Citizenship in Cyprus: naturalisation routes and help with the application

Cyprus citizenship by naturalisation is possible after years of legal residence, with language and integration requirements. A fast route exists for highly skilled employees.

Based on1 year in a row before applying + 7 of the 10 years before
Fast routeHighly skilled staff: 3 years with Greek B1, 4 with A2
LanguageGreek B1 (A2 or B1 on the fast route)
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A passport, certificates with an apostille and a rental contract on a deskChecked 24 October 2026

Steps and timeline

  1. 1

    Check your years

    Which periods count.

    1 week
  2. 2

    Language and documents

    Greek certificate, exam on Cyprus political and social reality (at least 60%), records.

    months
  3. 3

    Apply

    At the District Administration Office, signed before a Registrar; two newspaper notices; fee €500 plus stamps, and €500 on approval.

    2 weeks
  4. 4

    Decision

    Fast route: up to 8 months for an extra €5,000 fee; no set time for the standard route.

    several months

How many years before you can apply for Cyprus citizenship?

On the standard route you need one year of legal residence in a row before applying, plus 7 of the 10 years before that. Highly skilled employees can apply after 3 years with Greek at B1, or 4 years with A2. Not every permit counts, so we check your residence history first.

What language test does Cyprus citizenship need?

Greek at level B1 on the standard route, or A2 or B1 on the fast route for highly skilled staff. You also pass an exam on Cyprus political and social life, with at least 60%. We plan the test dates around your application so that both certificates are ready when you file.

Official forms explained

Official forms: M127 (Μ.127) · how to fill it in, M125 (Μ.125) · how to fill it in

Who does what

What you do

  • Share your situation and goals
  • Collect documents from home
  • Agree the scope of work in writing

What we do

  • Check the requirements for your case
  • Prepare the documents and file the application
  • Follow up until the decision

Your coordinator

  • Plans the work and next steps
  • Keeps one timeline for everything
  • Reminds you of renewals and deadlines

What affects the cost

The price depends on your situation. We explain the scope and expected costs before work begins.

Your situationNumber of peopleUrgency

Questions

Can I keep my current citizenship?

Check both countries' rules before you apply; an advocate can review it with you.

Which permits count?

An advocate checks your residence history.

Sources

Figures checked 24 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.

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A coordinator replies within one working day with the next steps.

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