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Larnaca Airport Struggles With Passenger Surge, Security Bottlenecks
A spike in seasonal traffic and staff shortages left passengers facing hour-long queues at Larnaca Airport on 30 Oct 2025. Business travellers are advised to budget extra time until new screening lanes come online in December.
Commission Moves to Triple ETIAS Fee—Higher Costs Ahead for Cyprus-Bound Visa-Free Travellers
Brussels wants to raise the ETIAS fee to €20. Once ETIAS goes live in 2026, every visa-free traveller heading to Cyprus will pay nearly triple the originally planned charge, pushing up corporate travel costs.
Manual Checks on ‘TRNC’ IDs Create Hour-Long Delays at Cyprus Green-Line Crossings
Green-Line crossings remain open, but a software glitch means ‘TRNC’ ID cards can’t be scanned, forcing manual data entry and creating queues of up to 90 minutes. Commuters and freight operators face continued disruption until a patch is installed.
Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa Cap Raised to 1,000—Deputy Ministry Confirms Immediate Availability
Cyprus reopened its Digital Nomad Visa on 30 Oct 2025 with an increased quota of 1,000 places. The move strengthens the island’s bid to attract remote-working talent and new spending.
Civil Registry & Migration Department Schedules 1 November System Shutdown—Applicants Urged to Plan Ahead
Cyprus’ migration office will shut down systems on 1 Nov 2025 for upgrades tied to the EU Entry/Exit System. Companies should reschedule any critical permit or passport filings.