Highly skilled non-EU professionals in the sectors of Pharmaceutical Research, Shipping and Information and Communication Technology can now apply in Cyprus for an EU Blue Card.

Offering seamless access to the EU market, the EU Blue Card ensures equal treatment in employment, education and social benefits. Candidates must meet a minimum annual salary threshold of €43,632 (gross), with applications processed within 90 days.

Key advantages:

• Business mobility – Blue Card holders can engage in short and long-term business travel within EU countries (excluding Denmark and Ireland), provided there’s documented business purpose
• Family integration – Eligible professionals may reunite with family members, with spouses granted employment rights
• Security – Holders enjoy the unprecedented benefit of temporary unemployment as well as equal treatment in employment, education and social benefits
• Path to citizenship – With an eligible employer, Blue Card holders can apply for Cypriot citizenship
• Long-Term residency benefits – Time spent in different EU member states counts toward EU long-term residency status.
• Unbound by the 90 day rule – The EU Blue Card allows entry into Cyprus regardless of the period of absence

For further information, contact:

Areti Zinga

Corporate Relocations Leader

This material is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a replacement for professional advice or consultation.