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Sheet: Employment

Common Business and Employment Categories - Cyprus
 |  | Employee with exceptional academic qualifications | Unqualified Employee | Seasonal Workers | Employee [NAME] | CAT. A - Executive Director (of company with foreign investment / interest) | CAT. B - Middle-management staff, executive staff, other key personel (of company with foreign investment / interests) | CAT. C - supporting staff (of company with foreign investment / interests) | Foreign Student | Domestic  Worker
Work / Employment | Applicability? | Employee must possess exceptional academic qualifications. | Employees with no qualifications who  provide temporary solutions to an undertaking that is required to evolve technologicaly so that in the future the undertaking will be needing fewer employees of such nature. | Employees of a business in the field/industry of argicultural or tourism. | Intra-company transfer of employee who has been employed by the sending company outside Cyprus who is being transferred to a subsidiary or affiliate of the foreign company in Cyprus. | Employment as Executive Director of a company under foreign ownership. | Includes Directors not considered to be Executive as well as other middle management staff or other managerial, clerical or technical personnel. | All third-country nationals employed in othern professional, managerial, technical clerical e.t.c positions in Cyprus and do not fall in categories (a) or (b) of the foreign owned company. | Foreign nationals who study in local education institutions. | Employer must meet certain criteria relating to the family's annual income, number of children, special needs.
 | Quota or [NAME]? | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Five Executive Directors unless the Civil Registry and Migration Department (CRMD) is persuaded that a greater number is justified. | Ten employees permitted under this category, unless  is justified to employ more. | N/A | N/A | N/A
 | Is Secondment to the Destination Country Allowed with No Local Employer  (i.e. for work on client sites on behalf of the foreign employer)? | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No
 | Must the Employer have a Legal Presence in the Destination Country to obtain this permit/visa? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
 | Is a Local Contract Required? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
 | Must the Employee be Paid Locally? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
 | Is There a Minimum Wage Requirement? | Yes,  over EYR35.000  annually excluding bonuses | Yes, standard minimum wage requirement | Yes, standard minimum wage requirement | Yes, standard minimum wage requirement | Yes, EYR45.006 | Yes, (EYR23.503 - EYR45.005) | maximum salary is EUR 23.503 | No; only part-time employement allowed in certain industry sectors | Yes, monthly income EYR460
 | Is there an Age Restriction/Requirement? | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No
 | Where is the Application Submitted? | Application submitted to the District Labor Office and the  Department of Civil Registry and Migration | Application submitted to the District Labor Office and the  Department of Civil Registry and Migration | Application submitted to the District Labor Office and the  Department of Civil Registry and Migration | Application submitted to the District Labor Office and the  Department of Civil Registry and Migration | Application submitted to the Department of Civil Registry and Migration | Application submitted to the Department of Civil Registry and Migration | Application  submitted to the District Aliens and Immigration Branches of the Police except for the District of Nicosia where the application is filed to the CRMD of Nicosia. | Application submitted to the District Labor Office and the  Department of Civil Registry and Migration | Application submitted to the District Labor Office and the  Department of Civil Registry and Migration
 | Government Processing Time? | 6 weeks - 2 months depending on volume of applications at the time of filing | 6 weeks - 2 months depending on volume of applications at the time of filing | 6 weeks - 2 months depending on volume of applications at the time of filing | 6 weeks - 2 months depending on volume of applications at the time of filing | 6 weeks - 2 months depending on volume of applications at the time of filing | 6 weeks - 2 months depending on volume of applications at the time of filing | 6 weeks - 2 months depending on volume of applications at the time of filing | 6 weeks - 2 months depending of volume on applications at the time of filing | 6 weeks - 2 months depending of volume on applications at the time of filing
 | Maximum Initial Period of Stay? | up to 2 years | Up to 2 years | May - November for tourism sector, October - June for argicultural sector | Up to 2 years | Up to 2 years | Up to 2 years | Up to 2 years | As long as the foreign national is undertake studies at a local education institution | 4 years
 | Maximum Number of Extensions (Total Time) Allowed? | possibility of extension once | possibility of extension for a further period of 2 years | once, 4 months extension | possibility of extension for a further period of 2 years | No restrictions | No restrictions | No restrictions | No maximum as long as the person is still performing his studies in Cyprus | once, for a further period of 2 years unless special circumstances arise
 | Geographical  Limitation on Activities Undertaken in the Destination Country? | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the petition. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the petition. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the petition. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the petition. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the petition. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the petition. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the application. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the application. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the application.
 | Registration Requirements on Arrival Before Working? | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None
 | [NAME]? | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | No, but changes of address should be reported to USCIS within 10 days of any move. | employee must reside with the employers or provide accomodation
 | Academic Qualifications Required? | Yes, depending on specific position | None | Yes, depending on specific position | Yes, depending on specific position | Yes, depending on specific position | Yes, depending on specific position | Yes, depending on specific position | None | None
 | [NAME]? | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None
 | Previous Employment or Work Experience Requirements? | Yes, depending on specific position | None | None | employed by the parent/affiliate company abroad | Yes, depending on specific position | Yes, depending on specific position | Yes, depending on specific position | No | None
 | Are there any Age Restrictions? | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No, fit to perform duties
 | Must there be a Test of the Resident Labor Market? | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No
 | Does it lead to Settlement/Permanent Residence/Citizenship? | Not necessarily, however, in certain cases the employee may be eligible to apply for. | No | No | Not necessarily, however, in certain cases the employee may be eligible to apply for. | Not necessarily, however, in certain cases the employee may be eligible to apply for. | Not necessarily, however, in certain cases the employee may be eligible to apply for. | Not necessarily, however, in certain cases the employee may be eligible to apply for. | No | No
 | Can Dependents Accompany Applicant? | Yes. Bank Guarantee may be required. | Yes. Bank Guarantee may be required. | Yes. Difficult due to the short term of employment. Bank Guarantee may be required. | Yes. Bank Guarantee may be required. | Yes. Bank Guarantee may be required. | Yes. Bank Guarantee may be required. | Yes. Bank Guarantee may be required. | Yes Bank Guarantee may be required. | Yes Bank Guarantee may be required.
 | Who Qualifies as a Dependent? | Legally married spouses and children under 18. | Legally married spouses and children under 18. | Legally married spouses and children under 18. | Legally married spouses and children under 18. | Legally married spouses and children under 18. | Legally married spouses and children under 21. | Legally married spouses and children under 18. | Legally married spouses and children under 18. | Legally married spouses and children under 18.
 | Can Dependents Work/Attend School? | Yes.  Work requires a separate application for authorization. | Yes.  Work requires a separate application for authorization. | Yes.  Work requires a separate application for authorization. | Yes.  Work requires a separate application for authorization. | Yes.  Work requires a separate application for authorization. | Yes.  Work requires a separate application for authorization. | Yes.  Work requires a separate application for authorization. | Yes.  Work requires a separate application for authorization. | Yes.  Work requires a separate application for authorization.
Business Visitor | How do Business Travelers enter the country? | Business travelers from countries outside the EU must apply for a visa permit at a Cyprus Consulate, in person, before traveling to Cyprus. If they reside more than 200km far from the Consulate the applicant can mail the application.
 | What are considered legitimate business activities and what are the requirements for business travel? | While in Cyprus, Business Visitors may: attend meetings and consult with business associates; attend scientific, professional, educational or business conferences; attend short-term (unpaid) training; and negotiate contracts.   Business travelers are only permitted to stay for the period stated on their visa; maximum duration of stay is 90 days.  It is preferable to present a company invitation and state the place of accomodation upon applying for a visa.
Other Considerations | Are There Grounds That Render Applicants Ineligible for a Permit or to Enter the Country? | Cyprus has many criminal grounds that may render a person inadmissible and/or ineligible for a visa. Anyone with a criminal and/or adverse immigration history should seek legal advice from a qualified Cyprus immigration lawyer.
 | Are Waivers for Ineligibility Possible? | A foreign national who is refused a visa permit  may re-apply and/or appeal against the decision upon receiving the reasons for rejection.
 | Timing for [NAME]? | N/A
 | Administrative Body for Removal/Deportation and Immigration Issues? | Cyprus Immigration law is governed by several different governmental/administrative agencies.  Cyprus Embassies and Consulates are under the administration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and are the visa adjudication part of the process.  Application for classification under immigration categories are handled by the Civil Registry and Immigration Department, which is under the auspices of the Ministry of Interior.  All labor related issues such as "wage and hour" determinations and types of contracts of employment are  governed by the District Labor Office under the supervision of the Ministry of Labor. The Labour Disputes Committee comprising  of a representative of the Civil Registry and Migration Department as well as representatives of the Labour Relations Department and the Aliens & Immigration Department of the Police is responsible for examining complaints made by foreign employees against their local employers. The Ombudsman's Office handles certain immigration matters that relate to human rights issues and/or mismanagement by an administrative body. Deportation and [NAME] is handled by the appropriate branch of the Aliens & Immigration Department of the Police.