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The standard combined residence-and-employment permit for non-EU workers hired outside the specialist routes. Most applications require a prior labour-market test through the Department of Labour unless the salary exceeds the stated exemption level.
Third-country nationals offered employment by a Cyprus-registered employer in a sector not covered by a specialist scheme.
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The General Employment (Single) Permit is the standard combined residence-and-employment permit for non-EU workers hired outside the specialist routes. Most applications need a labour-market test unless the salary exceeds the stated exemption level.
Family reunification is possible in many cases, allowing your spouse and minor children to obtain residence permits, but eligibility and the spouse's right to work depend on your category and employer.
The permit is tied to the employer who sponsored it, so changing jobs normally requires a new permit application; some categories let you change if you secure new employment within a short window.
It is typically issued for a fixed term linked to the employment contract and is renewable, with overall maximum durations that vary by sector and category of worker.
The employer must obtain approval for the position, respect quota limits on third-country staff, offer lawful pay and conditions, and sponsor the application.
It is for third-country nationals coming to work for a Cyprus employer in roles not covered by a specialised scheme such as the EU Blue Card or the companies-of-foreign-interest route.
A refusal can usually be challenged through the available review or appeal channels, and if you lose your sponsoring job your residence basis ends unless you quickly secure new qualifying employment.
