💼 Who Can Apply for a Cyprus Business Visa?

The Cyprus Business Visa is designed for:

• Professionals entering Cyprus for employment under a verified work contract

• Entrepreneurs or foreign investors engaging in business activity in the country

• Employees of foreign companies or multinational firms operating in Cyprus

• Skilled workers where no qualified Cypriot nationals are available

Note: Applicants must be residing outside Cyprus at the time of application.

🛂 Entry and Work Permit Process

The process for a Cyprus Business Visa and Work Permit involves:

1. Employer-Sponsored Application:
   Your future employer in Cyprus must submit the visa application on your behalf to the Civil Registry and Migration Department, via the District Aliens and Immigration Branch of the Police.

2. Labour Market Approval:
   The application must include a work contract stamped by the Department of Labour under the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance, verifying that there are no qualified Cypriot workers for the job position.

3. Final Processing & Entry Permit:
   After approval from labour authorities, the Civil Registry and Migration Department will issue the entry and work permits if no objections exist against the applicant.

📋 Required Documents for Cyprus Business Visa

To ensure approval, the employer must submit the following documents along with the application:

• Application Forms M.58 and M.64 (completed and signed)

• A photocopy of the foreign applicant’s passport

• A clean criminal record certificate from the applicant’s home country (attested)

• Recent medical examination certificates (including tests for hepatitis, HIV, TB, etc.)

• A bank letter of guarantee (ranging from CY£200–CY£500 based on applicant’s origin) to cover potential repatriation expenses

  Must be valid for 6 months beyond the contract expiry date

• A work contract stamped by:

  • Department of Labour

  • Revenue Stamps Registrar (with revenue stamp)

• A non-refundable application fee of CY£20 (payable upon submission)

⏳ Processing Time

The average processing time for Cyprus Business Visa applications may range from 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the employer’s documentation and verification process.

🔍 Important Notes

• Applicants must NOT be in Cyprus at the time of application.

• Entry into Cyprus is only allowed after the official work and entry permits are issued.

• Any applicant without valid health screening or clean background may face rejection.

• Employment is allowed only in the specific role and company stated in the approved contract.

💼 Why Choose Us?

We provide expert legal and documentation support to clients looking for business or employment immigration to Cyprus, especially from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and other non-EU countries.

✅ Guidance on employer eligibility and job roles
✅ Documentation and contract preparation
✅ Fast-tracked processing with Cyprus authorities
✅ Legal compliance, bank guarantee help, and medical form assistance
✅ Visa follow-up and entry clearance support

📞 Contact our immigration team today to begin your application for a Cyprus Business Visa or Work Permit. Whether you’re looking to start a job or explore business opportunities, we’ll help you every step of the way.