Work permit (employment / EU Blue Card) (Άδεια διαμονής και απασχόλησης)
Work permit (employment / EU Blue Card) is a residence route in Cyprus (תעסוקה). Employer-sponsored with labour-market test, or BFU fast track / EU Blue Card (salary ≥ ~€43k).
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide 0–35%; 50%/20% inbound exemptions
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| קטגוריה | תעסוקה |
|---|---|
| השקעה | — |
| אגרות (משפחה) | — |
| הכנסה / שנה | — |
| נכסים | — |
| שהיית מינ׳ | — |
| קבע | 5 |
| אזרחות | 7 |
| עבודה | yes |
| זכאים | non-EU nationals |
| מס | Worldwide 0–35%; 50%/20% inbound exemptions |
| נכון ל | 2026-10 |
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