Brexit | UK Citizens of Cypriot origins | Apply for Cyprus citizenship.

Following the referendum decision in favour of Brexit, UK citizens face the possibility to have their freedom to move freely in the EU countries restricted. UK citizens of Cypriot origin may be able to maintain their rights as EU citizens by applying for naturalization on the basis of their Cypriot origins, provided that they meet the conditions as determined by the relevant law.

Please note that Cyprus allows dual citizenship, therefore, the applicants will be able to maintain their UK citizenship as well.

Application for British citizens of Cypriot origins

Please note that there is a specific procedure for British citizens of Cypriot origins:

  • who were born either before or after the 16th of August  1960 AND
  • who have completed at least one year of legal residence in the Republic of Cyprus.

Required documents for this case:

  • Application form M124;
  • Applicant’s Birth certificate;
  • Certificate of clean criminal record of the applicant;
  • Photocopy of applicant’s passport.

In case the foreign citizen of Cypriot origins does not fall in the previous case, one of the following options may apply:

Minors

The required documents depend on the citizenship status of at least one of their parents at the time of the child’s birth:

If either of the parents of the concerned person that was born in Cyprus or abroad on and after the 16.08.2016, was Cypriot, then the person is eligible for Cyprus citizenship.

Required documents for minors:

  • Form M126;
  • Applicant’s birth certificate;
  • Two photographs of the applicant (passport size);
  • Photocopy of the applicant’s and the applicant’s parents’ passports;
  • Marriage certificate of the applicant’s parents;
  • Certificate of registration of the Cypriot parents (if applicable);
  • The consent of the parent who is not a Cypriot citizen. However, in case the Cypriot parent has obtained a court decision for exclusive parental care, then the consent is not required.

Required documents for persons born abroad:

  • Application Form M121;
  • Applicant’s birth certificate;
  • Photocopy of the applicant’s and the applicant’s parents’ passports;
  • Marriage certificate of the applicant’s parents;
  • Certificate of registration of the Cypriot parents (if applicable);

Adults

Adults born after the 16th of August 1960 and adults born in Cyprus between 5th of November 1914 and 16th of August are also eligible to register as Cypriot citizens.

Required documents:

  • Application Form M123;
  • Applicant’s birth certificate;
  • Marriage certificate of applicant’s parents;
  • Copy of the applicant’s and the applicant’s parents’ passports;
  • Certificate of registration of the Cypriot parent (if applicable).

For further information on citizenship matters, you can get in touch with our Immigration Department.