The agreement between the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the Government of the United States of America on cooperation regarding the use of travel information, signed in Washington, D.C., on June 17, 2024, was ratified yesterday by the House of Representatives.

The agreement is a prerequisite for Cyprus's participation in the USA Visa Waiver Program, commonly known as the Visa Waiver.

A total of 22 MPs voted in favor, one against, while nine abstained.

The cooperation between the two parties includes sharing travel information. The United States will provide Cyprus with the necessary system and software platform for the collection and analysis of passenger data, free of charge.

If all agreed deadlines are met, Cyprus's inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program is expected around the beginning of 2025.