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200,000 foreign residents legally in Cyprus; most have residence permits
2 sourcesFirst reported 12 days agoUpdated 12 days ago
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- There are 200,000 legal migrants currently residing in Cyprus, according to Migration Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides.
- An additional 30,000 individuals in Cyprus are receiving international asylum.
- The majority of migrants encountered on the streets are reported to have valid residence permits.
- The statistics were discussed during a session of the House interior committee on July 6, 2026.
- The figures highlight the ongoing presence and legal status of foreign nationals in the country.
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