Cyprus work visa: work and residence permits for non-EU employees

Non-EU employees need a work and residence permit. The route depends on company ownership, salary and sector; the employer applies.

Fast trackCompanies of foreign interests
Fast-track salaryAt least €2,500 gross a month
ContractAt least 2 years on the fast track
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A team meeting in a bright office in LimassolChecked 28 October 2026

Find your route

Route finder for employers

1 minute

We are a company. We want to from and pay them a month.

Your route
Fast-track company
Timeline
About a month after BSC registration
Who does the work
Licensed administrative service provider

Steps and timeline

  1. 1

    Choose the route

    Ownership, salary, sector.

    1–2 days
  2. 2

    Employee documents

    Diplomas, records, medical tests.

    2–4 weeks
  3. 3

    Employer files

    Contract and application.

    1 week
  4. 4

    Decision

    4 weeks–4 months

Official forms explained

Official forms: MBCS4 · how to fill it in, Mailing address declaration · how to fill it in, MGEN3 · how to fill it in, Declaration on honour · how to fill it in, Release agreement · how to fill it in, MBCEU1 · how to fill it in, Unemployment notification · how to fill it in, MSUP2 · how to fill it in, MICT2 / MICTM2 · how to fill it in, General contract · 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

Who applies, the employer or the employee?

The employer.

Can the employee start before approval?

No: the employee starts once the permit is approved; plan the start date after approval.

Sources

Figures checked 28 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.

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

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