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Cypriot Citizenship

Cyprus is an island where you can enjoy the weather, the beautiful beaches, and the short distances between towns and places of interest. Benefiting from a safe, cosmopolitan lifestyle.
In addition to your quality lifestyle as a Cypriot citizen, you immediately become a member state of the European Union, which offers you the possibility of traveling, working, and doing business in the EU without any legalities or lengthy bureaucratic procedures.

Four ways to acquire a Cypriot citizenship:

Obtaining a Cyprus citizenship by naturalization

To be entitled to a Cypriot citizenship application through naturalization, EU citizens or third-country nationals must have resided for a minimum of 7 years (2555 days) legally in Cyprus, of which the year preceding the date of application should be full and uninterrupted.

Obtaining Cyprus citizenship by exemption through investment

Non-EU individuals, migrant entrepreneurs, and investors who are prepared to invest in Cyprus. This investment allows the applicant (and eventually their spouse and children) to hold a Cypriot passport and reap the benefits of being a Cypriot citizen. 

Registrations as a result of marriage to citizens of the republic of Cyprus

If you marry a citizen of Cyprus and have remained married for three consecutive years.

Obtaining Cyprus Citizenship due to Cypriot origins

A person can obtain Cyprus citizenship due to Cypriot origins as long as he or she satisfies certain criteria.
There are different application forms depending on the age, origin, and date of birth of the candidate. 

D.E Lavoro Agency oversees the full application and submission process for citizenship acquisition to the authorities.

For any general inquiries, please fill in the following contact form:

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