Who needs a work permit in Cyprus

Any EU citizen wishing to work or open a business in Cyprus is not required to obtain a work permit, but there are some formalities that must be followed.

As a result, an increasing number of young EU citizens are considering moving to Cyprus to live, work, and raise their families.
The low crime rate, the slower paced way of life, and the Mediterranean climate are all very alluring.
However, you should make sure that you or any family members will be able to work in Cyprus and objectively assess your motivations and qualifications. What sort of work can you actually anticipate doing there?  Remember that you will be competing against highly skilled Cypriots.

Although the majority of people on the island (roughly 90%) speak English, you might find that some employment opportunities are unavailable to you unless you speak fluent Greek. Naturally, this is based on your choice of profession. Even if your credentials are in theory acceptable, you still need to pass Greek specialist exams if you want to practice a profession like law, engineering, or accounting. The industries where foreign credentials are more readily accepted are tourism, information technology, and construction, where expatriates who come to work in Cyprus typically find employment or launch businesses.

EU Citizens

Since Cyprus joined the EU, citizens from the EEA are guaranteed the same freedom to work in Cyprus as they do in all other EU nations. You can travel to Cyprus as an EU citizen and look for work for up to 90 days with just your passport or national identity card. However, you should start the application process for a temporary residence permit as soon as you can if your goal is to stay in the nation, whether to work or launch a business. Your employer should handle your application if you are working in Cyprus for a foreign company on a temporary basis.

Non-EU Citizens

Before entering Cyprus, non-EU nationals who want to work must obtain a work permit (along with a visa).
The Ministry of Labour must be convinced that a Cypriot or an EU citizen is not available to fill the position before issuing a work permit. Executive and Non-executive permits fall under separate categories. Executives are those who are partners or directors of Cyprus companies listed with the Registrar of Companies, as well as department managers of foreign corporations with Cyprus offices. Other managerial, professional, administrative, technical, and clerical staff are referred to as non-executive.
When issued, a work permit typically has a three- to one-year validity.