·Republic of Cyprus·Material change·In force
Cyprus remunerated-employment permit guidance refreshed
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
Cyprus Migration Department guidance published 30 December 2025 confirms current permit duration, fees and examination timing for general remunerated employment.
What changed
Policy claim 1
Cyprus states that a third-country national working in the Republic needs the relevant entry permit and temporary residence and work permit; the permit may be valid for 1 to 3 years, examination is completed within 4 months for complete applications, and the page lists the applicable EUR 120, EUR 130 and EUR 70 charges.
Claim ID: cy-2026-10-employment-permit-refresh#claim-1·Cite this claim
Source: Cyprus Migration Department - Remunerated employment (Migration Department (Cyprus))·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 2
The Cyprus page notes that employment contracts signed on or after 1 January 2026 are no longer subject to stamp duty following repeal of the Stamp Duty Laws, while pre-2026 contracts remain subject to the former regime.
Claim ID: cy-2026-10-employment-permit-refresh#claim-2·Cite this claim
Source: Cyprus Migration Department - Remunerated employment (Migration Department (Cyprus))·source verified ·page reviewed
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Cyprus Migration Department - Remunerated employment ↗ · Migration Department (Cyprus)
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