With the globalimmigrantsThe tightening of policy.Cyprus Statusbecause ofEU Member Statesstatus, lower immigration threshold and convenient freedom of travel, favored by more and more investors. So, holdingCyprusWhat countries can you actually travel to after the status? Today, we will analyze in detail how the Cyprus Passport and Permanent Residency StatusRight of passage, EU free movement rights, list of visa-free countries, giving you a clearer understanding of the value of this identity.

i. two categories of cypriot identity

Before exploring passable countries, we need to be clear about theThe two main forms of Cypriot identity::

1. Cyprus Permanent Residency (PR, Cyprus Permanent Residency)

   • Acquired through home purchase immigration, minimum investment thresholdEuro 300,000
   • Holding this status allowsPermanent residence in CyprusLibyan Arab JamahiriyaNo EU free movement rights
   • require a licenseSchengen visaIn order to enter other EU countries

2. Cyprus Passport (Citizenship)

   • Obtained through Naturalization or Citizenship by Investment Programs (currently required)5-7 years of residence)
   • act asEU passportThe holder can be found in theFreedom to settle, work and study in the EU27
   • Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access170+ countries and territories worldwide

The right to travel varies greatly from one status to another, and we focus next on the analysis ofGlobal Access for Cyprus Passport HoldersThe

II. Countries accessible to Cyprus passport holders

✅ 1. EU-27: freedom to live, work, study

act asEU Member StatesCyprus passport holders can register their passports at the following27 EU countries **** free to settle, work, go to school, start a businessNo additional visa or work permit is required:

🇫🇷 France | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇮🇹 Italy | 🇪🇸 Spain | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 🇦🇹 Austria | 🇵🇱 Poland | 🇩🇰 Denmark | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 🇫🇮 Finland | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 🇬 Greece | 🇸🇪 Czech Republic | 🇷 Greece 🇷 Czech Republic 🇷 Greece | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇭🇺 Hungary | 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 🇪🇪 Estonia | 🇱🇻 Latvia | 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 🇷🇴 Romania | 🇱🇻 Bulgaria | 🇱🇻 Ireland | 🇱🇻 Latvia | 🇱🇻 Lithuania | 🇷🇴 Romania 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 🇮🇪 Ireland | 🇭🇷 Croatia | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 🇲🇹 Malta

🚀 bright spot: With a Cypriot passport, not only can you travel visa-free to these countries, but you can alsoPermanent residency, freedom to seek employment, start a business, access to local healthcare and educationNo immigration supervision!

✅ 2. 26 countries of the Schengen area: visa-free access

Holders of a Cyprus passport mayVisa-free accessthat amount or lessSchengen Area countries(partly overlapping with EU member states):

🇨🇭 Switzerland | 🇳🇴 Norway | 🇮🇸 Iceland | 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein

🚀 bright spot: Although Switzerland, Norway and others are not members of the EU, they have signed the Schengen Agreement with the EU.Freedom of movement with a Cypriot passportThe

✅ 3. United Kingdom (visa-free for 6 months)

Even though the UKleave the European UnionThe Cyprus passport is still valid.Visa-free entry to the UK for up to 6 monthsand can apply for long-term residence or work visas, giving them an advantage over other non-EU passport applicants.

🚀 bright spot: Cyprus passport holders can still applySkilled Worker Visa (UK) or Immigrant Living Resident Visa (ILR), may consider transferring to UK status in the future.

✅ 4. Canada, Australia, New Zealand (e-visa or visa-free)

• 🇨🇦 Canada: Holders of a Cyprus passport may apply forElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA)No need for cumbersome visas
• 🇦🇺 Australia: Available for applicationElectronic signature (eVisitor 651)Visa-free entry3 months
• 🇳🇿 New Zealand: Available for applicationNZeTA Electronic VisaEntry3 months

🚀 bright spot: While direct settlement is not possible, applications for visitor visas or other long-term residence programs can be fast-tracked.

✅ 5. United States (10-year multiple visas available)

Although the Cyprus passportUnable to enter the U.S. without a visaHowever, the holder mayEasy to apply for B1/B2 Tourist Business VisaValidity periodUp to 10 yearsThe number of stops per visit isUp to 6 monthsThe

🚀 bright spot: Easier to apply for a U.S. visa than in a normal country, with a higher approval rate.

✅ 6. Other popular visa-free countries and territories

🚀 bright spot: The Cyprus passport has a very strong right of global access, coveringMainstream developed countries such as EU, Schengen Area, UK, Japan, Singapore, etc.International travel is extremely convenient.

III. Summary:Immigration to CyprusIs the status worth getting?

✔ Suitable for people::

• If you just want EU status, low taxes and a vacation lifestyleThe need can be met by permanent residency (PR).
• If you want to have an EU passport, enjoy visa-free access to 170+ countries, free settlement in Europe, and convenient international travelingPassports are more worth investing in