Recently, the President of Cyprus announced at an event: "Cyprus will join Schengen in 2026."



President of Cyprus Announces: Will Join Schengen in 2026





The President emphasized: "This is of significant strategic importance for both Cyprus and the European Union. We need the support of the European Parliament, and I am pleased that the President has responded positively." During the upcoming EU rotating presidency, he stated: "I will visit all member states and make joining Schengen a core topic. But first, we will complete everything necessary as a nation."


The President firmly committed: "By the end of 2025, we will complete all technical preparations to ensure a smooth accession to the Schengen Area in 2026. This is my promise from the campaign, and please believe that we will fulfill it."



President of Cyprus Announces: Will Join Schengen in 2026





Opportunities for Cyprus to Join Schengen


The member countries of the Schengen Agreement are also known as "Schengen States" or "Schengen Countries," and the collective of member countries is referred to as the "Schengen Area." The purpose of the Schengen Agreement is to eliminate border checkpoints between member countries and to coordinate border control outside the Schengen Area. According to this agreement, travelers holding a valid visa from one of the countries can legally visit all other Schengen countries. Traveling between Schengen countries by air is as easy as domestic flights, without the need for immigration procedures.


In the future, once Cyprus becomes a Schengen country, individuals holding a Cypriot passport, PR, and visa will be able to travel freely to other Schengen member countries.


Cyprus, an EU member state, is known as the "Garden of Europe" and the "Island of Love." With its high-quality education, pleasant Mediterranean climate, developed economy, safe living environment, and generous welfare benefits, it has attracted countless immigrant investors.


The Cypriot passport is often referred to as the "Hermès of passports" in the immigration community. Once Cyprus successfully joins the Schengen Area, it will become a country that is a member of the EU, Eurozone, Commonwealth, and Schengen Area, significantly enhancing the value of its passport!


For investors, this means that the value of Cyprus's identity will further increase! Investors interested in immigrating to Cyprus should act quickly, apply early, obtain identity early, and benefit early!


Currently, with an investment starting from €300,000, families can apply for permanent residency in Cyprus. Children can enjoy free public compulsory education and can return to China as overseas Chinese students to take entrance exams, easily gaining admission to top universities such as 985 and 211. At the same time, after obtaining permanent residency in Cyprus and meeting relevant conditions, one can also apply for a Cypriot EU passport. The window for policy benefits is limited, and WorldWay advises interested investors to seize the opportunity and act as soon as possible.


President of Cyprus Announces: Will Join Schengen in 2026

WorldWay Group is your trusted choice for handling immigration to Cyprus.


• In 2011, we were among the first to introduce the Cyprus permanent residency and citizenship by investment program to China, starting an exciting journey of investment immigration to Europe;

• In 2014, the "Paphos Night" event in Beijing and Shanghai was an investment and cultural exchange event themed on European cities in China.

As one of the top 500 brands in Asia, focusing on investment immigration for over 20 years, WorldWay Group has maintained good interaction with the Cypriot government for many years, making it your trusted choice for handling immigration to Cyprus.


President of Cyprus Announces: Will Join Schengen in 2026

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