Cyprus is in a big group. It is the European Union. But it is not in Schengen.
You need your passport to go there. This is not easy for travel. The leader wants Cyprus in Schengen. Then travel is easy.
Schengen means no passport checks. Not being in Schengen is bad. People must show papers. Cyprus wants to be like other places.
There is a problem. The island is not all one. The leaders do not rule all the land. This makes one safe border hard.
Cyprus must follow rules. Borders must be safe. They need to share what they know. Rules for people asking for help must be good. This takes time.
Cyprus tries hard. They make borders safe. They work on rules. The leader wants no passport checks. It takes time. The island's split is a big thing.