FAQ IMMIGRATION THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS
Citizenship
1. What is GESY?
GeSY stands for the General Healthcare System of Cyprus and, is the Cyprus universal health insurance system, which aims at meeting the expectations of Cypriot citizens and eligible residents for equal access to treatment and provision of high-quality healthcare, by using, in the best possible way, all available resources.
2. How is a certificate of basic knowledge of Greek language and a Certificate of Cyprus political and social reality been obtained?
The Applicant needs to attend relevant examinations conducted by the Ministry of Education of Cyprus for the obtaining of the above certificates.
These specific examinations are usually conducted twice (2) every year on specific pre-scheduled dates and the interested candidates need to secure their place before the pre-scheduled dates. Deadlines are applied.
3. Which family members of high skilled employees can be included in the Applicant’s citizenship application?
A spouse or partner, and, a dependent adult child with a disability might be included in an Applicant’s citizenship application.
A “disability” means any long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
There may also be requirements as to the residence and language for the Applicant’s family members.
4. Which Documentation needs to be Officially Translated?
Documentation which is in any other language other than Greek or English, needs to be officially translated.
5. Which Documentation need to be Duly Certified?
Public Documents issued in other countries, other than Cyprus, such as marriage certificate or children’s birth certificate, need to be duly certified.
6. Which certifications are concerned as Duly Certifications by the Migration Department?
Certification by a Cyprus Embassy or Consulate in the issuing country will suffice.
Otherwise, Apostille certification, where the issuing country has signed the Apostille Convention, will also suffice.
7. In which form should the income be?
The income may include salaries, pensions, dividends from shares, bank deposits interest, rents, etc.
8. How long does the examination of the application take?
The examination of the application usually takes place4years from submission.
*High Skilled Employees and their family members have the right to request for accelerated examination of the application, not exceeding eight (8) months, with the relevant payment of further €5,000.
9. How much are the application fees payable to the Migration Department?
The submission application fees, including stamps, payable to the Migration Department is usually €517,08 per person.
In case of approval of the application, an additional fee of €500 per person is payable for the issuance of the certificate of naturalization.
10. Is it possible for Cyprus Citizenship by naturalization to be revoked?
Yes. In cases of:
-fraud or false information,
-serious criminal offences related to national security, terrorism, organized crime,
-Acts Against the Republic, such as spying, treason or affiliations with groups hostile,
-Dual Citizenship Abuse.