WORK PERMIT IN CYPRUS

Often people move to other EU countries in search of a better life, probably the most popular is Cyprus, because it is in the EU, in the summer you can work and relax.

Documents entitling to work in Cyprus

In Cyprus, various work visas are granted, which give the right to work:

• A – this visa is issued when conducting individual business in agriculture
• B – this type of visa is issued to companies operating in the mining industry
• C – this type of visa is provided for non-employment work in the field of trade
• D – provided for scientific and research activities.
• E – this type of visa is the most popular, because it is provided for employment in the company.

That is, a work permit must be issued to all persons who plan to work in Cyprus.

Are there privileged categories that do not need to obtain additional work permits?

• Accredited journalists and correspondents
• Icon painters
• Highly qualified staff working in companies with a total turnover of more than 1,000,000 million or 100,000 euros and operating within the framework of economic development priorities
• Athletes and coaches of sports teams or independent athletes and coaches
• Citizens of Syria of Cretan origin – Kurds
• Citizens of third parties who are homogeneous to Greek citizenship and nationality.

The work permit is obtained according to this algorithm, you must first find an employer, enter into an employment contract with him, on the basis of which the Cypriot company must obtain a permit and after these stages a person can apply to the consulate for a work visa.

Cypriot law sets working time requirements – working hours may not exceed 8 hours per day, no more than 48 hours per week. Two days off is required.

There are also wage requirements – the average salary is 1,932 euros per month for one person.

The minimum wage is set – sellers, nannies, clerks and caretakers can not receive less than 874 euros per month, with a further increase in such a salary – 924 euros.

What documents are required to obtain a work visa?

• Completed and signed questionnaire
• Foreign passport
• Certificate of insanity
• Medical certificate confirming the ability to work and the absence of dangerous diseases
• Certificate of adequate financial security for the stay on the island
• Seal of employment certified by the Ministry of Labor

So, contact our company if you need legal advice, including questions about obtaining a work permit in Cyprus?

• How to work legally in Cyprus?
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• How to get a work visa in Cyprus?
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• How to confirm the legality of entry into Cyprus?

Depending on the type of your business, our specialists will select the best option for obtaining a work permit and help in obtaining it.