General Information
Based on the provisions of the Civil Registry Law, the Civil Registry and Migration Department (CRMD) is responsible for the issuance of passports to Cypriot citizens.
CRMD issues passports with biometric data (photograph and fingerprints) as well as the signature of the holder. To ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations, the fingerprints of the holder are erased from the system within 48 hours from the issuance of the passport.
Application for issuance or renewal of passport for adults
Application for issuance or renewal of limited validity passport to a minor
Application for accelerated issuance of a passport
Application for replacement of a passport due to loss or theft or wear
Application for issuance/ renewal/ replacement of passport for citizens residing overseas
Issuance and receipt of passports
All passports are issued at the central offices of the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Nicosia. However, you can only receive your passport at the place where you submitted your application.
It is advised that you receive your passports not earlier than ten (10) working days from the day of your application.
Passports with the accelerated procedure are issued within forty-eight (48) hours from the submission of the application and can be received only at the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
Cypriot citizens living abroad will receive their passport from the Consular Authority at which the application was submitted, within 2 – 3 months from the day of the application.
In any case, at the time of the application submission, you will be informed from the authorized officer for the time you will receive your passport.
Passport validity
For more information you can contact the Administration Authorities, the Citizens Service Centers and the Service Centres (Post Offices).
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