First of all, we should mention the fact that there are 4 ways in which one can acquire Cypriot Nationality:
- Naturalization based on years of residence in Cyprus
- As a spouse of a Cypriot citizen
- Due to Cypriot origin
- Through the Cyprus Investment Programme
Short Introduction:
Application for Cypriot citizenship through naturalization
An application for the acquisition of Cypriot citizenship by naturalization may be submitted by a foreign adult with full capacity who has completed 5 or 7 years of legal residence in the Republic depending on his/her residence status and is subject to the Civil Registry Law. In particular, naturalization is regulated by Article 111 and the Third Schedule of the Law.
The application which is submitted is called M127 and must be accompanied by the necessary accompanying documents which must be duly certified and translated. Please note that the application must be signed before a Notary Public or Consular Officer or other person authorized for this purpose.
Due to marriage/civil partnership with a Cypriot citizen
Acquisition of Cypriot citizenship by marriage or civil partnership (M125), applies to foreign spouses of Cypriot nationals or civil partners of Cypriot nationals as defined by the Civil Partnership Law, who may apply under the Civil Registry Law.
Right to apply
An application for the acquisition of Cypriot citizenship by marriage or civil partnership with a Cypriot citizen may be submitted by persons who:
- Have completed three years of marriage prior to the submission of the application and are resident in the Republic, (at least the last two years prior to the submission of the application must have been residing in the Republic).
- They have completed three years of marriage before submitting the application and are permanent residents abroad.
Acquisition of nationality by descent
There are three types of acquisition of Cypriot nationality by descent
- Application for a Consular Birth Certificate ( M121)
This concerns minors or adults born abroad after 16 August 1960 whose father at the time of birth was a Cypriot citizen and persons born after 11 June 1999 whose mother was a Cypriot citizen at the time of birth.
- Application for Registration of Minors (M126)
Minors born before 11 June 1999, either in Cyprus or abroad, whose mother is a Cypriot citizen and father is a foreigner, or minors whose father acquired Cypriot citizenship after their birth. Furthermore, the application is also submitted for minors whose father or mother acquired Cypriot citizenship by naturalization or registration by marriage to a Cypriot citizen.
- Adult applications of type M123
Persons born after 16 August 1960 whose, at the date of birth, neither of their parents had Cypriot citizenship.
At this point we should mention that all types of applications for citizenship mentioned above are submitted to the Department of Civil Registry and Immigration, or to the local Provincial Administrations. All applications are handled by the Nationality Branch of the Department of Population and Immigration Records
Cyprus Investment Programme
The Government of Cyprus, as part of its policies to attract foreign investment, has established the Cyprus Investment Programme. It gives investors the opportunity to obtain a Cypriot passport for themselves and their family through various investments in the Republic of Cyprus.
The advantages of Cypriot citizenship:
No visa required for travel to over 175 countries from April 2020, including all EU member states.
Cyprus’ education system is well known for its high quality of studies. There are many English-speaking private schools and universities that provide many educational opportunities. Furthermore, Cypriot citizens have access to European universities and the possibility to apply for EU grants as EU citizens.
Cyprus also allows dual citizenship under the Citizenship of the Republic of Cyprus Law and if you acquire Cypriot citizenship, you do not cease to retain your former citizenship.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Providing advice on applications regarding the necessary documents and the necessary requirements that must be met
- Preparation of the necessary applications on a case-by-case basis
- Communication with the relevant authorities before, during and after the application
- Assisting in the collection of all necessary and accompanying documents
- Submission of the application to the competent department
- Monitoring the status of the application, and updating the process step by step
- Provide assistance in issuing and receiving passport and identity card
