Revised Rules For Cyprus Citizenship Based On Years Of Residence

The new provisions for applying for the Cyprus citizenship based on years of residence have been published in the official Gazette of the Republic of Cyprus on 19 December 2023 through the amending legislation of Civil Registry Law. On that basis, the Ministry of Interior has announced on 22 March 2024, that they now accept the submission of applications for obtaining the Cyprus citizenship based on the new provisions of the amending legislation. It should be noted that together with the announcement of the Ministry of Interior, the Authorities have provided additional clarifications on specific provisions of the amending legislation, as well as the required documents that should be submitted as part of the application process.