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.
Cyprus joining the Schengen Information System is a step toward its accession to the Schengen Area, bringing the country one step closer to full membership.
Member states of the Schengen Agreement are also known as "Schengen countries" or "Schengen states," and the collective group of member states is referred to as the "Schengen Area." The purpose of the Schengen Agreement is to abolish internal border checks and coordinate border controls at the external borders of the Schengen Area. Under this agreement, travelers holding a valid visa from one of the member states can legally visit all other Schengen countries.
Flights between Schengen countries are treated like domestic flights, with no immigration formalities required.
Of the 27 European Union member states, 22 have joined the Schengen Area. Cyprus, Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria, and Croatia are currently not part of the Schengen Area. In the future, once Cyprus successfully joins the Schengen Area, holders of a Cyprus passport, permanent residence, or visa will be able to travel freely across other Schengen member states!
As a country poised to become one of the few to simultaneously be a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the Schengen Area, Cyprus immigration is highly sought after by global investors. Recently, the Cyprus Permanent Residency Program implemented new regulations: the applicant eligibility has changed from three generations to two generations; annual review requirements have been added; and tax payment certificates must be provided. Sudden policy changes once again prove that in immigration, seizing the opportunity is the smart approach. Plan early and act quickly so that your whole family can benefit sooner! Interested individuals should apply as soon as possible to avoid missing this opportunity!
Currently, investors can apply for Cyprus permanent residency for their whole family with an investment starting from 300,000 Euros. Children can enjoy free public compulsory education and return to China as overseas Chinese students to apply for top-tier universities such as 985 and 211 institutions. Furthermore, after obtaining Cyprus permanent residency and meeting the relevant conditions, one can also apply for a Cyprus EU passport.
Known as the "Garden of Europe" and the "Island of Aphrodite," the EU member state of Cyprus has long been a renowned tourist destination. It has won the favor of countless immigrant investors due to its educational standards, pleasant Mediterranean climate, developed economy, safe living environment, and generous welfare benefits. Investors interested in immigrating to Cyprus should act now—apply early, obtain status early, and benefit early!
Worldway Group is your trusted choice for handling Cyprus immigration. As one of the Top 500 Asian Brands, Worldway Group has maintained excellent interaction with the Cyprus government for many years. In 2011, we were among the first to introduce the Cyprus Permanent Residency and Citizenship by Investment programs to China, launching a wonderful journey of European investment immigration. In 2014, our "Paphos Night" events in Beijing and Shanghai were the first investment and cultural exchange events in China themed around a European city.
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