Obtaining Cyprus passport

As of 2025, the Cyprus passport offers substantial travel freedom, with its global ranking varying slightly across different indexes

Henley Passport Index:Ranked 14th, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 178 destinations
VisaIndex: Positioned at 15th, with access to 176 destinations
Passport Index: Holds the 9th spot, offering a mobility score of 171, which includes visa-free access to 121 countries, visa-on-arrival to 44, and electronic travel authorization (eTA) to 6
These rankings reflect Cyprus’s strong global mobility, especially within the European Union, the Schengen Area, and several other regions

Cyprus provides multiple avenues for acquiring citizenship:

Eligibility Individuals born abroad with at least one Cypriot parent are eligible.
Requirements Applicants must provide authenticated documents, including birth certificates and proof of the Cypriot parent’s citizenship

Eligibility Spouses of Cypriot citizens can appl.
Requirements The couple must have been married for at least three years and have cohabited in Cyprus for a minimum of two years before the application

Eligibility Foreign nationals who have legally resided in Cyprus for *seven consecutive years.
Requirements Applicants must have a clean criminal record, knowledge of the Greek language, and demonstrate integration into Cypriot society

Fast-Track Residency Investors can obtain permanent residency by purchasing property in Cyprus worth at least €300,000 and maintaining a fixed deposit of €30,000 in a Cypriot bank for three year.
Path to Citizenship After seven years of legal residency, individuals may apply for citizenship, provided they meet the necessary criteria

Note Cyprus previously offered citizenship through significant financial investment. However, this program was abolished in 2020 due to concerns over its implementation

If you need assistance determining your eligibility or guidance on the application process, feel free to ask!

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