Many expect Cyprus to become part of the Schengen Zone soon, but the reality is more complex. Despite its official intention to join, full accession in 2025 is highly unlikely. Why?<\/p>\n
Key obstacles:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cyprus remains a divided island, and the buffer zone with Northern Cyprus creates challenges for border control. The EU cannot include a country in Schengen that does not fully control its own borders.<\/p>\n Due to its geographic location, Cyprus is highly exposed to migration flows. The EU fears that open borders could exacerbate the migration crisis, especially given that Cyprus is already under pressure from asylum applications.<\/p>\n Despite Cyprus\u2019s readiness for the Schengen Information System (SIS), it still needs to pass security and border management compliance checks. This is a lengthy process, making a 2025 accession unrealistic.<\/p>\n Possible next steps for Cyprus?<\/strong><\/p>\n Stay informed to follow real developments, not just headlines.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Note: The content of this article is relevant at the time of its first publication. It is intended to provide general information on the topic and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend seeking professional advice regarding your specific matter before taking action based on the information presented. For more information or consultation, please contact our tax experts by email at\u00a0<\/span><\/i>contact@mainpartnertrust.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n See more at <\/em>Instagram<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>https:\/\/t.me\/mainpartnertrust<\/em><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many expect Cyprus to become part of the Schengen Zone soon, but the reality is more complex. Despite its official intention to join, full accession in 2025 is highly unlikely. Why? Key obstacles: Lack of control over the entire territory Cyprus remains a divided island, and the buffer zone with Northern Cyprus creates challenges for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1582,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1581","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-media","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n
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