Recent Developments in Revocation of Cyprus Citizenship for Foreign Investors
The Cyprus Government has recently announced a new wave of citizenship revocations for foreign investors who became naturalised Cypriot citizens through the Cyprus Investment Programme.
The revocations are governed by the Civil Registry Law of 2002 (Law 141(I)/2002), as amended. Under Section 113(5), the Council of Ministers must inform the affected individuals in writing and allow them to object to the Independent Deprivation of Citizenship Review Committee. This committee, established by Law 113(I)/2020, reviews cases and submits findings to the Council of Ministers.
Citizenship may be revoked if obtained by fraud, false representations, or concealment of material facts. Other grounds include acting with malice towards the Republic, participating in unlawful activities, or being convicted of serious offenses within ten years of naturalisation.
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Final Thoughts
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