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Banks are closed at weekends and on public holidays and Easter Tuesday.
Christmas Eve is a working day for banks.
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Public holidays:
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Every Sunday
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Every Saturday for bank transactions
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New Years Day, January 1st
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Epiphany day: January 6th
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Pure Monday: 41 days before Easter
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Greek Independence Day: March 25th
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Cyprus National Day: April 1st
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Labour Day: May 1st
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Easter vacations: Good Friday – Easter Tuesday
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Pentecost: June 24th
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Assumption Day: August 15th
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Cyprus Independence Day: October 1st
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Greek National Day: October 28th
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Christmas Day: December 25th
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Boxing Day: December 26th
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Residence permits/visa requirements/work permits:
For non EU citizens
Applications for the issue of entry and work permits in general categories of employment are
submitted to the Civil Registry and Migration Department by the intended employer, through
the respective District Aliens and Immigration Branch of the Police, on condition that the
foreigners are abroad. The applications should be accompanied by a work contract stamped by
the Department of Labour of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance. The said Ministry is
competent to examine whether regarding the specific profession or job there are no available
or adequately qualified Cypriots and then to make a recommendation for employment of aliens.
The applications are forwarded to the Civil Registry and Migration Department and after they are
examined and it is established that there is nothing against the foreigners which prevents their
entry into Cyprus, the relevant entry and work permits are issued.
Residence and work permit for EU citizens
Nationals from EU Member States have the right to enter Cyprus by simply showing a valid EU
passport or ID Card without having to register upon arrival. If there is an intention to stay for
more than three months (and / or take up employment), then they have to apply for a) an Alien
Registration Certificate (ARC), at the local Immigration Branch of the Police, b) a social insurance
number securing employment in Cyprus and c) a residence permit (the application must be
submitted before the expiration of this 3-month period to the Civil Registration and Migration
Department.
Conclusion of formalities for acquiring a residence permit is not an obstacle to the immediate
commencement of employment.