Recently, the "Passport Index" released the "2020 Global Passport Ranking Index." This index ranks world passports based on their total mobility score, which is calculated using three factors: the number of countries a passport holder can visit visa-free (VF), visa-on-arrival (VOA), electronic travel authorization (eTA), or eVisa (issued within three days). Among them, the Cyprus passport ranks 8th, because Cyprus passport holders can visit more than 160 countries and regions.
In addition, a study by Eurostat found that the proportion of Cypriot citizens with higher education is among the highest in EU countries. Cyprus is one of the 14 member states that have achieved or exceeded the higher education targets set by the EU for 2020.
The "Europe 2020 Strategy" set a series of important goals, including higher education targets, which state that by 2020, the proportion of the population aged 30-34 with higher education should reach at least 40%. In 2017, 39.9% of the population aged 30-34 in the 28 EU countries had completed higher education. In 2017, among Cypriot citizens aged 25-54, the proportion of the native-born population with higher education was the highest (among EU countries), at approximately 50%.
At the same time, Cyprus has experienced rapid economic growth. By the end of 2018, Cyprus's GDP had shown strong growth for three consecutive years. The latest data shows that following a 3.9% growth rate in 2018, the actual GDP growth rate of Cyprus reached 3.5% by the end of 2019, far higher than the average GDP growth rate of 1.6% for the 28 EU countries, ranking sixth among EU countries and remaining among the fastest-growing economies in Europe.
It can be said that Cyprus has achieved impressive results internationally in tourism, education, environment, business, and healthcare. As an EU member state, after obtaining a Cyprus passport, one can not only visit more than 160 countries and regions visa-free, but also enjoy a "1=31" benefit! This means that holding a Cyprus passport allows for free movement, work, residence, and study within any of the 27 EU member states (including Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Finland, etc.), the 3 member states of the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein), and Switzerland, totaling 31 European countries, while also enjoying the generous benefits of EU citizenship in EU countries.
The Cyprus passport is known in the immigration industry as the "Hermès of passports," mainly because of its significant inherent value. The Cyprus passport is a combination of Commonwealth and EU passports, and it is highly likely to become a Schengen member in the future. Its holders can also achieve a pathway to move to the UK under certain conditions, making its value self-evident.
Currently, it is an excellent time to apply for a Cyprus EU passport. Investors who purchase Cyprus real estate starting from 2 million euros (whether one or multiple properties) and donate 150,000 euros can apply for a Cyprus EU passport for their entire family of three generations. At the same time, the Cyprus Investment Programme has recently seen several positive developments. Interested investors should act as soon as possible, so as not to sigh with regret for missing the best application opportunity.
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