The M71 application is available to persons who:
- were born before 16 August 1960;
- are citizens of the United Kingdom or its former colonies; and
- are of Cypriot origin through the male line.
Application Process
The application must be submitted with the required supporting documents, which must be officially translated and duly certified or authenticated where required.
The application must be signed before a Registrar of a Cypriot Court, a Consular Officer of a Cyprus Embassy or Consulate abroad, or another authorised person.
Fees
- Application fee: €20
- Stamp duty: €1.71
Following approval, two Citizenship Certificates are issued. The applicant must sign the certificates before a Consular Officer or Registrar of a Cypriot Court. A stamp of €8.54 is affixed to the relevant copy, which is returned to the Ministry of Interior for completion of the citizenship process.
Our Support
We assist with the assessment of eligibility, preparation and submission of the M71 application, document coordination, certification and authentication requirements, and communication with the relevant authorities.