry permit In order for a third-country national to enter the Republic for work purposes, no matter who the employer will be and the kind of job, the third-country national is obliged to obtain an entry permit as per the provisions of the Legislation. Athletes/Coaches of Individual and Team Sports, priests, and tourist representatives are excluded from the procedure for an entry permit since they can enter with an entry visa from the consular authorities of the Republic abroad. Accomodation After arriving in the Republic, the third-country national is required to proceed at the Civil Registry and Migration Department in order to be registered in the Aliens Register and obtain the temporary residence and employment permit by submitting an application and fees. Submission of an application An application for entry, residence and work permit can only be submitted at the Migration Department in Nicosia . To find out whether an appointment is needed follow this link . The application | Official source |
Official sources
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