EU Blue Card Work Permit Scheme in Cyprus
From July 7th 2025, Cyprus is actively implementing the EU Blue Card scheme, offering a streamlined route for highly skilled non-EU nationals to live and work in the country.
What is the EU Blue Card?
The EU Blue Card is a residence and work permit designed for non-EU nationals with high qualifications and specialised skills in ICT, finance, energy, maritime, and professional services. It offers access to the European labour market, favourable residence rights, and mobility within the EU.
Key Features:
- Fast-track residence and work permit
- Minimum salary threshold aligned with Cyprus’s economic standards
- Possibility to bring family members under favourable conditions
- Short-term and long-term mobility options available
- Access to long-term residency as well as Cypriot Citizenship
- Subject to certain conditions 50% income tax exemption for employments commencing after July 2023
Whether you are a multinational employer looking to relocate key personnel or a professional seeking EU-based opportunities, the EU Blue Card scheme in Cyprus may be the solution.
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