Why Parental Registration Is Required Before Applying for Cypriot Citizenship

Why Parental Registration May Be Required Before Applying for Cypriot Citizenship

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If you’re a child or grandchild of a Cypriot citizen and live in the United States, you may not be able to apply for Cypriot citizenship directly — unless your Cypriot parent is officially registered in the records of the Republic of Cyprus.

Many second- or third-generation Greek Cypriots in America face this issue, and they don’t even know it. At E. CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC, we guide you through this process step by step, online, and in Greek, no matter where in the U.S. you live.


H2: What Is Parental Registration?

Parental registration refers to the formal recording of a Cypriot parent’s status in the Civil Registry of the Republic of Cyprus. Without this registration:

  • Their children cannot be recognized as citizens by descent

  • You cannot apply for citizenship as a child or grandchild of a Cypriot

  • You may face delays or rejections

Even if your parent was born in Cyprus or holds Cypriot documents, they may not be registered officially — especially if they emigrated long ago.

Alt text: A Greek Cypriot family in the USA reviewing documents needed for citizenship registration


H2: Why Is This Important?

H3: ✅ You Can’t Apply Without It

Cyprus law requires that the parent’s citizenship is legally confirmed before a child or grandchild can apply.

H3: ✅ It Proves Your Legal Right

Even with a Cypriot birth certificate, without proper registration your parent is not officially a citizen in the eyes of the Civil Registry.

H3: ✅ It Unlocks Access for the Whole Family

Once registered:

  • All their children can apply

  • You can pass citizenship to your own children

  • You gain inheritance and residency rights in Cyprus


H2: How We Help You Register a Parent Before You Apply

At E. CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC, we handle everything:

  1. We assess your parent’s background and Cypriot lineage

  2. We gather the required documents:

    • Cypriot parent’s birth/marriage certificates

    • Certificates proving descent

    • Affidavits, passports, ID cards

  3. We prepare and file the parental registration

  4. ✅ Once approved, we submit your citizenship application

The entire process is handled remotely by our team in Cyprus.


H2: We Serve Greek Cypriots in the USA – Fully Online

Whether you’re in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, or Florida, we offer:

  • Online consultations in Greek

  • Document collection & preparation

  • Direct submissions in Cyprus

  • Support via email, phone, and Zoom

  • Secure, encrypted document exchange

Phone (USA): +13474034789

Email: info@hatzidimitriouvirtuallaw.com

Website: www.hatzidimitriouvirtuallaw.com


❓ H2: Common Questions

H3: My parent was born in Cyprus. Do they still need registration?

Yes — unless they are officially listed in the Civil Registry, they must be registered.

H3: What if my parent is deceased?

We can sometimes register posthumously, depending on the documentation available.

H3: Is this a one-time process?

Yes. Once your parent is registered, it applies permanently and benefits all children.


H2: Why Choose E. CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC?

  • Based in Cyprus – Serving clients in Greece & the U.S.

  • Greek-speaking team

  • Experts in registration, nationality & inheritance law

  • All services provided remotely

  • ✅ Transparent, professional, personalized legal support


Ready to Start Your Citizenship Journey?

Before you apply, let us confirm that your Cypriot ancestry is registered and recognized. It’s the first step to reclaiming your rights as a Cypriot national.

Call us today at +13474034789

Or email: info@hatzidimitriouvirtuallaw.com

Schedule your online consultation in Greek, and we’ll handle the rest.


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