In a recent move, the Cyprus Parliament has approved a streamlined citizenship procedure, enabling talented foreign professionals to obtain a passport within a swift 4 years.
- Residency Requirement: Applicants must reside on the island for either 4 or 5 years (depending on language proficiency).
- Clean Criminal Record: A certificate verifying no criminal history is mandatory.
- Language Proficiency: Successful completion of a Greek language exam, with a minimum proficiency level of B1.
- Highly Qualified Skills: Applicants must demonstrate high-level professional and academic skills, along with a minimum monthly income of €2.5 thousand.
This accelerated citizenship route extends to the applicant’s family members as well. Anticipated to take no more than 8 months from application to document issuance, the process aims to attract and retain skilled individuals in Cyprus.
