FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Cyprus has achieved notable improvements in migration management, according to a joint announcement by the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection and the Ministry of Justice and Public Order.
The statement highlights findings from the Audit Service’s Special Report on migration.
In 2024, irregular migrant arrivals decreased by 65% compared to 2022, accompanied by a reduction in asylum requests.
Departures increased by 179% compared to arrivals, with over 25,000 foreigners leaving the Republic since the current government took office.
Pending applications for international protection dropped from approximately 34,000 in March 2023 to 19,000 in March 2025, with asylum applications now processed within one to three months.
The announcement also addressed infrastructure projects for migration management, noting that over 90% of these projects are funded by the European Union and international organizations.
The government emphasized its commitment to a responsible and targeted immigration policy, aiming to safeguard the interests of the state and its citizens while fulfilling international and European obligations.
The Audit Service recognized the substantial progress made since 2023, ranking Cyprus among the top EU countries in migration management.