If you have Cypriot roots, citizenship isn’t something you’re “granted” — it’s already your birthright. All that’s required is to formally claim it. If you’re married to a Cypriot national, you may also qualify through registration, opening the same doors for your family.

Holding a Republic of Cyprus passport places you among one of the world’s most respected travel documents, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 170+ countries. As part of the European Union, Cypriot citizenship also gives you the full rights of EU nationals: the ability to live, work, study, and do business freely across all member states.

Unlike some countries, Cyprus places no restrictions on dual nationality, so you can hold your Cypriot passport alongside your current one.

For many in the diaspora — especially British-born Cypriots — this is also a chance to restore EU citizenship post-Brexit, regaining all the freedoms that were lost.

But beyond the legal and practical advantages, Cypriot citizenship is about heritage and belonging. It’s a way to re-establish your family’s ties to the island, pass down a connection to future generations, and open the door to opportunities in Cyprus — whether that means investing in property, enjoying a Mediterranean lifestyle, or securing your family’s long-term future within Europe.