Frequently Asked Questions

Proficiency in English in Cyprus is tangibly higher than in several European countries, and it can be commonly found in road signs and public signs. With foreign language classes compulsory since 2008, which includes English, it is roughly estimated around 80% of Cypriots have command over the English language.

Cyprus is one of the top 3 EU countries for migration: 22.7% of citizens are foreign-born. The immigration rate remains quite high: in 2021, 27 non-EU citizens per 1000 people arrived in the country. The island is very popular among foreigners, so you will find expats from your country who moved there earlier.

EU citizens are free to enter, leave, travel and live in Cyprus and may also engage in any economic activity, either as paid employees or self employed persons, service providers or engage in any educational opportunity in Cyprus, under the same conditions as Cypriot citizens.

Any non-EU national who wants to live and work in Cyprus has to obtain a Cyprus work permit. Before obtaining a work permit, travelers must obtain an entry visa suitable for their stay in Cyprus. In this case, those seeking employment must travel on a work visa.

Yes, it is possible to live permanently in Cyprus without knowing Greek! If you have a good command of English, your employment does not require knowledge of Greek. Employers may ask from potential employees to have basic knowledge of the Greek language.

The island is experiencing a shortage of labor and service personnel. The most in demand are administrators, hotel managers, guides, waiters in the tourism sector, teachers in the educational sector, and construction workers in the development of infrastructure projects and construction.

The median salary in Cyprus is 1,860 Euros per month. This represents the middle salary value, meaning about half the population earns less than this amount while the other half earns a monthly salary of more than 1,860 Euros.

Both public and private hospitals can be found in all of Cyprus's major cities. Public healthcare in Cyprus is funded by taxes and administered by the Ministry of Health. Public healthcare is either free or low-cost for EU citizens. Private healthcare generally has affordable fees for everyone.

European citizens may drive using their country's driving license. European driving licenses are officially recognized by Cyprus law and do not require replacement. Non-European visitors may drive using their country's driving license for a maximum period of 30 days or on a valid international driving license. In Cyprus, law enforcement officers are authorized to give on-the-spot fixed penalty fines.

Yes, In Cyprus they drive on the left-hand side of the road and overtake on the right. In Europe, left-hand traffic is rare. Apart from Great Britain and Ireland, only Malta and Cyprus drive on the left - two Mediterranean islands that were once British colonies.