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Cyprus's flagship national route for hiring highly skilled third-country staff. Companies with significant foreign ownership or investment can register with the Business Support Centre and then employ third-country Directors and Key Personnel under a streamlined permit process, without a labour-market test.
Third-country nationals hired as Directors or highly skilled Key Personnel by a registered Company of Foreign Interests.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Cyprus's Digital Nomad Visa is for non-EU nationals who work remotely for employers or clients based outside Cyprus. It operates under an annual cap and requires proof of stable foreign-sourced income of at least EUR 3,500 net per month.
Cyprus launched its EU Blue Card in July 2025 for highly qualified non-EU professionals in designated sectors — ICT, pharmacy for research, and maritime — backed by an officially set minimum salary. It suits degree-holders with a qualifying job offer in those fields.
The General Employment (Single) Permit is the standard combined residence-and-employment permit for non-EU workers hired outside the specialist routes. Most applications need a labour-market test unless the salary exceeds the stated exemption level.
The Researcher Residence Permit is for non-EU researchers carrying out research in Cyprus under a hosting agreement with an approved research organisation. Researchers may stay up to 12 months afterwards to seek work or start a business.
Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, always confirm details with the official source.