🇨🇾 Cyprus · Seasonal Work
Seasonal work (ESW) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €170 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 8 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/seasonal-work-esw/.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
“Employment contracts should be stamped.”
https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/seasonal-work-esw/ · verified 2026-06-22
Employer sponsor
https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/seasonal-work-esw/ · verified 2026-06-22
Age range
https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/seasonal-work-esw/ · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/seasonal-work-esw/ · verified 2026-06-22
Open to all nationalities
https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/seasonal-work-esw/ · verified 2026-06-22
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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 2026-06-22.