8 Dec. 2021 - Completion of project for the support of Consulates in Cyprus Diplomatic Missions abroad with co-funding from EU's Internal Security Fund

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the Final Beneficiary has successfully completed the project entitled "Support of Consulates of the Republic of Cyprus in diplomatic missions abroad as regards short-term visas” with code CY/2018/ISF/SO1.NO1.1.1/2.

The aim of the project was the harmonization of procedures of the Consular Departments of Embassies of the Republic of Cyprus with the requirements of the Schengen acquis, namely:

  • The creation / improvement of the security conditions of the Consular Officers which deal with the examination and issuance of short-stay visas
  • The facilitation of the visa examination / issuance process and
  • Ensuring the proper procedure for issuing short-stay entry visas, in accordance with the Community Visa Code.

Co-financed by the Internal Security Fund (ISF) - Borders and Visas by 90% and by national resources of the Republic of Cyprus by 10%, the project had a total budget of €762.429 and a duration 64 months.