Citizenship of Cyprus: obtaining a strong passport in the European Union under the best program
With a Cypriot passport you get new perspectives for a comfortable life, business and traveling
Cyprus PASSPORT DASHBOARD
Mobility Score
170Visa-free
120Visa on arrival
73eTA
7Visa required
28Passport Power Rank
8World reach
85 %What makes Cypriot citizenship attractive
A Cypriot passport opens borders and gives access to all the privileges of EU citizenship
Free travel to more than 160 countries
Citizens of Cyprus have visa-free entry to most countries in the world, including Canada, China, Australia, New Zealand, UAE.
Right to immigrate to any EU country
You can move together with your family members to your favorite EU country without having to open a residence permit and demonstrate your income level.
Prospects for successful employment abroad
With a Cypriot passport you can work officially all over the EU, including Western European countries with an average salary of 4000-5000 EUR per month.
Transfer of citizenship to your children and spouse
Your minor children automatically acquire a second citizenship, while your husband or wife will acquire it in a simplified procedure.
Prospects for starting and running a business
As a Cypriot citizen, you have the opportunity to develop your company internationally, benefiting from tax incentives and credits.
Access to the general benefits of EU citizenship
A Cypriot passport holder can enjoy the services of reliable banks, prestigious universities and the best clinics throughout the European Union.
Who can apply for a passport in Cyprus?
There are several legal grounds to become a citizen of Cyprus
Immigrants who have lived in Cyprus with a residence permit/permanent residence permit for 7 years or more
Additionally, you must pass the Greek language proficiency exam, have a legal and stable source of income and be law-abiding.
Highly qualified foreign specialists
Highly qualified employees working in Cyprus in companies defined by law are granted a passport after 4 years instead of 7 years.
Husbands and wives of Cypriot citizens
Legal spouses and de facto cohabitants of Cypriot citizens can obtain a passport in a simplified procedure 3 years after the establishment of the family union.
Persons of Cypriot origin
A Cypriot passport is automatically granted to those who have at least one parent who is a Cypriot citizen.
Availability of supporting documents
A basic file is required to obtain Cypriot citizenship:
- a copy of a valid passport;
- a personally completed application form;
- a check for payment of the state duty;
- birth certificate;
- certificate of no criminal record in Cyprus;
- copy of a current resident card;
- two recent passport-sized photographs.
Naturalization will also require language and integration certificates, proof of residency on the island and a source of livelihood. If the passport is applied for through marriage, a certificate of registration of the marital union is required.
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How to apply for citizenship in Cyprus
To obtain a Cypriot passport, you will need to go through several official legal stages. The company's specialists accompany you through each of them to avoid mistakes and guarantee a successful result.
Filling out the questionnaire and creating a personalized action plan
At the first consultation, you provide the lawyer with basic documents and fill out a questionnaire with questions about your wishes and intentions. Next, a Mycitizenagency specialist analyzes the data to find the best citizenship program specifically for your situation:
- studies biographical information in archives and civil registry offices;
- explains to you the pros and cons of different suitable methods of citizenship registration;
- assesses the possible risks of each procedure and suggests effective ways to eliminate them;
- helps you choose the most suitable immigration program;
- concludes a formal cooperation agreement with you following the results of the consultation.
Preparing the case for submission to the authorities
After concluding the cooperation agreement, the lawyer of Mycitizenagency starts preparing your personalized citizenship application package:
- determines the composition of the required dossier specifically for your situation;
- requests and recovers missing documents through official channels;
- assists you in completing the official application form to the authorities;
- provides translation, notarization, apostilization of certificates and statements;
- conducts the final legal review of the case.
Legal filing of the citizenship application
A Mycitizenagency specialist, under an official power of attorney, independently submits the citizenship application on your behalf. The procedure is conducted through the municipal administration in Cyprus and includes several points:
- submission of the application together with the dossier and its registration in the system;
- verification of the application by the authorities and analysis of the package of documents;
- waiting for the result and follow-up of the case by a personal lawyer;
- granting citizenship and informing the client about it.
Visit Cyprus for final procedures
Once the official decision has come into force, you travel with your personal lawyer to Cyprus to obtain citizenship. Mycitizenagency specialist performs the following tasks:
- organizes the trip, including flight and accommodation on the island;
- arranges an appointment with the authorities at the nearest convenient date;
- takes care of your preparation for communication with the authorities (if required);
- accompanies you in obtaining your certificate of naturalization.
Receipt of the Cypriot citizen's document package
As a Cypriot citizen, with the help of a personal lawyer, you obtain new European Union documents:
- passport for traveling abroad;
- internal ID card (Cyprus ID Card);
- tax registration (if necessary);
- metric documents (birth, marriage).
With a Cyprus passport you automatically acquire new rights and privileges on the territory of the European Union:
- residence in any of the EU countries without additional conditions;
- service in the best banks and hospitals on the territory of the European Union;
- access to financial benefits, grants and subsidies in Europe;
- unlimited career and business development prospects in the EU.
Why clients choose Mycitizenagency
Transparent terms of cooperation
We provide comprehensive services under an official contract, where the price and deadlines for fulfillment of obligations are fixed.
Working with legal programs
Mycitizenagency specialists help you to obtain citizenship only on the grounds that are set forth in the EU legislation.
Legal support at every step of the process
Step-by-step support of a specialist guarantees successful obtaining of a Cypriot passport in a short period of time without unnecessary efforts and large investments.
Personal data protection
Mycitizenagency guarantees confidentiality of personal client information in accordance with European GDPR requirements.
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Frequent questions about the citizenship procedure in Cyprus
We have prepared a list of answers to the most common questions about obtaining a Cypriot passport. If you have not found the information you need, we will be happy to provide it to you during a free consultation.
Standard naturalization in Cyprus requires you to have a total of seven years of residence on the island during the 10 years preceding the date of application.
Of these, a minimum of 12 of the last 12 months must be spent in the state without leaving the country.
Highly qualified professionals can naturalize in 4 years (5 years if your language level is not higher than A2).
Citizenship through marriage can be obtained without prior relocation if you entered into a family union 3 years ago or earlier.
A passport of origin is automatically granted – you only spend time on the legal procedures, which generally take between 6 and 12 months.
Yes, in case of naturalization you need to know the Greek language at A2-B1 level (depending on the situation), and you need to pass an exam to understand the political and socio-cultural background of the country.
Citizenship by marriage and citizenship by descent do not require these conditions.
If you submit to the authorities a properly prepared immigration dossier and the applicant meets all legal requirements, the probability of approval of the application is over 90%.
The company’s specialists take care of the paperwork and all legal tasks, so you can be sure of a successful outcome.
The general list of documents includes a passport, civil status certificates and a certificate of criminal record.
In case of naturalization, a resident card, language and integration certificates are also required.
When requesting through marriage, a document on the conclusion of the marital union must be provided.
Highly qualified specialists supplement the dossier with an employment contract with proof of their work on the island for the last 2 years.
Yes, your natural and adopted children under the age of 18 can obtain a Cypriot passport together with you without any additional conditions.
The main thing is that the accession to citizenship must be approved by the second foreign parent.
Adult children can count on a simplified passport procedure after submitting a separate application.
The preparatory procedures and the application for citizenship are handled by a Mycitizenagency lawyer, so you do not need to visit Cyprus.
However, your personal presence on the island will be required to participate in the final stages, including obtaining citizenship status and processing a new set of European-style documents.
No, Cyprus allows multiple citizenship regardless of which of the legal grounds you are applying for.
The main thing is that having two passports does not contradict the constitutional norms of your home country.
Yes, as a citizen of Cyprus you have the right to freely conduct commercial activities anywhere in the European Union. You have access to, for example:
- starting, taking over, expanding your business internationally;
- applying for grant and subsidy support from Cyprus and EU funds;
- switching to simplified tax residency in Cyprus for entrepreneurs;
- registration of accounts and obtaining loans in European banks.
Testimonials from clients who have obtained Cypriot citizenship
View all“I work remotely in an IT company and so I lived in Cyprus for a while with a Digital Nomad Visa, after which I literally fell in love with the country. But it was a long wait for naturalization, and the salary threshold for Digital Nomads is constantly changing - I was afraid that it wouldn't work out. The guys from the company advised me to consult Mycitizenagency - they said that they have specialists here who will definitely solve any of your questions about moving to Europe. And so it turned out: they helped me to obtain an EU passport under a simplified procedure and now I am on my favorite island as a full-fledged citizen.
I would like to note the professional work of lawyers from Mycitizenagency. I requested to simplify my travels in Europe, as I often have to travel to Cyprus, Malta and Turkey. Lawyer Andrei studied my documents, asked a lot of clarifying questions, and then recommended an excellent program to obtain a passport in the EU in less than a year. I had my doubts, but the company is a proven one for me (acquaintances had already applied), so I took a risk. And everything worked out!
This is not the first time I have turned to immigration specialists for myself and my employees, so I have seen all sorts of things. I did not expect much from Mycitizenagency, but the issue was urgent and complicated, and I did not have the strength and resources to deal with it on my own. Frankly speaking, I was very surprised in a pleasant sense of the word! This is the first time in my memory when the lawyers fulfilled everything they promised in time, and they even dissuaded me from opening a residence permit in favor of EU citizenship - for the same money! It is very pleasant to cooperate with experts in their field, so I will definitely contact Mycitizenagency again
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