Preliminary checks of third country nationals upon arrival

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Persons that enter irregularly are transferred to the First Reception Center, Pournara and are subject to checks in the Center. Third country nationals that enter regularly are subject to visa and identity checks upon arrival at the airport and me be requested to show sufficient funds and a place of stay. If there is any reason to doubt the information provided, entry may be refused and the person will be detained in the airport holding facilities until a return flight is arranged (see section: Place of Detention). A decision refusing entry is issued.[1]

^{[1] Information provided by Cyprus Refugee Council.}