The M72 application is available to persons who:
- were born before 16 August 1960;
- are not citizens of the United Kingdom or its former colonies; and
- are of Cypriot origin through the male line.
Application Process
The application must be accompanied by 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 eligibility assessment, application preparation, document coordination, certification and authentication requirements, submission and communication with the relevant authorities.