Cyprus work visa

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

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

Route	Fact	Value	Official source
Work route	Application fee (residence card, arc)	70 EUR	Official source
Work route	Application fee (issuance, entry and permit)	120 EUR	Official source
Work route	Application fee (issuance, permit issuance)	130 EUR	Official source
Work route	Processing time (standard, legal maximum)	4 months	Official source
Work route	First permit valid for	36 months	Official source
Work route	Can be renewed	yes	Official source
Work route	Job offer or employer sponsorship required	yes	Official source
Work route	Family can come along	yes	Official source
Work route	Where to apply	in the country	Official source

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

Route	Published work answer	Official source
Work route	The official page states the work conditions for this route.	Official source