The Limassol Boat Show 2024 will take place from May 23 to 26 at Limassol Marina, featuring impressive yachts, diving and fishing equipment, cars, and various marine services. The event aims to establish Cyprus on the maritime map and develop the local shipping sector.
EU citizens have the right of residence in Cyprus for the first three months without any additional requirements. If they decide to stay longer, they must show that they are employed, self-employed, or have sufficient resources and medical insurance. Family members of EU citizens are also entitled to freedom of movement in Cyprus, with specific registration procedures. After five years of legal residence, EU citizens can apply for Permanent Residence Certification, which provides additional benefits and rights.
The Ministry of Interior has announced the acceptance and examination of naturalization applications under the Population Registry (Amendment) Law of 2023. The qualifications for naturalization include legal and continuous residence for 12 months before applying, legal residence for at least 7 years in the previous 10 years, good character, knowledge of the Greek language at level B1, understanding of the Republic’s modern political and social reality, suitable accommodation, stable financial resources, and an intention to reside in the Republic. Different qualifications apply to individuals residing for high-skilled employment and their families, under Ministerial Council Decision 92.018 dated 15/10/2021, including companies with foreign interests, Cypriot shipping, high-tech/innovation, pharmaceutical, biogenetics, and biotechnology companies, and those registered in the Foreign Companies Registry. These qualifications include legal residence for 12 months before applying, legal residence for 4 or 3 years depending on Greek language proficiency (A2 or B1), and similar requirements as the general qualifications regarding character, language, knowledge of the Republic, accommodation, financial resources, and residency intention.