Larnaca Airport Struggles With Passenger Surge, Security Bottlenecks
Commission Moves to Triple ETIAS Fee—Higher Costs Ahead for Cyprus-Bound Visa-Free Travellers
Manual Checks on ‘TRNC’ IDs Create Hour-Long Delays at Cyprus Green-Line Crossings
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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.
Cyprus Signals Readiness to Join the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
Cyprus’ foreign minister told Indian counterparts on 30 October 2025 that the island is ready to join the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. Leveraging its large merchant fleet and strategic ports, Cyprus hopes to attract new shipping traffic and investment. Participation would enhance trade links, spur business mobility and support the government’s efforts to court logistics talent through fast-track visas and tax breaks.
Cyprus Tourism Revenue Hits Record €582 Million in August 2025
Cyprus collected a record €581.8 million in tourism revenue in August 2025, pushing January-August takings to €2.47 billion—a 16.5 percent annual increase. Robust visitor spending, led by UK and Israeli tourists, is tightening air and hotel capacity, implying higher costs and the need for earlier travel bookings for business travellers.
Land Market Surges to €360 Million—A New Draw for Expatriate Investors
Real-estate analytics show €360 million in land transactions in H1 2025, signalling strong investor appetite—especially in Paphos and Limassol—and sustaining demand for Cyprus’ real-estate-based residency route. Rising property prices are likely to inflate housing allowances for expatriate assignments and may hasten regulatory tightening on investment-linked residence permits.