In 2004 Cyprus joined hands with Europe and became part and now a full member of EU. This was a tremendously good move for our Mediterranean island because plenty of international investors swarmed Cyprus to uplift the economy which makes it a much better place to live in today. But that is hardly the only reason to become a Cypriot. When you are a Cypriot citizen you are automatically a European citizen as well, which gives you a free pass to travel, explore or live in any of the 28 member states of Europe.
Here are the many different ways to become a Cypriot citizen and thus European.
Birth
Of course you are a Cypriot if you are born on this island but you also gain citizenship by birth even if only one parent is a Cypriot if you are born after Aug 16, 1960, whether you are born in the country or not. Unless you are born between 1960 and 1999 after which you can register as a Cypriot after the age of 21.
Cyprus descendent
If you are a descendant of a Cypriot parent then you can apply and register for citizenship unless you are younger than 21 of age.
Naturalization
Anyone can apply for citizenship in Cyprus but you will need the following requirements to qualify for citizenship through naturalization;
- You need to be 21 years and older
- You should have lived in Cyprus for 7 years
- If you have children in Cyprus then you should have lived in Cyprus for at least 5 years
- You should live legally and full time in Cyprus for 12 months prior to your application
- You should be a good law abiding citizen
Registration
Some people can register for citizenship and should be able to get their citizenship pretty easily. Here are a few examples of those eligible for registration;
- If you have a Cyprus parent
- If you are from Cyprus
- British citizens with Cypriot origination
Marriage
You can marry a Cypriot and become a citizen by staying happily and harmoniously cohabitant with your spouse for 3 years after legally entering the country.
Cyprus Investment Programme
This program was developed by the Cyprus Government to promote the economic growth of the island. If you invest 2 million Euro in the country in forms of property investment, business investment, organization investment, enterprise investment, infrastructure projects or developments then you can Obtaining Cyprus Citizenship in as little time as 3 months.
Real estate lawyers can help you acquire property safely
Many foreigners want to invest in property while their citizenships are still pending but are not sure of how to go about getting their deeds registered legally to their name without the risk of losing money or the property. If you are interested in investing in a property before you become a citizen then our real estate lawyers can help you out. We will ensure that the documentation and transfer are done completely legally and binding. Those who apply for citizenship through the Cyprus investment programme can also contact our offices for the best guidance with regards to application, processing, and property investing so you can get your citizenship approved in less than 3 months.
