Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Women travellers will encounter little sexual harassment, though you'll get more or less constant verbal 'approaches'
from Cypriot men. This is common for both foreign and Cypriot women, but foreign women merit particular attention
from these verbal Romeos. This can get rather tiresome, if not outright offensive. It is best to ignore the advances.
Solo women travellers should take reasonable care at rowdy nightclub resorts, such as in Agia Napa, where inebri-
ated foreign males may be a nuisance.
WORK
Nationals of EU countries, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland may work freely in the Republic of Cyprus. If you are
offered a contract, your employer will normally steer you through any bureaucracy.
Virtually everyone else is supposed to obtain a work permit, and if they plan to stay more than 90 days, a residence
visa. These procedures are well-nigh impossible unless you have a job contract lined up before you begin.
LANGUAGE TEACHING
This type of work is a more obvious option in Northern Cyprus, where English is not as widely spoken. There is com-
petition, however, and language teaching qualifications are a big help, namely a TEFL qualification.
Information on possible teaching work - in a school or as a private tutor - can be found in universities, foreign-lan-
guage bookshops and language schools. Many have noticeboards listing opportunities or where you can place your own
advert.
TOURIST RESORTS
Summer work at the main coastal resorts is a possibility, especially if you arrive early in the season and are prepared to
stay a while. Check any local press in foreign languages, which will normally list ads for waiters, nannies, chefs,
babysitters, cleaners and the like.
YACHT CREWING
It is possible to stumble upon work on yachts and cruisers, though it will usually be unpaid. Ask around at the various
harbours.
