Third-country workers & employers
What this service covers
Hiring from outside the EU involves the employer and the employee at the same time. The employer needs approval to recruit, and the employee needs a permit to enter, live and work in Cyprus.
We handle both sides as one case. You get one point of contact and a written list of what each side must provide, so nothing waits on a missing document.
Employer approvals
Applications for approval to employ third-country staff, by sector and role.
Entry and work permits
A permit application for each employee, prepared to current requirements.
Employment contracts
Contracts checked against the terms the application requires.
Arrival support
Medical tests, registration and collection of the permit after arrival.
What we need from you
Each case starts with an eligibility assessment. From there we send a written checklist for the employer and the employee.
- Company registration and employer details
- The role, the sector and the proposed terms
- A valid passport and recent photos for each employee
- Qualifications and references where the role requires them
How long it takes
Processing times depend on the authorities, the sector and the time of year. We tell you where your application stands at every stage, and we do not promise dates we do not control.
After the permit
Permits carry an expiry date and conditions. We record both and contact you ahead of renewal, so the next application starts in time.
Request a consultation
Tell us who is included and when you plan to move. We reply in writing.