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Cyprus visas

Cyprus work visa

EU single market citizens can work in Cyprus without a visa. Cyprus also permits the listed visa-free nationals to work during their visa-free stay.

Ways to get a Cyprus work visa

  2. Work during a visa-free stay

    No visa needed

    Cyprus permits ordinary-passport holders covered by the listed short-stay visa waiver to work during their visa-free stay.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Who needs it

Workers outside these exemptions need to establish which Cypriot permission applies. Specific work visa application rules are not given here.

Who doesn't

EU single market citizens can work without a visa. The listed ordinary-passport visa-free nationals may also work during their permitted visa-free stay.

Good to know

  • Work during a visa-free visit must stay within the permitted visit length.
  • Permission to work cannot be assumed merely because you hold a visitor visa.
  • Longer stays generally require a long-stay visa or residence permit for people outside the EU single market.

Questions

Do I need a work visa for Cyprus?

Workers outside these exemptions need to establish which Cypriot permission applies. Specific work visa application rules are not given here. EU single market citizens can work without a visa. The listed ordinary-passport visa-free nationals may also work during their permitted visa-free stay.

What are the ways to get a work visa for Cyprus?

There are 2 options: Work under European free movement rules (no visa at all); Work during a visa-free stay (no visa at all).

Who can go to Cyprus without a work visa?

Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland can live and work in Cyprus without a visa. Cyprus permits ordinary-passport holders covered by the listed short-stay visa waiver to work during their visa-free stay.

How long can I stay on a Cyprus work visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period for work during an ordinary-passport visa-free stay.

What rules do I have to follow on a Cyprus work visa?

Work during a visa-free visit must stay within the permitted visit length.

Does my passport change whether I need a work visa for Cyprus?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Cyprus visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a work visa for Cyprus be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Cyprus work visa rules?

On Cyprus's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my work visa once I am in Cyprus?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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