Can I work in Cyprus while holding a student residence permit?

Non-EU students in Cyprus can work part time while studying, but the right is conditional. You must be enrolled full time at a state-accredited institution, and you may work a maximum of 20 hours per week during term.

Employment is limited to specific eligible sectors, which have historically included areas such as restaurants and catering, cleaning services, agriculture and food-related activities, and your employment contract must be certified by the Department of Labour. Working outside these limits or without the required certification can jeopardise your student status. Always confirm the current list of permitted sectors and the exact hour limits against the official source before taking a job.