Non-EU + No Pink Slip = NO Way?

9POSTS

8 years ago

It is frustrating ever since I have fallen in love with Cyprus 5 years ago, and have visited 10 times since.

Every time I go on tourist visa and job hunt (after applying online). I am 10+ years sales/marketing, with PhD.
But the ever elusive work permit has always been the problem.

I am coming again next week, but now job posts say "do not even apply if you're not EU or have a slip." They do not even want to meet me. I have tried all sectors.

Should I just give up?

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Toon Cyprus Expert

10236POSTS

8 years ago

you might try to get a job first and see if the employer will get your permit for you - - - thats the聽 way it works in other EU states -worth a go - good luck

George Atef New member

9POSTS

8 years ago

I am trying, but they want the applicant to already have the slip or at least be EU.

Thank you, I will be giving it my best shot (yet again) form within Cyrpus

Toon Cyprus Expert

10236POSTS

8 years ago

good luck

Ritta TT Member

13POSTS

8 years ago

Hey Georges.. Toon is correct u have to find a job first. No jobs are offered for non EU citizens. Locals and EU citizens are prioritized, u must have a skill or something to offer that no local or any EU citizen has, for them to make an exception.. .
When u get a job, the employer will do ur papers but it costs a lot for any employer to do ur papers hence they tell u come with an EU passport or pink slip already..
Good luck

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Toon Cyprus Expert

10236POSTS

8 years ago

jobs priority聽 - Local nationals come first, then EU nationals - then Non-EU/TCNs - its the same in most EU countries....

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Ritta TT Member

13POSTS

8 years ago

yes exactly..

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George Atef New member

9POSTS

8 years ago

Thanks Ritta, I am starting to learn that the hard way..I do not suppose I could offer to pay the employer for the permit?

George Atef New member

9POSTS

8 years ago

Thanks Toon, wish me luck...

Toon Cyprus Expert

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8 years ago

#10

i do mate i do聽 - its聽 a hard one to crack聽 - please let us know if and when you do manage to win through

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George Atef New member

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8 years ago

#11

Will do definitely,
Appreciate the support

Toon Cyprus Expert

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8 years ago

#12

good luck

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Ritta TT Member

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8 years ago

#13

hmmm I wouldn't think that is the proper way to do it..

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Toon Cyprus Expert

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8 years ago

#14

i think that is probably more of a bad choice of words - - id suggest maybe suggesting if the employer was to apply for the permit聽 then he would willingly pay the bill for it.

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sims.pian Member

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8 years ago

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Moderated by Julien 8 years ago
Reason : please keep that kind of comment for you

sims.pian Member

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8 years ago

#16

Never give up bro, I donno if u have tried forex, Im sure you know minimum 3 languages since ure lebanese....lol...the salaries r not that much for a starter but I guess they afford the Work permit and all the legal stuff, give it a shot.

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