Rejection of Citizenship Application Due to Behavioral History
December 15, 2025
The Legal Service announced that the Supreme Court's decision not to grant Cypriot citizenship to a foreigner married to a Cypriot was correct. The Administrative Court considered the applicant's history and behavior, which were associated with domestic violence. The decision confirmed the discretion of the Republic of Cyprus in citizenship through marriage. According to Article 110 of the law, citizenship is not automatically granted and depends on the Interior Minister's judgment. The final decision was based on objective and reasonable criteria.