Is it possible to work without problems?

Everyone who wants to work can find a job here. According to official statistics, 70% of employees in the service sector are foreigners working on work visas. There are even more such workers in the construction industry.

The Cypriots themselves mainly work in the administrative sector, so there is no competition in the labor market for foreigners.

The Cypriots themselves mainly work in the administrative sector, so there is no competition in the labor market for foreigners.

As a rule, they pay more.

Is it possible to get a legal job in Northern Cyprus? What documents and what you will have to face to legalize your workplace ?

In order to legally get a job in the TRNC, you will need a work visa. It must be issued by the employer. He needs to put money on a Bank Deposit (700-1000 euros), which is used as insurance for the return ticket. After that, you can issue a job invitation. Sometimes the employer instructs the employee to get a work visa. It usually takes about two weeks to get a visa.

Relevant documents:

  1. Preliminary application for a work permit (Calışma on izni başvurusu);
  2. Certificate confirming the date and fact of entry to Northern Cyprus of the applicant with an invitation to work in the police (Aday giriş belgesi);
  3. Belgesi (certificate of insurance provident fund registration);
  4. Employment contract (Hizmet Akti'dir).

How to get a job with a Russian diploma in Northern Cyprus and what is necessary for this?

To apply for a job in Northern Cyprus with a Russian diploma, you will need to confirm your diploma at the Turkish Embassy and translate it into Turkish.

To work and live in Northern Cyprus, you do not need to get a local education and English will be enough for the first time, although knowledge of Turkish will undoubtedly be a big plus for finding a job.

Without knowledge of the language, You can find a side job in a local firm (gardener, Builder, plumber, electrician, etc.), or get a job in a Russian company for a better-paying job, if you can interest the employer in something.

With the start-up capital, you can buy or open a small ready-made business-a garden center, beauty salon, water delivery, car service, tire service, management company, Atelier, restaurant, hairdresser, shop, etc.

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