In 2018, Cyprus experienced rapid economic growth and achieved impressive results in many fields! Let's learn more about it with Worldway Group.
1. Excellent Environmental Performance Index
In the 2018 Global Environmental Performance Index (EPI), Cyprus ranked 24th globally, with its air quality ranking 36th.
2. 10th in the World's Most Leisurely Countries in 2018
In the "2018 World Livability Report" released by an authoritative organization, countries with the highest quality of life in the world were evaluated based on leisure time, personal well-being, transportation and travel, health and welfare, safety index, and network electronics. Cyprus ranked 10th overall and 15th in personal well-being.
3. Runner-up for Most Interesting Destination
An organization ranked countries based on 12 unique indicators, such as theaters, museums, stadiums, annual festivals, casinos, and national tourist attractions. The Netherlands took the crown, and Cyprus won the runner-up spot!
4. Ranked Third for Best Seawater Quality in the EU in 2018
A study by Eurostat found that the seawater quality at Cyprus bathing beaches ranked third in the EU. According to this study, 97.35% of the seawater at Cyprus bathing beaches is classified as "excellent" quality.
5. One of the World's Most Popular Beaches in 2018
As a well-known tourist island, Fig Tree Bay Beach in Cyprus is shown to be one of the most popular beaches in the world. In addition to beautiful beaches and clean seawater, Cyprus has many pleasant landscapes waiting for you to discover.
6. One of the Best Countries for Business
According to Forbes, Cyprus ranks 21st in trade freedom, 41st in monetary freedom, 41st in property rights, 45th in innovation, 33rd in technology, 37th in investor protection, 1st in personal freedom, and 44th in tax burden. All these rankings indicate that Cyprus is a country very suitable for doing business after immigration.
In 2018, with its remarkable achievements, Cyprus will attract the attention of more investors. Through the Cyprus Investment Program, you only need to purchase Cyprus property worth more than 2 million euros, whether it is one or multiple properties, to obtain permanent property rights in Cyprus, participate in the Cyprus investment market, share the investment dividends brought by economic growth, and obtain a Cyprus EU passport for three generations of your family in one step. On one hand, it can achieve the goal of global asset allocation; on the other hand, it can obtain EU status, providing convenience for expanding careers and internationalizing lifestyles in Europe, and the whole family can enjoy generous EU benefits such as education, medical care, and elderly care, achieving multiple goals at once.
Holders of a Cyprus EU passport can not only travel visa-free to more than 150 countries and regions around the world, but can also enjoy a 1=32 ratio!!! That is, holding one Cyprus EU passport allows you to freely move, work, and reside in 32 European countries in total, including 28 EU member states (including the UK, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Finland, etc.), 3 member states of the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein), and Switzerland, and enjoy the generous benefits of EU citizens! Meeting certain conditions also allows for easy immigration to multiple European countries.
Worldway Group has learned that the Cyprus Cabinet officially announced the detailed rules of the new Cyprus investment citizenship policy on February 26, 2019, which will be implemented from today.
1. The following new regulations are effective from today:
- All applicants must submit a declaration document to the Cyprus government stating whether they have ever applied for citizenship of an EU member state.
- The bond investment option is cancelled.
2. The following regulations will take effect on May 15, 2019:
- The investment must be held for at least 5 years from the date of naturalization, instead of 3 years.
- When submitting an immigration application, all adult applicants must hold a valid Schengen visa.
- A donation of 75,000 euros must be made to the Research and Innovation Foundation to promote the construction of Cyprus's corporate innovation ecosystem.
- A donation of 75,000 euros must be made to the Cyprus Land Development Corporation to support the construction of affordable housing projects and other residential projects prepared for Cyprus citizens.
- If an investor purchases property that has already been used to apply for a Cyprus investment citizenship project, the minimum investment amount will increase to 2.5 million euros.
- If an investor applies for citizenship by purchasing a real estate project, they need to provide planning permits, proof of completion time, and bank waivers.
According to the new act, it is evident that after May 15, 2019, investors applying for a Cyprus EU passport will face an additional donation cost of 150,000 euros; if an investor purchases property that has already been used to apply for a Cyprus investment project (resale property), the minimum investment amount will increase from the original 2 million euros to 2.5 million euros. Therefore, those intending to apply for Cyprus investment immigration should seize the time to submit their applications before 2019 May 15, apply early and benefit early!
Investment immigration is a long and complex process, and choosing a formal, professional immigration agency with good government relations is very important! As one of the top 500 Asian brands and a leading investment immigration agency, Worldway Group, as a pioneer of the Cyprus investment immigration project, has always been at the forefront of the industry in promoting Cyprus passport immigration: in 2011, it introduced the Cyprus investment plan to China, starting a wonderful journey of European investment immigration; in 2014, it successfully held the "Paphos Night" event in Beijing and Shanghai, which was an investment and cultural exchange event themed around a European city in China.
Furthermore, Worldway Group has maintained good relations with the Cyprus government for many years, providing perfect services for your immigration journey.
Save at least 150,000 euros to immigrate to Cyprus + super relaxed background check + quickly obtain a Cyprus EU passport/UK residence/Swiss residence, it's now! Currently, Worldway Group's project, documentation, and customer service teams are joining forces to not only customize a complete immigration plan for investors, but also to prepare and check every key detail, helping investors seize the policy window to successfully immigrate to Cyprus! For inquiries, please call: 400-138-2929.