Question & AnswerQ&A (POEA ADVISORY NO. 22, S. 2011)
The Government of Cyprus changed the term from the Greek equivalent of 'house helpers' to 'house workers'.
Yes, household workers in Cyprus are now included in the bank guarantee system as per the new measures.
Household workers are required to have relevant work experience according to the new Cyprus policies.
Household workers must have English or Greek language skills.
The length of the work visa was reduced from four years to two years, with a possibility of a 2-year extension.
The application fees are applicable for employers under the new Cyprus measures.
A pay increase from 429 Euros a month to 456 Euros was mandated for household workers.
The majority of the 36,000 household workers in Cyprus are from Sri Lanka and the Philippines; the exact number of Filipino workers is not specified but is part of the majority outside the 11,000 Vietnamese workers.
The government finds Filipino household workers organized and able to speak at least English, if not Greek.
The POLO-Cyprus reported an initiative to encourage the Cyprus authorities to open their labor market for caregivers in response to the increasing demand due to an aging population.