On December 19, 2023, the Cyprus Parliament made significant amendments to the Civil Registry Law of 2002 (Law no. 141(I)/2002, as periodically updated), transforming the requirements for acquiring Cypriot citizenship through naturalization. These revisions, further refined on May 31, 2024, introduce new stipulations including proficient Greek language skills and a thorough understanding of Cyprus political and social landscape.
Updated Naturalization Requirements
To be eligible for Cypriot citizenship by naturalization, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Special Provisions for Highly Qualified Third Country Nationals
For highly qualified third-country nationals residing in Cyprus and employed by Cypriot companies of foreign origin, the following special provisions apply:
Family Members:
Spouses, Civil Partners, or Dependent Adult Children with Disabilities may apply concurrently if they meet the adjusted residency requirements.
Expedited Processing:
Applications under these special provisions will be processed within eight months upon payment of a fee.
Applications submitted before these amendments took effect will be evaluated based on the criteria applicable at the time of submission.
Stay informed about the latest changes to the naturalization process in Cyprus with Eurofast legal experts in Nicosia at nicosia@eurofast.eu.
Evgenia Katelari
Corporate Lawyer
Eurofast Nicosia
nicosia@eurofast.eu