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Cyprus Family Member of a Cypriot Citizen

8 facts quoted from the official source

For a third-country spouse or civil partner of a Cypriot citizen or a qualifying parent of a minor Cypriot child.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children +3
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Cypriot Citizen Sponsor RequiredThe supporting family member must be a Cypriot citizen.
  • Qualifying Relationship RequiredThe national policy recognises the listed relationships.
  • Relationship Evidence RequiredMarriage, civil-union, birth and parental-responsibility evidence must prove the relationship.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentThe applicant must hold valid travel documentation and obtain the residence permit.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryCyprus recognises third-country spouses or civil partners of Cypriots and direct ascendants of minor Cypriot citizens with parental responsibility.
  • Official source basisCyprus recognises third-country spouses or civil partners of Cypriots and direct ascendants of minor Cypriot citizens with parental responsibility.
  • Report summaryCyprus recognises third-country spouses or civil partners of Cypriots and direct ascendants of minor Cypriot citizens with parental responsibility.
  • Residence Without Fixed Maximum PossibleFamily members may reside without a fixed time limit while conditions continue and the permit remains valid.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenparentspartnerde facto partner
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Cyprus?
The official source states: For a third-country spouse or civil partner of a Cypriot citizen or a qualifying parent of a minor Cypriot child.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, parents, partner, de facto partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.cy page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.cyLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Cyprus government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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2 other family routes to Cyprus.

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