Domestic & hospitality staff from abroad — for families and businesses in Cyprus

Bring the right person to your home or business

Housekeepers, carers, nannies, cooks, chefs, waiters, bar staff and many more — brought to Cyprus legally, through licensed associate agencies, in around 30 days once your documents are complete.

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The first 10 persons requested each month are brought with no fees charged
10 free places still available this month

Key personnel we bring

Choose the role you need. Every person is pre-screened by our associate agencies for experience, health and clean police record.

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Housekeeper

Daily household care: cleaning, laundry, ironing, tidying and general upkeep of the home.

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Live-in domestic helper

Lives with the family and supports the household full time.

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Nanny / childminder

Care and supervision of children, school runs, meals and play.

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Carer for the elderly

Companionship, daily assistance, medication reminders and mobility support.

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Cook

Home or business cooking, meal planning and kitchen hygiene.

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Chef

Professional chef for restaurants, hotels and catering.

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Waiter / waitress

Table service for restaurants, cafés, hotels and events.

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Barman / barwoman

Bar service, cocktails and drinks preparation.

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Countries we bring personnel from

Our associate agencies select the best available candidate for the role you need. The country of origin cannot be chosen — this keeps the process fast and fully compliant.

🇧🇩Bangladesh
🇮🇳India
🇳🇵Nepal
🇵🇰Pakistan
🇱🇰Sri Lanka
🇻🇳Vietnam

How it works

Simple, transparent, and handled for you from the first call to the day your person arrives.

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Free consultation

Tell us who you need. We check your eligibility under Cyprus rules and explain everything — at no cost.

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Documents

Upload your papers here, or our staff collects everything from your home or office.

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Applications

Contract, Labour Department approval and entry permit are prepared and filed through our licensed associates.

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Arrival in about 30 days

Once all documents are in hand, your person typically arrives within about 30 days and is registered on arrival.

21 Job Finder provides consultation, document handling and coordination. Recruitment and placement of third-country nationals is carried out by licensed private employment agencies that we work with; 21 Job Finder does not itself hold a private employment agency licence.

Papers we require from you

You may upload them with your request, or tick "collect from me" and our staff will pick everything up.

Families (domestic worker, carer, nanny)

  • Copy of ID card or passport of the employer (and spouse, if married)
  • Proof of family status: marriage certificate, birth certificates of children under 12, or medical certificate for an elderly (65+) or disabled person needing care
  • Proof of family income for the last year (tax return / employer certificate / pension statement) — the Ministry of Interior applies a minimum income criterion
  • Recent utility bill or title deed / tenancy agreement of the residence where the worker will live
  • Signed employment contract (prepared by us) on the official model form, validated by the Department of Labour
  • Bank letter of guarantee for repatriation expenses (issued by your bank — we arrange the wording)
  • Health insurance for the worker (we arrange) and any medical / dependency reports if care is the ground of the application

Businesses (hospitality, kitchen, general staff)

  • Certificate of incorporation, directors and shareholders (Registrar of Companies) and tax / VAT registration
  • Copy of ID or passport of the director(s) signing the contract
  • Social Insurance registration and evidence the position was advertised locally where the Department of Labour requires it (we handle the labour-market test)
  • Signed employment contract on the official model form, validated by the Department of Labour, stating salary, hours and accommodation
  • Bank letter of guarantee for repatriation expenses, per worker
  • Description of the business, number of existing staff and the positions to be filled
  • Proof of accommodation to be provided to the worker (or housing allowance in the contract)

Law excerpts & procedures

Summaries of the Cyprus framework that governs bringing third-country personnel. Not legal advice — the full text prevails.

Entry & residence of third-country nationals

Aliens and Immigration Law, Cap. 105 (as amended) and Regulations

Third-country nationals may enter and reside in the Republic for employment only under a permit issued by the Civil Registry and Migration Department (CRMD). Employment without a valid permit is an offence for both the employer and the worker. The permit is tied to a specific employer and job; changing employer requires a new application and approval.

Who may employ a domestic worker

Ministry of Interior policy on domestic workers (CRMD)

Households qualify where there is a genuine need: families with children under 12 where both parents work, persons aged 65 and over, persons with a disability or serious health condition, and families meeting the income criterion set by the Ministry. One domestic worker per household is the rule, with exceptions on medical grounds. The worker must be accommodated in the employer's residence and receive the minimum salary and terms set by the Ministry of Labour.

Contract of employment

Department of Labour — contract validation & labour-market test

Every third-country worker must have a written contract on the official model, stamped by the Department of Labour. For businesses the Department first confirms that no suitable Cypriot or EU candidate is available (labour-market test) and that the employer respects the sectoral quotas and the minimum terms of employment. The contract states salary, working hours, rest days, accommodation, medical cover and the duration of employment.

Procedure after approval

Entry permit, arrival & temporary residence permit

With the stamped contract, bank guarantee and supporting documents, an application for an entry permit (visa) is filed with CRMD. On arrival the worker completes medical examinations at an approved laboratory, gives biometric data and is registered with CRMD within the statutory period. A temporary residence and employment permit ("pink slip") is then issued, renewable while the employment continues.

Read the full laws & procedures page →

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Fill in the form. You receive an automatic confirmation and we contact you the same or next working day.

Your data is used only to process your request and is never shared beyond our associate agencies.