On July 7, 2025, Cyprus began accepting requests for an EU Blue Card. For the first time, the country has entered the pan-European invitation program for highly qualified specialists. The program covers most of the EU countries, except Denmark and Ireland, which do not participate in the program.
Which option is suitable
Cyprus issues an EU Blue Card only to attract specialists from 3 sectors of the economy:
- IT;
- Pharmaceuticals;
- Shipping (excluding captains and crews)
The minimum wage should be from 43,632 €/year. For comparison, in Germany this figure reaches 48,300euros in 2025, in Greece — 31,918euros. Cyprus is positioned as an average option by European standards.
The European figures speak for themselves
In 2023, European countries issued a record number of Blue Cards — 89,037, which is 8.8% more than in the previous year. Germany dominates with 77.9% of the total number of issued cards, Poland ranks second with 8.3%, France is third with 4.4%.
Specialists from Russia received 9,488 cards, which is 10.7% of the total. This is the second result after India. Analysts note an increase in the demand of Russian IT specialists for obtaining residence permits in Europe by 233% in the first quarter of 2025.
Features of the Cyprus program
The blue card gives you the right to live and work not only in Cyprus, but also the opportunity to move around the EU. After a year of legal residence in Cyprus, the cardholder can move to another EU country without having to leave the EU.
Key advantages:
- Equal conditions with the Cypriots in terms of wages and social protection.
- The possibility of family reunification.
- The path to citizenship takes 5 years (compared to 7 years for other categories).
- Flexibility of movement within the EU.
Application procedure
Applications are submitted exclusively at the head office of the Department of Migration in Nicosia. The review period is up to 90 days with a complete set of documents. The application fee is 110 euros.
Migration law experts note that the introduction of the Blue Card in Cyprus reflects a pan-European trend towards simplifying procedures to attract qualified personnel. According to experts, this is especially important in the context of demographic decline and growing demand for high-tech specialists.
The tax regime attracts special attention. New residents of Cyprus can claim a 50% exemption from income tax with an annual income of over 55,000 euros for a period of up to 17 years. This makes the island attractive for highly paid professionals.
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