Cyprus citizenship
1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-10-22
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisition of Cypriot Citizenship By Naturalization (Due to years of residence) | For adult foreigners with 12 months of legal continuous residence and at least 7 years of legal residence in the 10 years before that period, who speak Greek at B1 level; it gives Cypriot citizenship by naturalisation. | 2023-12-19 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisition of Cypriot Citizenship By Naturalization (Due to years of residence) | Application fee | 500 EUR | Official source |
| Acquisition of Cypriot Citizenship By Naturalization (Due to years of residence) | Application fee (issuance) | 500 EUR | Official source |
| Acquisition of Cypriot Citizenship By Naturalization (Due to years of residence) | Processing time (priority, legal maximum) | 8 months | Official source |
| Acquisition of Cypriot Citizenship By Naturalization (Due to years of residence) | Years of residence required (general) | 7 years | Official source |
| Acquisition of Cypriot Citizenship By Naturalization (Due to years of residence) | Years of residence required (spouse of citizen) | 2 years | Official source |
| Acquisition of Cypriot Citizenship By Naturalization (Due to years of residence) | Language level required | B1 (Greek) | Official source |
| Acquisition of Cypriot Citizenship By Naturalization (Due to years of residence) | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |