Work permit (employment / EU Blue Card) (Άδεια διαμονής και απασχόλησης)
Work permit (employment / EU Blue Card) is a residence route in Cyprus (Empleo). 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.
| Categoría | Empleo |
|---|---|
| Inversión | — |
| Tasas (familia) | — |
| Ingresos / año | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Estancia mín. | — |
| RP | 5 |
| Ciudadanía | 7 |
| Trabajo | yes |
| Requisitos | non-EU nationals |
| Impuestos | Worldwide 0–35%; 50%/20% inbound exemptions |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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