This January, Henley & Partners released the passport index rankings for the first quarter of 2020. In April, considering the widespread impact of COVID-19 on global travel and the various travel bans imposed by countries and regions, H & P published the latest global passport index rankings for countries and regions. Among them, Cyprus performed remarkably, with a high passport value, ranking 16th.
The index ranks passports from 199 countries globally based on the number of countries and regions that can be entered visa-free. The more countries and regions that can be entered visa-free, the higher the ranking, and the greater the travel freedom for citizens holding that country's passport.
1=32, a springboard for relocating to the UK
Holding a Cyprus EU passport not only allows visa-free access to over 160 countries and regions but also to 32 European countries! That is, holders of the Cyprus EU passport:
can freely migrate, work, and reside in the 28 EU member states (including Germany, Austria, the UK, Italy, France, Finland, etc.) as well as in the 3 member states of the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein), and Switzerland, totaling 32 European countries, enjoying the generous benefits of EU citizenship in EU countries, and can also achieve indirect immigration to multiple European countries under certain conditions!
Currently, it is an excellent time to apply for a Cyprus EU passport. The transition period for Brexit is likely to be extended until the end of 2022. For those wishing to relocate to the UK, quickly obtaining EU citizenship before the transition period can be considered a better springboard for indirect relocation to the UK. Applicants interested in indirectly going to the UK through the Cyprus EU passport should seize the opportunity to apply.
The capital Nicosia has been rated as a top European city of the future
Recently, the capital of Cyprus, Nicosia, was rated by the "Financial Times" published "Foreign Direct Investment Magazine" as a top European small city in terms of future human resources and lifestyle. At the same time, Nicosia was also listed as one of the "Top Ten European Small Cities for Future Foreign Direct Investment Strategies," reflecting Cyprus's ongoing efforts to attract foreign investment.
The Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency (InvestCyprus) has always been committed to attracting and promoting foreign direct investment and providing one-stop services for businesses seeking to open or expand in Cyprus. The head of the Cyprus Investment Authority, George Campanellas, expressed great pleasure at Nicosia receiving this honor. He believes that Cyprus is one of the safest and healthiest countries in the EU.
The real estate market is active
According to the "Cyprus Real Estate Market Report for the First Half of 2019" published by PwC, as of the end of June 2019, the total value of real estate transactions in Cyprus (sales contracts and property transfers) reached 2.5 billion euros, a 25% increase compared to 2 billion euros in the first half of 2018. The number of property transactions also rose to 7,900.
Act quickly to achieve multiple life plans
It can be said that the Cyprus EU passport is the "Hermès" of passports, representing a versatile option among European immigration identities. For investors, whether for investment, education, health, retirement needs, or vacation, medical care, wealth inheritance, the Cyprus passport can meet your various life plans.
Ways to obtain citizenship through investment in Cyprus
1. Purchase real estate in Cyprus starting from 2 million euros (whether one or multiple properties) and donate 150,000 euros; the entire family across three generations can apply for a Cyprus passport;
2. Apply for immigration to Cyprus by purchasing, establishing, or participating in investments in Cypriot enterprises, investing 2 million euros to subscribe to the equity of the project (such as the Limassol Golf Resort project introduced by WorldWay), while also purchasing real estate in Cyprus starting from 500,000 euros and donating 150,000 euros, allowing the entire family across three generations to apply for a Cyprus passport.
WorldWay Group, ranked among Asia's top 500 brands, has maintained good interaction with the Cyprus government for many years. In 2011, it was one of the first to introduce the Cyprus permanent residency and special citizenship program to China, starting an exciting journey of European investment immigration; in 2014, the "Paphos Night" events in Beijing and Shanghai were investment and cultural exchange activities themed around European cities in China.
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