How to Register a Child Born Abroad to a Cypriot Parent – Citizenship by Descent Made Simple

Registering a Child Born Abroad to a Cypriot Parent – Legal and Administrative Guide

Registering a child born outside Cyprus to a Cypriot parent is an essential step for:

Acquiring Cypriot citizenship
Obtaining a Cypriot passport or identity card
Ensuring access to national rights and services
Handling future matters such as inheritance, education, and military service

The process is managed by the Civil Registry and Migration Department and can be completed remotely through legal representation.

The procedure is based on:

Registration is possible if:

Was born abroad to at least one Cypriot parent (father or mother)
If the Cypriot parent is the father and the parents are not married, a formal acknowledgment of paternity is required
May already hold another nationality — Cyprus permits dual citizenship

Child’s birth certificate
- Legalized (Apostille or consular authentication)
- Official translation into Greek by a certified translator
Cypriot parent’s ID or passport
Parents’ marriage certificate (if applicable)
- If not married, include paternity declaration signed by the Cypriot father
Certificate of Cypriot citizenship (if available)
Application form (Form M.121 or current Civil Registry format)
Power of Attorney (if submitted via a lawyer)

If the child is over 18, they may submit the application themselves
If parents are unmarried, the mother may apply, provided paternity is confirmed
Possession of a foreign passport does not prevent Cypriot registration
In some cases, proof of overseas residence may be requested

We offer remote legal services for Cypriots abroad, including:

Secure your child’s Cypriot citizenship — legally, efficiently, and without travel.