Became a Cypriot citizen through marriage and now remarried?
A new court ruling means your new spouse can't rely on your citizenship to get theirs.
On 15 October 2026, the Administrative Court of Appeal ruled that a person who acquired Cypriot citizenship by registration cannot pass the right to register on to a foreign spouse they marry later.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 C𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱:
📌 The court upheld the Ministry of Interior's refusal to register a foreign national as a Cypriot citizen.
📌 Citizenship by registration, through descent or marriage, must be used only within the limits set by law.
📌 The same applies to a child who is not the child of the spouse through whom citizenship was originally obtained.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Marriage to a Cypriot has never meant automatic citizenship. Each application is assessed on its own facts.
Blended families and remarried couples should check which route is really open to them, such as naturalisation, before they apply.
⏳ Choosing the wrong route can cost you time, fees and a refusal on your record.
At Crosswinds Legal, we guide individuals and families through Cyprus immigration and citizenship with clear advice, practical solutions and a personal approach. 🌍
Not sure which route fits your family? Let's talk.
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