Russia/Belarus CIP-holder restrictions post-2022 (
Citizenship in Cyprus
- Eligibility
- Russia/Belarus CIP-holder restrictions post-2022 (
- Timeline
- EU Council Regulation 269/2014 (sanctions framework + amendments); Cyprus implementing measures (verify via moi.gov.cy + pio.gov.cy)
- Renunciation
- Not required
Overview
Primary statute / instrument: EU Council Regulation 269/2014 (sanctions framework + amendments); Cyprus implementing measures (verify via moi.gov.cy + pio.gov.cy)
Operative period: 2022-02-24 → ongoing (no end date)
Timeline tier: standard | Documentation burden tier: high
Who qualifies
(no specific Evidence Table assertions — see authorities below for direct statutory pins)
How to apply
- Cyprus CRMD administrative practice (post-2022-02-24 sanctions enforcement)
- Council of Ministers revocation decisions 2023-2025 (including 7 Russian billionaires)
Informational summary compiled from primary legal sources — not legal advice. Citizenship law changes; verify with the competent authority before acting. Last verified 2026-05-18.
Track changes to this route
Descent and naturalization rules change. We'll email you in plain English when anything affecting Cyprus updates — no spam.