Naturalisation as a Spouse of a Cypriot Citizen

Naturalisation as a Spouse of a Cypriot Citizen

If you are married to a Cypriot citizen, you can apply for citizenship onder the following conditions:

Eligibility Requirements

Marriage Duration:

You must have been marries for at least 3 years.

For Spouses Living Abroad:

  • If you live outside Cyprus, you can apply after 3 years of marriage.
  • You must explain why you want Cypriot citizenship.
  • If you have been marries for 5 years and have at least one child, no explanation is needed.

Residency in Cyprus:

You need to have lived in Cyprus for 2 years  before applying.

Required Documents for Application

To apply, you will need to gather the following documents:

Original birth certificate*

Original criminal record*

Original marriage certificate*

Children's birth certificates* (if applicable)

Copies of both spouses' passports

Certificate of Cypriot citizenship of the Cypriot spouse (if applicable)

A signes statement confirming harmonious living

A statement of cohabitation from the local authority

Two application forms (one must have €8.54 in stamps)

Receipt of fee payment

Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) may require translation or certification.

€300

Application fee:

2 — 3 years

Processing Time:

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