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    Licensed Cyprus maid and domestic worker agency in Nicosia, since 2014

    Maid & domestic worker in Cyprus — for a warmer home.

    Housekeepers, nannies, caregivers — found, screened, ready.

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    Personal Interview

    We talk to every candidate, by video or in person, before we put them forward

    Licensed Agency

    Licence No. 259, Department of Labour

    Criminal Record & References

    Clean criminal record, references from previous employers and medical tests

    Our Specialties

    Choose Your Category

    Each category is staffed with experienced professionals ready to meet your household needs.

    Housekeepers

    Professional cleaning, laundry, and general home management. Our housekeepers are trained to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization.

    • Deep Cleaning
    • Laundry & Ironing
    • Cooking & Errands
    • Kids & Pet Care

    Nannies & Babysitters

    Experienced childcare professionals who prioritize your child's safety, development, and well-being. From infants to school-aged children.

    • Newborn Care
    • Educational Support
    • Meal Preparation
    • Activity Planning

    Elderly Caregivers

    Compassionate care for your elderly loved ones. Our caregivers provide companionship, medication reminders, and assistance with daily activities.

    • Personal Care
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Companionship
    • Medical Coordination
    More about elderly carers
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    Employer guide

    Hiring a Domestic Worker in Cyprus

    Hiring a domestic worker from a third country is straightforward once you know the rules. SL Recruitment handles all the paperwork — you simply choose the right person.

    Who can hire — minimum annual gross income

    Family with no children / Single€24,000
    With 1 dependent child€30,000
    With 2 dependent children€36,000
    With 3+ dependent children€42,000
    Single-parent (1 / 2 / 3+ children)€24k / €30k / €36k
    Over-65 — couple / solitary€24k / €18k

    Exempted from the income criteria: people certified by the Department of Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities; Guaranteed Minimum Income recipients; the Low Pensioners’ Allowance; and Incapacity/Invalidity Pension.

    Number of workers: up to 2 if the employer is bedridden or significantly overweight; up to 3 for severe disability, or for families with income ≥€100,000. A male worker is permitted only where the employer has severe mobility limitations, with a specialist medical certificate.

    Valid June 2026 — criteria are set by the Migration Department and change periodically; we always confirm the current rules before you apply.

    Salary

    from €460 / month

    This is the legal minimum gross salary. The actual pay can vary by the worker’s country of origin and current market trends — talk to us and we’ll advise you.

    Your obligations as an employer

    • Written employment contract
    • Register the worker with Social Insurance and GHS (GeSY)
    • Medical cover (GeSY + repatriation insurance, or a Plan A policy) plus employer’s liability insurance
    • Suitable accommodation — a private room
    • Respect working hours, the weekly rest day, leave and public holidays

    Working hours & leave

    Six days a week, 7 hours a day, with one rest day a week. Annual leave is 24 working days, plus the 9 paid public holidays in the official contract.

    The process — what we handle

    1. 1

      We understand your needs (elderly care, children, cleaning, cooking).

    2. 2

      We send you pre-screened candidate profiles — photo, video, CV and experience.

    3. 3

      You choose; we arrange an interview, including by video call.

    4. 4

      We handle all the paperwork: entry permit, work permit, visa, contract, medicals and registrations.

    5. 5

      We coordinate arrival and reception.

    6. 6

      We stay with you after the placement.

    Source countries

    Philippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal and India.

    Official requirements: Cyprus Migration Department & Department of Labour

    Questions & answers

    Frequently asked questions

    The minimum gross salary is €460 a month, the same for every country of origin; a higher salary can be agreed. Cyprus's national minimum wage does not apply to domestic workers.

    From €24,000 a year for a family without children or a single person, €30,000–€42,000 depending on the number of children, and for over-65s €24,000 (couple) or €18,000 (solitary). We confirm your exact eligibility before you apply.

    Up to 2 if the employer is bedridden or significantly overweight; up to 3 for severe disability, or if the family’s annual gross income is €100,000 or more.

    GeSY registration plus private insurance for repatriation, or a Plan A health policy. Initially the State Health Services Organisation covers care. Employer’s liability insurance also applies.

    Yes. The employer provides accommodation of an acceptable standard and suitable food, as the official contract requires.

    24 working days of paid annual leave and 9 paid public holidays set by the official contract: 1 and 6 January, Holy Saturday, Easter Monday, 1 May, 15 August, 1 October, 25 and 26 December.

    For a candidate already in Cyprus it can be days; recruiting from abroad usually takes weeks to a few months.

    Within the first few days the worker needs a biometrics appointment. Let us know as soon as they arrive and we arrange it. Once the residence card is issued, we collect it and send it free of charge to the ACS shop you choose.

    Only where the employer has severe mobility limitations, with a specialist medical certificate.

    If the worker leaves or isn't the right fit within the first 6 months, we find a replacement with no new agency fee.

    We don’t publish prices because every case is different. Contact us for a quote.

    Ready to find your perfect helper?

    Contact us today to discuss your specific requirements and we'll match you with the right candidate.

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