Cyprus short-term general employment permit
For third-country nationals with general employment in Cyprus applying for entry and temporary work permission of up to three months.
Core requirements
A job offer, contract or employer arrangement meeting the route rules is required.
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Skill, qualification or professional-recognition evidence is required when the role, employer or law requires it.
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Any nationality, sector, salary, recruitment, labour-market or other authority assessment in force when applying must be met.
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Official sources
- General employment up to three monthsMigration Department of Cyprus · Reviewed 2026-09-04
How immigration works in Cyprus — the process in order, the current figures with their dates, and what commonly blocks an application.
General educational information only, not personalized immigration or legal advice. Requirements can change; confirm them with the responsible government authority before acting. Next scheduled review: 2026-12-04.