Family members of certain third country nationals that are legally residing in Cypurs (FR family reunification) / Family members access to the labour market | Τμήμα Αρχείου Πληθυσμού και Μετανάστευσης

Spouses/partners in civil unions have direct access to employment, with the same terms and conditions as the sponsor. Spouses/ partners in civil unions of long-term residents and intra-corporate transferees have free access to the labour market, which also includes self-employment.
Spouses/ partners in civil unions of employees at companies of foreign interests have free access to paid employment, i.e. a sealed contract from the Department of Labour is not required for their employment in a Cypriot company, provided that the conditions of the legislation for the issuance of a single employment permit are met. Such Spouses/ partners in civil unions do not have access to self-employment.