Employee immigration & relocation for Cyprus tech companies
International hiring without the immigration workload.
Relok manages Cyprus immigration and relocation for your international employees - from first eligibility check and work permits to family applications and renewals.
One specialist for HR. Direct support for employees. Every case and deadline managed.
International Team
Built for HR
You hire the talent. We handle the immigration.
Hiring internationally already creates enough work for HR.
Your team shouldn't also have to learn Cyprus immigration rules, chase documents, explain procedures to employees, coordinate appointments and keep track of permit expiry dates.
Introduce us to the employee. We take it from there.
We deal directly with your employee, manage the immigration process and keep HR informed - without making your team the middleman.
- HR to Employee
- HR to Immigration provider
- HR to Employee's spouse
- HR to Documents
- HR to Appointments
- HR to Renewals
- HR to Questions
- Employee
- Documents
- Application
- Family
- Authorities
- Renewals
One point of contact. Everything else managed.
What changes for HR
Less immigration admin. More time for your people.
One contact for HR
One dedicated immigration specialist who knows your company, your employees and your active cases.
No explaining everything again every time you need help.
Direct employee support
Your employees come directly to us with immigration questions, documents and application queries.
We guide them through the process so HR doesn't have to.
Daily filing appointments
We have daily appointment slots with the immigration authorities.
Once the documents are ready, we book the next available slot and submit the application.
Every deadline tracked
We monitor permit expiry dates and start renewals in advance.
No spreadsheets. No calendar reminders. No discovering a permit is about to expire at the last minute.
Built to scale
One international hire or an entire team.
Your immigration support scales with your hiring, including periods when multiple employees arrive at once.
Senior expertise
Not every employee fits neatly into a standard checklist.
Different nationality. Family circumstances. Change of employer. Previous immigration history.
You have an experienced immigration specialist to call.
End-to-end support
One partner. From first hire to renewal.
We manage the employee's Cyprus immigration journey from beginning to end.
Before arrival
- Eligibility assessment
- Entry permits and visas where required
- Document requirements and preparation
- Coordination with HR and employee
Work & residence
- Work and residence permit applications
- Document preparation and review
- Appointment coordination
- Application submission and follow-up
- Employee guidance throughout the process
Renewals & compliance
- Permit expiry tracking
- Renewal preparation
- Online renewal filing, including the new process from 2027
- Changes in employment or circumstances
- Ongoing immigration support
Family relocation
- Spouse and dependant applications
- Family residence matters
- Guidance on available immigration routes
Longer-term options
- EU Blue Card where applicable
- Permanent residence
- Citizenship and naturalisation guidance
- Other appropriate Cyprus immigration routes
One employee. One immigration journey. One team looking after it.
How Relok works
What does HR actually have to do?
Very little. That's the point.
- You
Introduce us
Send us the employee's details and the information needed to assess the case.
- Relok
We take over
We contact the employee directly, explain the process and tell them exactly what we need.
- Relok
We manage the case
We check documents, prepare the application, coordinate appointments and manage the immigration process.
- Relok
You stay informed
Your HR team knows what's happening without chasing the employee or immigration provider.
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We keep watch
Once the permit is issued, we track relevant dates and prepare for renewal before it becomes urgent.
You stay in control without having to manage every step.
The Relok portal
See where every case stands, without asking.
Your HR team gets a login to a private portal with all your employees’ immigration cases in one place.
Every case in one list
Employee, permit type, current status and the next step. No chasing updates by email.
Deadlines in view
Permit expiry and renewal dates sit on every case, so you can see what runs out this month and next.
Outstanding documents
Your specialist marks what is still missing, so HR and the employee see exactly what to send.
Your company only
Access is by invitation and limited to your own cases. The portal shows case status and next steps; sensitive employee documents are not stored here.
Ask us how the portal fits your team.
- Case opened
- Documents collected
- Application filed
- Permit issued
Outstanding documents2
- Signed employment contract
- Rental agreement
The HR experience
Your employees shouldn't need HR to explain immigration.
Imagine your new international hire accepts the offer.
Your employee gets specialist support.Your HR team gets its time back.
Built for international tech teams
Immigration has to move at the speed of your hiring.
International hiring doesn't happen neatly.
Your immigration partner needs to keep pace with your hiring operation.
Relok is built to do exactly that.
- Urgent startA developer needs to start urgently.
- Hiring waveTen new hires arrive in the same month.
- FamilyAn employee is relocating with a spouse and children.
- ChangeSomeone changes position or employment status.
- RenewalA permit is approaching renewal.
- Complex caseA case doesn't fit the standard process.
Flexible service models
Use us the way your team needs us.
You don't have to outsource your entire relocation function. Start case by case and move to an ongoing arrangement as your international hiring grows.
Case by case
For companies making occasional international hires.
Send us individual employees whenever you need immigration support.
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Ongoing HR support
For companies hiring internationally on a regular basis.
Relok becomes the immigration extension of your HR team, managing active cases, employee questions, deadlines and renewals throughout the year.
Talk to Us High-volume hiring
For larger recruitment programmes and rapidly growing international teams.
Workflows and pricing adapted to your hiring volume.
Discuss Your Hiring Plan
Already have an in-house relocation team?
Keep it.
Relok can become the specialist immigration layer behind your existing HR or mobility function.
Your team manages the wider employee experience. We manage immigration, filings, renewals and cases requiring specialist expertise.
And when your specialist is on holiday, off sick or has left, we take the filings over for as long as you need. Your hiring no longer depends on one person being at their desk.
Tell us approximately how many international employees you expect to relocate and we'll recommend the most practical arrangement.
Get Pricing for Your TeamBacked by experience
The experience of Emerald Advisory. Built for modern HR teams.
Relok is the dedicated employee immigration and relocation service by Emerald Advisory.
For more than 25 years, Emerald Advisory has supported international businesses, professionals and families establishing themselves in Cyprus.
Relok brings that experience into a service designed specifically for companies hiring international talent: responsive communication, structured case management, direct employee support and ongoing immigration management.
Because international hiring shouldn't create an immigration department inside your HR team.
- Years' experience
- 25+
- People relocated
- 1,500+
- Local team
- Cyprus
The employee experience
Relocation is also an employee experience.
Your new hire isn't just completing an immigration application.
They may be leaving their country, moving their family, finding a home, arranging schools and preparing to start a new job - all at the same time.
A confusing immigration process can shape their first impression of their new employer before they've even started.
We give employees a real person to speak to, clear instructions and guidance through every stage of the process.
- A smoother arrival for them.
- Fewer questions for HR.
- A better start with your company.
Built for business
Employee data handled responsibly.
GDPR data processing
Appropriate data processing arrangements are put in place before employee information is handled.
Controlled document handling
Employee documents are exchanged and accessed through controlled processes.
Authorised representation
Where required, we act under the appropriate authorisation when representing clients before relevant authorities.
Structured case management
Applications, documentation and relevant deadlines are managed throughout the immigration lifecycle.
Can you tell us whether a candidate is eligible before we make the hire?
Yes.
Where appropriate, we can review the proposed hire and their circumstances before the immigration process begins, so your HR team understands the available route, requirements and likely process before moving forward.
How quickly can you start a new employee's case?
Immediately.
Once you introduce the employee, we assess their situation, identify the appropriate immigration route and provide a clear list of the documents required.
Once the necessary documentation is complete, we move the application forward without unnecessary delay.
Will HR still have to answer employees' immigration questions?
Much less.
Relok communicates directly with employees about immigration requirements, documents and the application process while keeping HR informed of progress.
Can you handle multiple employees at the same time?
Yes.
Our service can scale from individual applications to ongoing international recruitment programmes.
For larger volumes, we agree the workflow, communication process and commercial structure with your team in advance.
We already have an internal relocation team. Do we need Relok?
You don't need to outsource what already works.
Relok can operate as the specialist immigration layer behind your existing HR or mobility team - managing applications, filings, renewals and complex immigration questions while your team retains control of the wider relocation experience.
Can you support employees relocating with their families?
Yes.
Where applicable, we can coordinate immigration matters for spouses and dependants alongside the employee's application.
What happens after the permit is issued?
Our support doesn't have to end with the first permit.
We can monitor relevant expiry dates, manage renewals and assist when an employee's circumstances change or they begin considering longer-term residence options.
What changes for employers in 2027?
Two things matter for HR. Renewals of several permit types move to an online process from January 2027, and the requirements around salary levels and the balance of local and non-EU staff are being applied more strictly.
If you tell us which of your people come up for renewal next year, we will tell you which cases are affected and what to do before the end of this year. That review is part of the free intro call.
Can you handle the renewals that move online?
Yes. If you hand the renewal to us, we file it online and deal with the process end to end, so your HR team does not have to learn a new system.
Some steps still have to be done in person, and we will tell you which ones at the start of the case.
Do you work in Russian?
Yes. Our specialists are native Russian speakers and work in English as well.
We can run a case entirely in Russian, entirely in English, or deal with your HR team in one language and the employee in the other.
Do you work only with tech companies?
Relok is built around the needs of companies hiring international talent in Cyprus, with a particular focus on technology and internationally oriented businesses.
For regulated businesses such as fintech and brokers, every case is recorded from start to finish, with its dates, documents and decisions in one place, which makes compliance checks and audits straightforward.
What does it cost?
It depends on your hiring volume and the level of support your HR team needs.
We offer case-by-case, volume and ongoing arrangements.
Tell us how you're currently hiring internationally and we'll recommend the most appropriate structure with clear pricing.
Book your intro call
Let your next international hire be an HR task - not an immigration project.
Book a free 30-minute conversation with our team.
We'll look at where immigration is taking time away from HR, and show you how Relok could take that workload off your team.
No obligation. No generic sales presentation. Just a practical conversation about your international hiring process.
Or email us at info@relok.eu+357 25 839 777