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Cyprus EU Blue Card

10 facts quoted from the official source

For highly qualified paid employment in Cyprus in ICT, pharmaceutical research or specified maritime activities at the current salary threshold.

Salary required
€43,632/yr
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Annual Gross Salary Min EurThe current national minimum gross annual salary is EUR 43,632.checked 2026-07-26
  • Eligible Sector RequiredThe current national route is limited to the listed sectors.
  • Highly Qualified Paid Employment RequiredThe job must be highly qualified paid employment.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Excluded Statuses ApplyAsylum applicants, temporary-protection beneficiaries, researchers, long-term residents and certain posted or irregular workers are excluded.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryCyprus accepts Blue Card applications for ICT, pharmaceutical research and maritime sectors at a minimum gross annual salary of EUR 43,632.checked 2026-07-26
  • How and where to applyBlue Card applications are submitted at the Migration Department headquarters.
  • Official source basisCyprus accepts Blue Card applications for ICT, pharmaceutical research and maritime sectors at a minimum gross annual salary of EUR 43,632.checked 2026-07-26
  • Quota Applies In Listed SectorsCyprus states that no admission quota applies to the listed Blue Card sectors.
  • Report summaryCyprus accepts Blue Card applications for ICT, pharmaceutical research and maritime sectors at a minimum gross annual salary of EUR 43,632.checked 2026-07-26
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Standard Processing Days MaxThe standard processing period is up to ninety days for a complete application.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Cyprus?
The official source states: For highly qualified paid employment in Cyprus in ICT, pharmaceutical research or specified maritime activities at the current salary threshold.
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is €43,632/yr (salary), from the official record.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.cy page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and validity are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.cyLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Cyprus government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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