Cyprus Citizenship
A citizenship route for eligible adults who have established sufficient lawful residence in Cyprus and satisfy the applicable language, character, financial and integration requirements.
ITMETA LTD assists applicants with residence-history assessment, calculation of periods inside and outside Cyprus, document preparation and coordination of the M127 naturalisation procedure.
Overview
Cyprus citizenship by naturalisation is available to eligible adult foreign nationals who satisfy the requirements of the Civil Registry Law.
Eligibility is not based only on the total number of years spent in Cyprus.
The authorities also assess:
ITMETA LTD can review the residence history before an application is prepared.
Key Requirements
12months
The applicant must have legal and continuous residence in Cyprus during the 12 months immediately preceding the date of application.
Periods of absence not exceeding a total of 90 days during this 12-month period do not interrupt the required period.
7years
During the 10 years immediately preceding the final 12-month period, the applicant must have accumulated at least seven years of legal residence in Cyprus.
Both residence periods must be assessed separately.
Residence History
Naturalisation eligibility depends on the applicant's actual lawful residence history and periods of absence from Cyprus.
Passport stamps, travel records, residence permits and other supporting evidence may need to be reviewed to establish whether the statutory residence requirements have been satisfied.
ITMETA LTD can prepare a residence-day assessment before the citizenship application is prepared.
Language Requirement
For the ordinary naturalisation route, the applicant must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the Greek language at B1 level.
Acceptable evidence includes the certificates recognised under the current naturalisation procedure.
Certain applicants may be exempt from providing a separate B1 certificate where they hold qualifying secondary-school or academic qualifications completed through Greek as the language of instruction.
Examination
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the basic elements of the contemporary political and social reality of Cyprus.
Under the current procedure, this is demonstrated through the recognised examination administered by the competent Examination Service.
60%A passing score of at least 60% is required under the current procedure.
Character
Citizenship by naturalisation requires the applicant to be of good character.
The authorities may consider criminal-record information and other relevant circumstances when assessing this requirement.
Supporting documentation may include criminal record certificates and other evidence required under the M127 procedure.
Potential issues should be reviewed before the application is submitted.
Accommodation & Finances
Applicants must demonstrate suitable accommodation and stable and regular financial resources sufficient for themselves and their family members.
The examples listed are not exhaustive. The appropriate evidence depends on the applicant's circumstances.
Evidence may include:
Evidence may include:
The ordinary naturalisation framework also requires an intention to continue residing in the Republic.
Naturalisation should therefore not be presented purely as a passport application based on historical residence.
The applicant’s overall circumstances should remain consistent with the statutory requirements.
Application
Citizenship applications based on years of residence are submitted using Form M127 together with the required supporting documentation.
The application is submitted at the competent District Administration Office.
The application must be signed in the presence of a Registrar in accordance with the current procedure.
Foreign supporting documents must comply with the applicable certification and translation requirements.
Government Fees
€500
Official fee payable upon submission of the naturalisation application.
2 × €8.54
Two revenue stamps are currently required for the application.
€500
An additional official fee is payable for issuance of the naturalisation certificate after approval.
These are government fees and are separate from professional service fees and other out-of-pocket expenses.
Documentation
Depending on the case, the document set may include:
The required document set depends on the applicant's individual history and the requirements applicable when the application is submitted.
Our Process
We review your immigration and residence history and identify the relevant naturalisation route.
We assess lawful residence and periods of absence against the statutory residence requirements.
We confirm the Greek-language and Cyprus-knowledge evidence required for the application.
We prepare a tailored checklist and review the supporting documents.
The application is prepared for submission to the competent District Administration Office.
The competent authorities examine the application and may request additional information or supporting documentation.
The citizenship decision is made solely by the competent Cyprus authorities.
Timing
A guaranteed processing period for an ordinary naturalisation application should not be assumed.
The time required depends on the individual application, residence history, completeness of documentation, authority checks and any requests for additional information.
The special accelerated examination of up to eight months applies only to eligible highly skilled employees and qualifying family members under the separate statutory procedure.
Learn About Highly Skilled NaturalisationAlternative Naturalisation Route
Eligible highly skilled employees working for qualifying companies may benefit from different naturalisation residence and language requirements under Article 111B(2).
Depending on the applicant's Greek-language level, the qualifying prior residence period may be shorter than under the ordinary naturalisation route.
Eligible applicants may also request accelerated examination of their application.
Before You Apply
Periods where lawful residence status may not be clear.
Travel history that may affect the required residence periods.
Periods between residence permits that require assessment.
Certificates that may not satisfy the recognised B1 requirement.
Missing passport or entry/exit evidence.
Documents that do not sufficiently demonstrate the statutory requirements.
These issues do not automatically mean an applicant is ineligible. They should be reviewed individually.
Why ITMETA LTD
We review the statutory requirements before preparing the citizenship application.
Detailed review of lawful residence and absence periods.
Structured preparation of immigration, civil-status, employment and examination evidence.
Assistance from preparation through submission and subsequent authority requests.
ITMETA LTD is an independent private company. Citizenship decisions are made solely by the competent authorities of the Republic of Cyprus.
FAQ
General answers only. Your specific circumstances are reviewed individually during consultation.
Under the ordinary naturalisation route, the applicant must satisfy two separate residence tests: 12 months of legal and continuous residence immediately before application, subject to permitted absences of up to 90 days in total, and at least seven years of cumulative legal residence during the immediately preceding ten-year period.
No. The final 12-month period and the earlier cumulative residence period are separate statutory requirements and should be calculated independently.
Yes, but periods of absence during the final 12-month qualifying period must not exceed 90 days in total under the current ordinary-naturalisation rule.
The ordinary naturalisation route currently requires sufficient knowledge of Greek at B1 level, subject to recognised evidence and applicable exemptions.
Yes. Applicants must also demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the basic elements of the contemporary political and social reality of Cyprus. The current recognised examination requires a score of at least 60%.
The law requires stable and regular financial resources sufficient for the applicant and family. The evidence used will depend on the applicant’s circumstances and does not necessarily consist only of employment income.
Possibly, but the periods of absence must be calculated carefully because they may affect both the final continuous-residence requirement and the earlier qualifying residence history.
There is no fixed processing period that should be guaranteed for ordinary naturalisation. Timing depends on the application and authority examination.
Eligible highly skilled employees and qualifying family members may request a separate accelerated examination procedure, subject to the statutory conditions and official fee.
The decision is made exclusively by the competent authorities of the Republic of Cyprus. ITMETA LTD assists with assessment, preparation and procedural support.
Eligibility
Tell us about your residence history, absences, immigration status and Greek-language level. We can assess your circumstances and identify the appropriate next steps.
Consultation
Share a few details about your residence history, absences and Greek-language level. We will review them and outline the appropriate next steps.