Blue Card Cyprus: the EU Blue Card for highly qualified employees

The EU Blue Card is for highly qualified non-EU employees with a high salary in specific sectors.

Salaryat least €43,632 gross a year
SectorsICT, pharmacy research, maritime (not ship's crew)
Typical processingabout 3 months
Check my case for freeSee the steps
A team meeting in a bright office in LimassolChecked 24 October 2026

Steps and timeline

  1. 1

    Check sector and salary

    1 day
  2. 2

    Documents

    Degree of at least 3 years (or 3 years' experience in ICT), contract of at least 6 months at the set salary, criminal record, medical tests.

    2–4 weeks
  3. 3

    Apply

    Filed at the Migration Department headquarters in Nicosia.

    1 week
  4. 4

    Decision

    about 3 months

Official forms explained

Official forms: Declaration on honour · how to fill it in, MBCEU1 · how to fill it in, Unemployment notification · how to fill it in

Who does what

What you do

  • Share your situation and goals
  • Collect documents from home
  • Agree the scope of work in writing

What we do

  • Check the requirements for your case
  • Prepare the documents and file the application
  • Follow up until the decision

Your coordinator

  • Plans the work and next steps
  • Keeps one timeline for everything
  • Reminds you of renewals and deadlines

What affects the cost

The price depends on your situation. We explain the scope and expected costs before work begins.

Your situationNumber of peopleUrgency

Questions

Is it better than the fast track?

It depends on your company; an advocate compares both routes for your case.

Sources

Figures checked 24 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.

Check your case for free

A coordinator replies within one working day with the next steps.

ServicesSearchCheck my case