🇨🇾 Cyprus · Employer-sponsored work
Domestic work (DW) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €460 |
| Minimum annual salary | €5,520 (≈ EUR 24,000 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
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/domestic-work-dw/.
- Typical processing: ~120 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €460.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Salary of domestic workers... The minimum monthly gross salary is €460 regardless of the country of origin of the domestic worker.”
“The duration of a temporary residence and work permit may last up to three consecutive years... There is no maximum duration of stay for domestic workers. It is a temporary residence and work permit; page silent on permanent residence.”
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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.