Cyprus Joining Schengen Information Systems (SIS)

In September 2019, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus announced that Cyprus had started the process of joining the Schengen Membership Zone which will complete in 2023. In case the European Union member states wish to join the Schengen Visa Scheme, all of them are required to apply so that the evaluation process can start.

There is a number of requirements that member states must meet which Cyprus meets.

What is Schengen?

The Schengen Zone is a border checks-free zone allowing free movement for nearly all European Union citizens and third-country nationals who have a Schengen Visa. People can travel from one country to another without the need for a passport check or other formalities.