Cyprus Work Permits for Foreign Interest Companies
Employment of third-country nationals who are employed by foreign interest companies/business, as well as for Cyprus companies who add value to the economy of Cyprus.
The eligible companies are:
- Foreign businesses/companies operating in Cyprus or foreign businesses/companies intending to operate in Cyprus and who operate independent offices in Cyprus, which must be separate from any private residence or other office;
- Cyprus Shipping Companies;
- Cyprus Companies relating to high-end technology and innovation;
- Cyprus pharmaceutical companies or Cyprus companies who are engaged in the field of biogenetics and biotechnology.
Employment of third country national specialists with: A minimum gross monthly salary of 2,500 EUR;
Family re-unification rights of third-country national belonging to the Business Facilitation Unit
Under this new government proposal, immediate and free access to the labour market is offered to the spouses of the persons who have obtained residency and work permit in Cyprus through the Business Facilitation.
Simplify and fast-track the process of granting work permits
Taking a step back to acknowledge the unnecessary delays and the fact that the current processes were time consuming, the Ministry of Interior is working on amending the applicable regulations in order to simplify the procedure and reduce the criteria for obtaining a valid work permit.
Citizenship
Last but not least, an employee that has completed four or five years of residency and employment in Cyprus, depending on the level of Greek language certificate they hold they can apply for fast-track naturalization.
Our specialized team of immigration lawyers and consultants assist our clients on successfully applying for Employment Permit in Cyprus.
We ensure that the relevant filing forms are well completed and that you are represented by our firm on every step of the process. We shall further let you know in advance what might be needed or will it be necessary for your successful outcome.
