Increase in Cypriot Citizenship Grants and Significant Processing Delays
April 3, 2025
Between 2020 and 2023, 22,740 Cypriot citizenships were granted, with the majority issued in 2022. There are significant delays in processing applications, with 11,891 pending as of November 2023. A notable case involves a Turkish Cypriot who secured five passports using different photographs. Furthermore, signs of illegal residency are apparent due to lengthy processes and delays in decision-making.