Cyprus Immigration News
Cyprus: immigration policy, education, living, property and more.
Great News! Cyprus Naturalization Period Reduced to 5 Years, EU Passport Obtainable
Great News! The naturalization period for Cyprus has been reduced from 7 years to 5 years, allowing for an EU passport in as little as 5 years! Official regulations state: Applicants must have resided in Cyprus for a cumulative total of 5 years (a total of 1,825 days) within the 7 years prior to naturalization, and must not have left Cyprus during the one year (365 days) immediately preceding the application. Once these conditions are met, one may apply for naturalization with no language test requirements!
Immigration News! Major Progress as Cyprus Joins the Schengen Information System
Good news! After decades of effort, Cyprus will join the Schengen Information System on July 25, 2023. In the image below, blue indicates full participation in the Schengen Information System, purple indicates operation within a certain scope, and green indicates that the accession process is underway.
Attention! There are 3 major changes to the Cyprus Permanent Residency Policy
Currently, investors can apply for Cyprus permanent residency for the whole family with an investment starting from €300,000. Children can enjoy free public compulsory education and can return to China to take exams as overseas Chinese students, easily gaining admission to top universities such as 985 and 211. Additionally, after obtaining Cyprus permanent residency and meeting the relevant conditions, one can also apply for a Cyprus EU passport.
Breaking: Cyprus Permanent Residency Policy May Tighten!
Recently, the Ministry of Interior of Cyprus submitted several reforms to the Council of Ministers regarding the standards for permanent residency for Category 6.2 investors. The Ministry stated that, in light of findings that some provisions in effect thus far need to be reassessed, and to protect the process and eliminate observed weaknesses, the revision of standards is deemed necessary. The main objective of the revised standards is to strictly control the investments of those obtaining immigration permits by introducing stricter parameters.
Which Options Remain as Immigration Policies Tighten or Cease in Multiple European Countries?
Cyprus, known as the "Garden of Europe" and the "Island of Love," is a unique country that combines membership in the European Union, the Commonwealth, and the Eurozone. In recent years, Cyprus has attracted global investors due to its favorable business environment, pleasant Mediterranean climate, and safe living conditions.
Ten Country Passport Program Discount Month Gift: Another Batch of Clients Approved by WorldWay
WorldWay has received exciting news: a large number of clients from Cyprus immigration have successfully been approved! This once again highlights the professionalism and strength of the WorldWay Group. We sincerely congratulate these approved clients! We also believe that more individuals will begin to plan their life’s Plan B.
Immigrate to Cyprus from €300,000 and Enjoy Free Healthcare Benefits!
Cyprus, an EU member state known as the "Back Garden of Europe" and the "Island of Aphrodite," features a typical Mediterranean climate with pleasant temperatures year-round and is rated by the World Health Organization as one of the most livable countries. Furthermore, Cyprus has achieved remarkable success in healthcare; its medical system ranks 24th in the World Health Organization's rankings, surpassing countries like Germany, with overall health standards and...
Urgent: Cyprus Permanent Residency Program Updated with 3 New Investment Options
On March 24, 2021, the government of Cyprus officially amended the Cyprus Permanent Residency Act, with immediate effect from that date.
Cyprus EU Passport Can Now Be Issued Domestically After Approval
In 2020, due to the impact of the pandemic, many investors who had already applied for a Cyprus EU passport were unable to travel to Cyprus to complete the final application procedures, such as passport issuance, and were forced to delay receiving their passports. Recently, investors finally received good news: the Embassy of Cyprus in Beijing has installed biometric identification equipment, which means that after the naturalization certificate for a Cyprus EU passport applicant is issued, the biometric identification and the issuance procedures for passports and ID cards can be carried out in Beijing!
Immigration should be done early; securing EU status is urgent
The importance of early immigration is not just talk. Recently, the Cyprus government announced that it will temporarily suspend the Cyprus Investment Programme effective November 1, 2020. This sudden policy change once again proves that for immigration, seizing the opportunity is the smart approach. Early planning and swift action are the only ways for the whole family to benefit sooner!
WorldWay Takes Swift Action to Help Investors Catch the Last Train for Convenient EU Citizenship
Breaking News! On October 13, local time, the government of Cyprus announced that it will temporarily suspend the highly sought-after Cyprus Investment Programme effective November 1, 2020. It is reported that the Cypriot government will establish a new committee to discuss amendments to the legislation and may introduce new measures in the future.
2020 Global Competitiveness Report Released, Cyprus Rises Significantly in Ranking
Recently, the "2020 Global Competitiveness Report" published by the Swiss Institute of Management Development (IMD) has been released, showing that Cyprus has risen from 41st place in 2019 to 30th place in 2020, becoming one of the countries with the fastest growth in ranking!