Improvement in Migration Management in Cyprus
January 5, 2026
Migration management in Cyprus improved significantly in 2023, with a decrease in arrivals and an increase in migrant returns. Policies on maritime patrols and heightened border controls played a crucial role. Specifically, arrivals in 2022 were 17,434, while they significantly decreased in 2024. The tightening of laws against illegal employment also discouraged refugees. These changes indicate a shift in the trend of migration flows towards Cyprus.