Employment of Students from Third Countries
What you need to know
Students who are nationals of third countries may now work in Cyprus, in paid economic activity, under certain conditions and for certain kinds of work.
Full time students of recognised Colleges are allowed to start working after the first 6 months of their arrival in Cyprus (up to 20 hours per week while college is in session and up to 38 hours during vacations, in specific occupations and specified sectors of economic activity).
The main documents necessary for those wishing to work – and for their employers – are the following:
· a valid residence permit
· an employment contract, signed by the two parties
· a time-table of studies – which should not coincide with the working hours.
Students should first get a student permit from the Immigration Authorities. They should then sign a contract of employment, with an employer, and submit it to a District Employment Office for approval. The Employment Office will check the main conditions and if satisfied will approve the contract.
· an employment contract, signed by the two parties
· a time-table of studies – which should not coincide with the working hours.
Students should first get a student permit from the Immigration Authorities. They should then sign a contract of employment, with an employer, and submit it to a District Employment Office for approval. The Employment Office will check the main conditions and if satisfied will approve the contract.