Cyprus first
ICT permit
The Cyprus company applies while the transferee is abroad; examined within 90 days.
Options
Up to 90 days
Short-term mobility
For holders of another EU country's ICT permit: written notification only, no Cyprus permit.
Over 90 days
Long-term mobility permit
For holders of another EU country's ICT permit; the person can start work while the application is pending.
Steps and timeline
- 11 week
Check eligibility
Same group, the right role (manager, specialist or paid graduate trainee) and prior employment in the group: 12 months for managers and specialists.
- 22–4 weeks
Documents
Group link, prior employment, contract and qualifications certified by the Department of Labour, plus medical certificate, full medical insurance and criminal record.
- 3up to 90 days
Apply
The Cyprus company files form MICT2 at the Migration Department head office while the transferee is still abroad. The fee is €180 and a complete application is examined within 90 days.
- 4after arrival
Arrival
The transferee brings the remaining documents, registers in the Aliens Register and gives biometrics and a signature.
Documents
Documents
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Official form: MICT2 / MICTM2 · how to fill it in
The exact list depends on your situation; we confirm it before filing.
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
Common mistakes
- Filing an incomplete application; the 90 days count only from the date it is complete
- Documents not certified by the Department of Labour
- Using an ICT permit for a posting of 90 days or less
- Missing the 75-day deadline to challenge a refusal in the Administrative Court
What affects the cost
The price depends on your situation. We explain the scope and expected costs before work begins.
Role: managers and specialists up to 3 years, trainees up to 1 yearCyprus as the first EU country or mobility from another EU countryFamily members joiningHow quickly documents can be certified
Questions
How long does an ICT permit take in Cyprus?
The Migration Department examines an application within 90 days of submission, provided it is complete; otherwise from the date it is completed.
How much does an ICT permit cost in Cyprus?
€180 for registration, entry permit and ICT permit, €110 where the person already has an Alien Registration Card, and €85 for renewal.
How long is an ICT permit valid?
Up to 3 years for managers and specialists and 1 year for trainees, or the transfer period if shorter. It lets the person work in any group company in Cyprus.
Can an intra-corporate transferee bring their family?
Yes, under family reunification rules with variations that make it easier. The application fee is €200, and the spouse may work.
What if the employee already has an ICT permit from another EU country?
For up to 90 days in any 180 the company abroad only notifies the Migration Department, which has 20 days to object. Longer stays need a long-term mobility permit, fee €160.
ICT or fast track?
It depends on your structure; we compare both for your case.
Sources
- Migration Department: intra-corporate transfer, checked 22 October 2026
- Migration Department: ICT application forms, checked 22 October 2026
- European Commission, EU Immigration Portal: intra-corporate transferee in Cyprus, checked 22 October 2026
Figures checked 22 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.