🇨🇾 Cyprus · Employer-sponsored work
Category E — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,700 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 11,500 |
| Proof of savings | €430,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €500 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/companies-investors-permanent-residence-3/immigration-permits/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,700.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary
“Category E — Persons who have been offered and intend to accept permanent employment in the Republic, which will not create undue local competition — no salary threshold stated”
Proof of savings
Job offer
Employer sponsor
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.