According to a survey financed by the European Union Solidarity Fund, third-country foreigners migrate to Cyprus mainly due to financial incentives and rewards
Immigration
More than 200000 registered immigrants living in Cyprus
According to the Minister of Interior, Neoclis Sylikiotis, there are currently in Cyprus 120000 registered EU immigrants, 68000 political refugees and 58000 registered workers from third countries.
A wave of illegal immigrants leaving Cyprus
Almost four thousands of aliens who were illegally in Cyprus last year left on their own, while many others were expelled by decree of the Ministry of Interior.