Polina Polycarpou featured in Kathimerini discussing the Changes to the acquisition of Cypriot citizenship by foreign spouses

The article discusses proposed amendments to the existing legal framework governing the acquisition of Cypriot citizenship by foreign spouses of Cypriot citizens. The amendments are set out in the Civil Registry (Amendment) Law of 2026, which has been submitted for public consultation by the Ministry of Interior.

The proposed changes seek to clarify and, in certain circumstances, facilitate the conditions and procedures for the registration of foreign spouses as Cypriot citizens, including revised residency requirements and specific provisions for couples residing outside Cyprus. The amendments also introduce additional eligibility criteria and clarify the circumstances under which applications may be approved.

You can read the full article in Greek here