Foreign Nationals Not Departing Cyprus: Data and Costs
April 8, 2025
In Cyprus, approximately 290,000 foreign third-country nationals have failed to leave after their permits expired from 2014 to 2023. The Audit Office estimates that many of these individuals may be residing illegally in the country. The cost of managing irregular migration for the period 2021-2024 is estimated at €500 million, not including indirect expenses like policing.