Work in Cyprus for Russians

In Russia, the search for work in Cyprus became popular in the late 1990s. It was at this time that many citizens of the former Soviet Union decided that in our country a good high-paying position could not be found, and therefore it was necessary to emigrate to Europe or to the East. Cyprus is famous for its warm climate, tranquility, good cuisine and developed tourism industry. For more than twenty years, Russians, citizens of the Baltic and the Middle East have been traveling to the island in search of a good life, but do they find it there?

Work in Cyprus, of course, is, and you can find it. But be prepared to face a lot of problems that you can expect when moving to the island. First, the work in Cyprus for Russians is not as highly paid as it seems. If you take a job on your own, without the help of an agency, then do not expect that your life will be easy. Bosses often deceive foreigners, delay or do not pay royalties at all. The reason for this is the lack of security of those who came to the country. Illegal workers can not apply to the police or embassy, as they do not have a work visa, which is not easy to obtain. We have to wait about 3 months before it is confirmed, and Russians are not very fond of the EU, so there may be problems with obtaining the documents necessary for work and residence. It is also worth noting that a well-paid job in Cyprus will be found only for highly qualified citizens with work experience. Employers for a long time do not need service personnel from the Russian Federation, they are satisfied by unpretentious Balts and Eastern Europeans.

Working in Cyprus for girls from Russia also does not mean anything good. As a rule, emigre-ladies are engaged in striptease and prostitution in the bars of the island. At best, they manage to get a dancer in a cabaret, a waitress or a bartender. Greek men love beautiful Russian girls, so living there alone is quite dangerous.

Some particularly bold immigrants are engaged in their own business in the south. In 1995, the Association of Russian Businessmen was opened under the leadership of Yuri Pyanykh. The company provides assistance to those who start their own business in Cyprus, works with the media and has stable ties with government agencies of the country.

The most common type of business is tourist. Here, new hotels and nightclubs, karaoke bars, water parks and major shopping centers are being built. In Cyprus, all conditions for attracting tourists are created.

What kind of work in Cyprus is most acceptable for Russian-speaking citizens? First of all, these are positions in Russian, Baltic or Ukrainian companies that have their own branch here. Large holdings need good specialists with knowledge of Russian and specialized higher education. As they say, there would be a desire, there will be work! Cyprus - a warm and friendly country, but everywhere you need to be careful and attentive, so as not to fall for the trick of cunning cheaters.