Cyprus court: citizenship by registration cannot be passed to a new spouse
The Administrative Court of Appeal has upheld a refusal to grant Cypriot citizenship to a foreigner married to someone who himself acquired nationality by registration.
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Cyprus to start forced returns of Syrians as asylum rejections top 5,000
Deputy Minister Nikolas Ioannidis says Syrians without legal status will face forced returns, while irregular arrivals have dropped 92% and student permits face a crackdown.
Cyprus revokes permits of Pakistanis after Limassol clashes
Residence permits have been withdrawn from Pakistani nationals linked to the October 15 clashes in Mesa Yeitonia, Limassol, the deputy migration ministry has said.
Cyprus MPs push for full bill on foreign property buyers, firms included
Parliament's interior committee wants the government to draft a comprehensive law covering companies as well as individuals buying property in Cyprus, with talks resuming in two weeks.
Cyprus visa rules: who can enter without one and how others apply
Most EU, UK, US and many other travellers can visit Cyprus visa-free for short stays, while others must apply in advance. The island is not in Schengen, so its visa is separate.
Cyprus to move some residence permit renewals online from January 1
From the start of next year, renewals for several categories of residence permit will be accepted only through gov.cy, the migration deputy ministry has announced.
Cyprus to add parents' names to new ID cards by end of November
The Interior Ministry says holders of Cyprus' new biometric identity cards will soon be able to include their parents' names, with free replacements for those already issued.
Cyprus technically ready for full Schengen membership, says Ioannidis
The Deputy Minister of Migration says Nicosia has completed all European Commission recommendations and now needs a political green light from EU partners.
Cyprus Clarifies Who Can Legally Work as Labour Gaps Persist
The deputy migration ministry has set out which non-EU nationals may take jobs in Cyprus, as unions press for tighter oversight of temp agencies and the foreign workforce shrinks.
Cyprus to tighten golden visa scheme before Schengen entry
Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides says around 12,000 permits issued since 2013 are under scrutiny, with decisions expected on stricter rules as Cyprus prepares to join Schengen.
Cypriot GP trained in UK faces delays over post-Brexit qualification rules
A Cyprus-based doctor who completed her GP training in Britain after Brexit found her qualifications were not fully recognised, as new rules require extra training or paid experience.
Cyprus unveils plan to build new family homes on top of existing houses
The Interior Ministry has published details of a scheme allowing owners to add a floor or extend an existing home for family members, even where building density is exhausted.