Civil Registry Section

ISSUE OF PASSPORT

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.

From 30.7.2020 the new version of passports issued to Cypriot citizens (ordinary, diplomatic, service) has been circulated. All the above documents are biometric, in line with the specifications set in the international and European law and thus have increased levels of security against counterfeiting, forgery and impersonation. It is noted that all current version documents will remain in force until the date of their expiry and will not be replaced.

Samples of the new version of the passports can be found here.

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. During some periods the waiting time may be longer due to the higher number of applications submitted and other factors such as systems' upgrades, maintenance works, etc. 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.

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.

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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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. From 30.7.2020 the new version of passports issued to Cypriot citizens (ordinary, diplomatic, service) has been circulated. All the above documents are biometric, in line with the specifications set in the international and European law and thus have increased levels of security against counterfeiting, forgery and impersonation. It is noted that all current version documents will remain in force until the date of their expiry and will not be replaced. Samples of the new version of the passports can be found here. 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. During some periods the waiting time may be longer due to the higher number of applications submitted and other factors such as systems' upgrades, maintenance works, etc. 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. 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. Passport validity For more information you can contact the Administration Authorities, the Citizens Service Centers and the Service Centres (Post Offices).