Cyprus work visa for indians

A Cyprus work visa allows Indians to visit Cyprus for employment purposes; however, specific requirements must be met in order to get this visa. These requirements are:

• The applicant must have a valid Indian passport with a validity of at least 6 months

• The work visa applicant must be of legal age to work and apply for a work visa

• The applicant must have appropriate academic qualifications, job skills, and some work experience for the opportunity they are applying for in Cyprus

• The work visa applicant must provide proof of fixed income as per the minimum salary requirement threshold of Cyprus

• An official job contract from the Cyprus employer must be presented with a stamp from the Department of Labour. It means that the applicant must have an offer in hand in order to apply for a work visa

• Work visa permit (initiated by the employer) in case the applicant needs to stay in Cyprus for more than 3 months

Whenever Cyprus companies hire any employee of foreign nationality, they are required to fulfil certain formalities and get permission. For this, the employer needs to make applications to the Department of Labour; the department examines applications for these categories.

• Local Enterprises

• Companies with Foreign Investment

• Local Enterprises

• Local Cyprus enterprises that are hiring foreign nationals need to submit their applications to their District Labour Offices, which then verify that the following criteria are met for employment:

• Non-availability of qualified personnel ( European citizens or Cypriot) to satisfy and meet employer’s specific professional requirements

• Improvement of working conditions at the workplace

• Saving and better utilisation of the local labour force

• Terms and conditions for the employment of foreigners should be the same as for Cypriots

• After securing the initial approval from the Department of Labour for the employment of a certain number of foreign employees, Cypriot employers need to submit applications to the Migration Department and the Department of Civil Registry for the employment of specific foreigners.

• Moreover, the work permits are granted by the Director of the Civil Registry and Migration Department of Cyprus.

• Companies with Foreign Investment

• Cyprus companies with foreign investment who want to hire a foreign employee for their company need to fill out and submit an application form by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance.

Like any other nation in the world, Cyprus issues various visas to individuals from different nations based on their purpose and duration of stay in the country. Here, we will focus on the types of work visas issued by the Cyprus government to Indian nationals who want to visit or stay in the country for employment purposes.

Work Visa: A work visa is a document that allows the holder to enter Cyprus for employment.

Work Permit: A work permit is a document that your employer in Cyprus will submit to the Government and then provide you. It is crucial, as it authorises you to work in Cyprus after you get there.

Residence Visa: Individuals visiting Cyprus for employment purposes and staying for more than 90 days must get a residence visa within seven days or one week of entering the country. It is the final document required to work and stay in Cyprus legally.

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In order to get a Cyprus work permit visa for Indian citizens, the applicant needs to submit these documents:

• Application forms signed and stamped by employer in Cyprus

• Form M.58 (application for Cyprus entrance issuance)

• Form M.64 (application for issuance of work authorisation)

• Photocopy of valid Indian passport

• Certificate of clean criminal record

• Recently authorised medical certificates clearing you of HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis B and C etc.

• Your original employment contract

• Travel and health insurance documents

• Cyprus visa application fees

[Note: If required, the authorities may ask the applicant to provide some additional documents. To get additional information regarding this, visit the official website of the Civil Registry and Migration Department of Cyprus or VFS Global.]

Here is the step-by-step process for getting a Cyprus work visa for Indians.

Step 1: The first and foremost requirement for getting a Cyprus work permit is that you have an employment offer from any Cyprus employer.

Step 2: Next, your employer in Cyprus will apply for a work permit to the District Labour office on your behalf. It is the employer’s responsibility to get you a work visa.

Step 3: Once your application has been approved and the employer has gotten the necessary documents, then they need to apply for a Cyprus work permit visa at the Civil Registry and Migration Department (CRMD).

Step 4: After obtaining a work permit from CRMD, you (the employee) need to apply for a work visa at the Embassy/Consulate of Cyprus in India.

Step 5: Now that you (the employee) have the work visa and work permit, you are allowed to enter Cyprus.

Step 6: Once you enter Cyprus, you need to apply for a residence permit within 7 days of entering the country. You can connect with the local police department or immigration unit for this.

Step 7: Finally, after obtaining all the visas and permits, you are legally allowed to work and reside in Cyprus.

Here is the list of Cyprus work visa application fees for Indian citizens for various types of work visas.

It takes about 4 to 6 weeks for the Migration Department to process the work visa application after submission. Moreover, it can take up to 2-3 months to issue work visa documents and a further 3 to 4 months to close the entire application process.

Once you and your employer have fulfilled all the requirements for a Cyprus job visa for Indian citizens, you can use the VFS Global website to track your visa application status online.

You can perform a Cyprus work visa check online after at least one week of application.

Embassy of India in Cyprus

• Keep your Indian passport and other visa documents with you at all times and present them to the Immigration Department of Cyprus once you land in the country.

• If you are a first-time applicant, you will receive a physical work visa card and sticker on your visa documents; then, you will be able to start your job.

• Apply for a residence permit within one of reaching Cyprus; for this, you can visit the Central offices of the Civil Registry and Migration Centre or the local police department.

• In case of any employment-related issues like late salary payments, terms of employment, or unfair practices, then visit the High Commission of India in Cyprus.

• Do not give your passport, visa, or employment documents to any individuals whose identity can not be verified. Moreover, if your employer asks you for your original passport and visa documents, make sure that you have multiple copies of them with you.

• Do not sign blank documents or other employment contracts during your stay in Cyprus. Engaging in ill practices in Cyprus can lead to severe consequences, such as imprisonment or deportation.

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