Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Federation of Employers and Industrialists (Oev) said a revised decree on the employment of foreign students from third countries has been published in the Official Gazette of the Republic. The decree sets out the sectors and professions in which they may work in Cyprus.
Eligibility to work
Under the decree, students may only take up employment after completing their first academic semester and enrolling in the second, a provision aimed at ensuring the smooth continuation of their studies while allowing limited access to the labour market.
Documents required from employers
Oev said employers must submit specific documents to hire foreign students, including a certificate of full-time study and the student’s programme from a recognised educational institution, as well as a monthly work schedule prepared by the employer.
Residence permit and employment contract
Employers must also provide a copy of the student’s residence permit in the Republic and an employment contract with a specific employer, certified by the department of labour and setting out the basic terms of employment.
Call for compliance
Oev called on businesses to familiarise themselves with the revised framework and ensure that any employment of students from third countries complies with the rules in force.
How will your business ensure compliance when employing students from third countries under the revised decree?
