EU CITIZENSHIP
Cyprus Citizenship Your European Passport
Cyprus Citizenship Your European Passport
Cyprus Citizenship Your European Passport
Obtain Cyprus and EU citizenship through residence or marriage. Fast-track option available for high-skilled professionals in strategic sectors.
Obtain Cyprus and EU citizenship through residence or marriage. Fast-track option available for high-skilled professionals in strategic sectors.
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EU Passport Advantages
EU Passport Advantages
EU Passport Advantages
Unlock freedom across Europe and beyond
Unlock freedom across Europe and beyond
Visa-Free Travel
Access to 170+ countries worldwide including all EU member states
Visa-Free Travel
Access to 170+ countries worldwide including all EU member states
Visa-Free Travel
Access to 170+ countries worldwide including all EU member states
Live Anywhere in EU
Freedom to live, work, and study in all 27 EU countries
Live Anywhere in EU
Freedom to live, work, and study in all 27 EU countries
Live Anywhere in EU
Freedom to live, work, and study in all 27 EU countries
Dual Citizenship
Keep your current citizenship - Cyprus allows dual nationality
Dual Citizenship
Keep your current citizenship - Cyprus allows dual nationality
Dual Citizenship
Keep your current citizenship - Cyprus allows dual nationality
Pass to Children
Citizenship transfers to your descendants automatically
Pass to Children
Citizenship transfers to your descendants automatically
Pass to Children
Citizenship transfers to your descendants automatically
Citizenship Routes
Citizenship Routes
Citizenship Routes
Explore the three pathways to Cyprus citizenship—each designed for different applicant profiles, from high-skilled professionals to long-term residents and spouses of Cypriot nationals.
Explore the three pathways to Cyprus citizenship—each designed for different applicant profiles, from high-skilled professionals to long-term residents and spouses of Cypriot nationals.
Yellow Slip - EU Nationals
For EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals and their European family members
Eligible Sectors
Companies of Foreign Interests, Shipping, Pharmaceuticals, IT, and other strategic sectors
Processing Time
8 months from application submission to passport issuance
Requirements
Company must be registered in Migration Department or Ministry registrar
Timeline: 8 months
Fastest route to Cyprus citizenship and EU passport
Yellow Slip - EU Nationals
For EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals and their European family members
Eligible Sectors
Companies of Foreign Interests, Shipping, Pharmaceuticals, IT, and other strategic sectors
Processing Time
8 months from application submission to passport issuance
Requirements
Company must be registered in Migration Department or Ministry registrar
Timeline: 8 months
Fastest route to Cyprus citizenship and EU passport
Yellow Slip - EU Nationals
For EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals and their European family members
Eligible Sectors
Companies of Foreign Interests, Shipping, Pharmaceuticals, IT, and other strategic sectors
Processing Time
8 months from application submission to passport issuance
Requirements
Company must be registered in Migration Department or Ministry registrar
Timeline: 8 months
Fastest route to Cyprus citizenship and EU passport
Standard Route
Due to Residence (Standard)
For all other applicants residing legally in Cyprus
Eligible Sectors
Open to all legal residents not qualifying for fast-track
Processing Time
4-5 years based on current processing timeframes
Requirements
Years of legal residence, good character, and integration proof
Timeline: 4-5 years
Standard processing for general applicants
Standard Route
Due to Residence (Standard)
For all other applicants residing legally in Cyprus
Eligible Sectors
Open to all legal residents not qualifying for fast-track
Processing Time
4-5 years based on current processing timeframes
Requirements
Years of legal residence, good character, and integration proof
Timeline: 4-5 years
Standard processing for general applicants
Standard Route
Due to Residence (Standard)
For all other applicants residing legally in Cyprus
Eligible Sectors
Open to all legal residents not qualifying for fast-track
Processing Time
4-5 years based on current processing timeframes
Requirements
Years of legal residence, good character, and integration proof
Timeline: 4-5 years
Standard processing for general applicants
Marriage Route
Due to Marriage with Cypriot National
For all other applicants residing legally in Cyprus
For Couples Living in Cyprus
Married for at least 3 years
At least 2 years legal residence in Cyprus
Valid marriage certificate
For Couples Living Abroad
Married for at least 3 years
No residence requirement
Valid marriage certificate
Marriage Route
Due to Marriage with Cypriot National
For all other applicants residing legally in Cyprus
For Couples Living in Cyprus
Married for at least 3 years
At least 2 years legal residence in Cyprus
Valid marriage certificate
For Couples Living Abroad
Married for at least 3 years
No residence requirement
Valid marriage certificate
Marriage Route
Due to Marriage with Cypriot National
For all other applicants residing legally in Cyprus
For Couples Living in Cyprus
Married for at least 3 years
At least 2 years legal residence in Cyprus
Valid marriage certificate
For Couples Living Abroad
Married for at least 3 years
No residence requirement
Valid marriage certificate
EUROPEAN NATIONALS
Residence Permits for EU Nationals
Residence Permits for EU Nationals
Residence Permits for EU Nationals
Pathways to permanent residence and eventual citizenship for Europeans
Pathways to permanent residence and eventual citizenship for Europeans
Due to Residence (Fast-Track)
For EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals and their European family members
Visitor Permit: For those not employed in Cyprus
Work Permit: For employees or self-employed
Valid for unlimited period
Due to Residence (Fast-Track)
For EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals and their European family members
Visitor Permit: For those not employed in Cyprus
Work Permit: For employees or self-employed
Valid for unlimited period
Due to Residence (Fast-Track)
For EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals and their European family members
Visitor Permit: For those not employed in Cyprus
Work Permit: For employees or self-employed
Valid for unlimited period
Family Members (Non-EU)
For third-country national family members of EU citizens
Spouses and dependent children
Dependent parents and parents-in-law
Valid for 5 years, renewable unlimited times
Family Members (Non-EU)
For third-country national family members of EU citizens
Spouses and dependent children
Dependent parents and parents-in-law
Valid for 5 years, renewable unlimited times
Family Members (Non-EU)
For third-country national family members of EU citizens
Spouses and dependent children
Dependent parents and parents-in-law
Valid for 5 years, renewable unlimited times
Permanent Residence for EU Citizens
After 5 years of uninterrupted legal residence in Cyprus
Unlimited right of residence
Must not be burden on social system
Pathway to citizenship
Permanent Residence for EU Citizens
After 5 years of uninterrupted legal residence in Cyprus
Unlimited right of residence
Must not be burden on social system
Pathway to citizenship
Permanent Residence for EU Citizens
After 5 years of uninterrupted legal residence in Cyprus
Unlimited right of residence
Must not be burden on social system
Pathway to citizenship
UK Nationals (Pre-Brexit)
Special provisions for UK nationals residing before Brexit
Special provisions for UK nationals residing before Brexit
Right of free movement maintained
Post-Brexit UK nationals: third-country rules apply
UK Nationals (Pre-Brexit)
Special provisions for UK nationals residing before Brexit
Special provisions for UK nationals residing before Brexit
Right of free movement maintained
Post-Brexit UK nationals: third-country rules apply
UK Nationals (Pre-Brexit)
Special provisions for UK nationals residing before Brexit
Special provisions for UK nationals residing before Brexit
Right of free movement maintained
Post-Brexit UK nationals: third-country rules apply
General Requirements
General Requirements
General Requirements
These core criteria apply to most citizenship routes, ensuring applicants meet legal, character, and documentation standards.
These core criteria apply to most citizenship routes, ensuring applicants meet legal, character, and documentation standards.
Clean Criminal Record
Police clearance from all countries of residence
Clean Criminal Record
Police clearance from all countries of residence
Clean Criminal Record
Police clearance from all countries of residence
Good Character
Demonstration of good moral character and conduct
Good Character
Demonstration of good moral character and conduct
Good Character
Demonstration of good moral character and conduct
Greek Language (Standard Route)
Basic proficiency may be required for standard applications
Greek Language (Standard Route)
Basic proficiency may be required for standard applications
Greek Language (Standard Route)
Basic proficiency may be required for standard applications
Documentation
Birth certificates, passport copies, residence proof
Documentation
Birth certificates, passport copies, residence proof
Documentation
Birth certificates, passport copies, residence proof
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Processing Times
Permanent Residency
Permanent Residency
Permanent Residency
5 months
5 months
5 months
Visitor Permit
Visitor Permit
Visitor Permit
2-3 months
2-3 months
2-3 months
Digital Nomad
Digital Nomad
Digital Nomad
1-2 months
1-2 months
1-2 months
Employment
Employment
Employment
3-4 months
3-4 months
3-4 months
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