Welfare Archives - Community Compass by Caritas Cyprus

Important Update on Housing Allowance for Asylum Seekers

As of 1 June 2026, housing allowances will no longer be granted for properties accommodating asylum seekers if they do

Did you know that as recipient of Material Reception Conditions (MRC) (asylum seekers) or Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) (including international

In Cyprus, women who are employed are entitled to maternity leave allowance and a child grant when expecting a child. Important: If you quit your

Renewing your labor card isn’t hard, but it is a little tricky. Here are step by step instructions to guide

If this is your first time registering for a Labour Card, you might be wondering how to begin since you

In Cyprus, asylum seekers (and others!) refer to Material Reception Conditions (MRC) as Social Welfare benefits. Here’s the definition of

You’ve tried to renew your labor card after reading our post ‘Need to renew your labor card?’ and run into

In Cyprus, you’ll likely need to interact with a mukhtar at some point —like when you need to get your

It is a custom for Social Welfare Services to pay Social Welfare benefits early at Christmas and Easter time. What

If you do not have a source of income, you may be eligible for Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI), also known