Cyprus citizenship by marriage.

Cyprus citizenship by marriage.

💍 Want Cypriot Citizenship Through Marriage? Here’s How You Can Get It

If you’re married to a Cypriot citizen, you may be eligible to apply for Cypriot citizenship. Whether you live in Cyprus or abroad, here’s a step-by-step guide that breaks it all down for you.

✅ Key Requirements (for Couples Living in Cyprus)

To apply, you must:

• Be married to a Cypriot citizen for at least 3 years.
• Have lived in Cyprus for at least 2 years before applying.

🌍 What If You Live Abroad?

You can still apply, but here’s what changes:

• You must have been married for at least 3 years.
• You need to submit a signed letter from both spouses explaining why you’re applying for Cypriot citizenship.

👉 No letter is needed if:

• You’ve been married 5 years or more, and
• You have at least one child together.

📑 Documents You’ll Need

Make sure all documents are officially translated into Greek or English and certified with an Apostille if they were issued abroad.

Required documents:

• Your birth certificate
• Your clean criminal record (issued in the last 6 months)
• Your marriage certificate
• Your child’s birth certificate (if applicable)
• Copies of:
  • Your passport
  • Your spouse’s Cypriot passport
  • Your spouse’s Cypriot citizenship certificate (if applicable)
• A statement confirming you live together, signed at the District Administration Office or the Embassy
• A statement of cohabitation from your local authority
• Two copies of the application (one with two stamps worth €8.54)
• Proof of payment of €300 application fee

📝 Document Certification & Translation Rules

• All documents must be in Greek or English or officially translated.
• Public documents from abroad must have an Apostille stamp if your country has signed the Hague Convention.
• Certified copies should follow the same process.

💬 Still Have Questions?

Let us help you! If you’re married to a Cypriot and thinking about applying for citizenship, reach out to our expert legal team for step-by-step support.

📧 Contact us at: office@lawyer.com.cy