Cyprus passports really are ‘golden’, new index shows
Cyprus topped the list of countries offering Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CBI) whose passport power increased during 2019, according to the latest Passport Index. The index...
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Tax, visas and Turkish drilling the focus of FM’s meeting with Pompeo
US and Cyprus are to start discussions on abolishing visas for Cypriots visiting the US on holiday and conclude an agreement to avoid double taxation,...
Foreign ministry issues guidelines for Cypriots travelling to World Cup
The foreign ministry on Tuesday issued instructions for Cypriots planning to travel to Russia for the World Cup, which starts on June 14 and runs...
Cyprus launches visa application centres in the UK
By Stelios Orphanides Cyprus’s embassy in London had four “visa application centres” launched by the UK-based VFS Global, tasked with accepting applications for visas from...
EU will not lift visas unless Turkey eases terrorism laws
The European Union told Turkey on Friday it would not ease travel requirements for its citizens unless Ankara softens counter-terrorism laws that the bloc says are excessive....
Cypriots no longer need visas for Qatar
Cypriot nationals no longer need a pre-arranged visa to visit Qatar, it was announced on Wednesday. According to an announcement, nationals of 80 countries – Cyprus...
Turkey’s visa obligations, security and guarantees, focus of president’s meetings in Brussels
President Nicos Anastasiades will stress at the European Council in Brussels the need for Turkey to fulfill its obligations as regards the visa liberalization benchmarks...
Turkey could cancel migrant deal if no visa liberalisation, Cyprus an obstacle
The European Union should implement visa-free travel for Turks by the end of the year and stop insisting Turkey change its anti-terrorism laws or Ankara...
Cyprus visa centre in Beijing inaugurated
The inauguration of the first visa application centre (VAC) in China took place at the Cypriot embassy in Beijing on Tuesday night, CNA reported on...
Merkel upbeat on improving ties with Erdogan after meeting (Updated)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel struck an upbeat tone after meeting Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the G20 summit, and said she expected...
