Cyprus welfare benefits

13th month salary

In Cyprus, employers who have signed a formal employment contract are generally required to pay their employees the 13th month salary as a bonus. The 13th month salary is usually at the end of the year. It is paid by the employer to the employee together with the 12th month's salary.

Vacation allowance

In Cyprus, each taxpayer is entitled to 20 days of holiday time per year, and the holiday allowance is 85% of the normal monthly salary (if you do not take vacation, you can also get , equivalent to additional wages). Vacation allowances are issued by the government, provided that social insurance has been paid for at least 6.5 months in the year before application, and social insurance for the current year is still being paid. Social insurance is generally paid in full by the employer, but if you are self-employed, it is paid by yourself.

Maternity allowance

In Cyprus, the maternity leave lasts for 18 weeks. If it is the birth of the first child, the salary during the maternity leave is 72% of the normal monthly salary. For two children, the salary during maternity leave is 80% of the normal monthly salary. If it is the birth of a third child, the salary during maternity leave is 90% of the normal monthly salary. If it is the birth of a fourth child, the salary during maternity leave is 100% of the normal monthly salary. The amount of normal monthly salary; in addition, the government also provides a one-time subsidy of 6% of annual income. Wages and subsidies are paid by the government. The prerequisite is that social insurance has been paid for at least 6.5 months in the year before application, social insurance is still being paid in the current year (excluding maternity leave), and the application is submitted to the government at 25 weeks of pregnancy.

Unemployment insurance benefits

Unemployment insurance benefits can be received for up to 6 months, and the amount is two-thirds of the normal monthly salary. Issued by the government. The prerequisite is that social insurance has been paid for at least 6.5 months in the year before application.

Sickness allowance

In Cyprus, the amount of the allowance is calculated according to the degree of disability. The disability allowance for a complete loss of working ability is: 60% of the normal monthly salary (if there is no one in the family) minor children); 80% of the normal monthly salary (there is one minor child in the family); 90% of the normal monthly salary (there are two minor children in the family); full monthly normal salary (there are three or more minor children in the family) adult children). Issued by the government. If the disability results in loss of the ability to take care of oneself, a nanny needs to be hired, and the nanny's salary will be paid by the government. The prerequisite is that social insurance has been paid for at least 156 weeks before application.

Children's Allowance (0-18 years old)

A family with one child can receive an annual allowance of 475 euros, and a family with two children can receive an annual allowance of 570 euros per child. Families with three children can receive an annual allowance of 1,041 euros per child, and families with four children can receive an annual allowance of 1,645 euros per child. Issued by the government. The prerequisites are that you have lived in Cyprus for 3 years, the cumulative absence time per year does not exceed 30 days, and the annual income of your parents does not exceed 49,000 euros. Families that do not pay social insurance can also enjoy this benefit.

Student student allowance

In Cyprus, if the total annual income of parents is less than 39,000 euros, each child can receive a college student allowance of at least 1,710 euros (living expenses) + 850 euros (tuition fees) per year; The total annual income of parents is between 39,000 and 49,000 euros, and each child can receive at least 1,580 euros (living expenses) + 850 euros (tuition fees) as a college student allowance per year; the total annual income of parents is between 49,000 and 59,000 euros, and each child can receive at least You can get a student allowance of 1,450 euros (living expenses) + 725 euros (tuition fees). Issued by the government. The prerequisite is that you have lived in Cyprus for 5 years and the cumulative absence time per year does not exceed 30 days; the total annual income of the parents is less than 59,000 euros or the fixed assets are less than 1.2 million euros, and families that have not paid social insurance can also enjoy this benefit. .

Subsidy for minor children of single-parent families

Children of single-parent families in Cyprus can receive a monthly subsidy of 180 euros, which is issued by the government, provided that they have lived in Cyprus for 3 years. years, the cumulative absence time per year shall not exceed 30 days. Families that do not pay social insurance can also enjoy this benefit.

Minimum living allowance

In Cyprus, the minimum living allowance standard for adults is 480 euros, and that for minor children is 240 euros. Those whose parents’ income is less than this standard can enjoy the minimum income guarantee (for example, for a family of three, the total monthly income of the parents is 1,000 euros, and the total minimum income guarantee for a family of three is 4848240=1,200 euros, then this family You can get a monthly minimum allowance of 200 euros). Issued by the government. The prerequisite is that you have lived in Cyprus for 5 years, the cumulative absence time per year does not exceed 30 days, and the bank deposit does not exceed 5,000 euros.

Pension

The minimum pension in Cyprus is 350 euros (no social insurance has been paid). The prerequisite is that you are over 65 years old, have no other pensions, and have lived in Cyprus for 20 years before retirement. In an EU country, and not leaving the EU for more than 30 days at a time each year. If you have paid social insurance for more than 15 years, your monthly pension will be calculated based on the accumulated pension amount in your social security account and your average monthly salary while working, and you can receive the 13th month's pension every year.

The prerequisites are that you are over 65 years old, have paid social security for at least 15 years, lived in an EU country for 20 years before retirement, and did not leave the EU for more than 30 days each year.

Medical

Medical care in Cyprus is divided into public and private. Public medical care: All emergencies are free; if the annual income is less than 15,000 euros, and social insurance has been paid for at least 3 years, or if you purchase commercial medical insurance (minimum 175 euros per year), you can enjoy free outpatient clinics (some outpatient clinics require a registration fee of 6 euros) , prescription drugs and inpatient care. Private medical care: Purchase commercial medical insurance. When seeking medical treatment and buying medicines, you pay first and then reimburse yourself. The reimbursement amount is calculated based on the insurance premium and the content of the medical insurance. The minimum health insurance is 200 euros per year.

Education

Education in Cyprus is also divided into public and private. Public education: Fully free primary and secondary education, from 6 to 18 years old, 6 years of primary school and 6 years of secondary school; free university education for merit-based admission (students who graduate from high school and pass the exam, and are admitted enjoy free university education). Private education: annual tuition fees for primary schools are 4,000-5,000 euros; secondary schools are 5,000-7,000 euros per year; universities are 6,000-9,000 euros per year.