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[acaldeira]

Hi, I have dual citizenship of Cypriot (from my mother) and Portuguese citizenship from my father.

I was born in South Africa and lived there for 11 years and moved to Cyprus 4 years ago, i am only 15 now, but i am wondering for the future, will i have to do the army even though my father is not Cypriot?

If I leave Cyprus with my Portuguese passport when its time for me to do the army, what can they do?
I don't plan to live in Cyprus when i'm of age to serve in the army, only to come on holiday a few times a year to visit family.
I am aware that the laws may change by then, but i want to know what would happen if the laws stay the same.. and how long would i have to serve for if i have to do the army.

[SKI-preo]

you should serve Cyprus even if you can't stay there.

[CBBB]

According to this article http://www.cyprus-mail.com/cyprus/citiz ... y/20120630, as you were born between August 16, 1960 and June 11, 1999, you don't have to serve.

[acaldeira]

According to this article http://www.cyprus-mail.com/cyprus/citiz ... y/20120630, as you were born between August 16, 1960 and June 11, 1999, you don't have to serve.

I have a Cypriot passport and I.D swell as a portuguese passport and I.D

[CBBB]

According to this article http://www.cyprus-mail.com/cyprus/citiz ... y/20120630, as you were born between August 16, 1960 and June 11, 1999, you don't have to serve.

I have a Cypriot passport and I.D swell as a portuguese passport and I.D

That is different then, but if you only come here for holidays you will be OK.

[acaldeira]

According to this article http://www.cyprus-mail.com/cyprus/citiz ... y/20120630, as you were born between August 16, 1960 and June 11, 1999, you don't have to serve.

I have a Cypriot passport and I.D swell as a portuguese passport and I.D

That is different then, but if you only come here for holidays you will be OK.

Is there a certain amount of time I can stay in Cyprus for the holidays?
Willi need something like an exit visa to leave Cyprus?

[Get Real!]

Acaldeira,

You should think hard about WHERE you’re planning to live in the next 5-10 years because if its Cyprus then you’d better get your national service over and done with because the obligation is not going away. Talk to your parents to find out what their intentions are.

As for the legal aspects refer to this PDF...

http://www.army.gov.cy/wp-content/uploa ... u-2011.pdf

[acaldeira]

Acaldeira,

You should think hard about WHERE you’re planning to live in the next 5-10 years because if its Cyprus then you’d better get your national service over and done with because the obligation is not going away. Talk to your parents to find out what their intentions are.

IO am planing to live oversease in England or Australia

[Get Real!]

Acaldeira,

You should think hard about WHERE you’re planning to live in the next 5-10 years because if its Cyprus then you’d better get your national service over and done with because the obligation is not going away. Talk to your parents to find out what their intentions are.

IO am planing to live oversease in England or Australia

Ok then, this PDF explains all the legalities but its in Greek...

http://www.army.gov.cy/wp-content/uploa ... u-2011.pdf

[acaldeira]

Acaldeira,

You should think hard about WHERE you’re planning to live in the next 5-10 years because if its Cyprus then you’d better get your national service over and done with because the obligation is not going away. Talk to your parents to find out what their intentions are.

IO am planing to live oversease in England or Australia

Ok then, this PDF explains all the legalities but its in Greek...

http://www.army.gov.cy/wp-content/uploa ... u-2011.pdf

sorry but i don't know greek.. any chance of an English version?