Civil Registry Section

ISSUE OF IDENTITY CARD

General Information
Based on the provisions of the Civil Registry Law, the Civil Registry and Migration Department (CRMD) is responsible for the issuance of Identity Cards to Cypriot citizens.

CRMD issues identity cards 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 identity card.

The acquisition and possession of Civil Identity Card is compulsory for any person who has completed twelve years of age and provisional for minors below that age.

On 17.8.2020 the new version of ID cards issued to Cypriot citizens will be circulated. The new ID cards 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 ID cards of current versions will remain in force until the date of their expiry and will not be replaced.

Samples of the new version of the ID cards can be found here.

Application for issuance or renewal of identity card for adults

Application for issuance or renewal of Identity Card to a minor

Application for replacement of identity card due to loss or theft or wear

Application for issue/renewal/replacement of ID for citizens residing overseas

Issuance and receipt of Identity Cards
Identity Card 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 Identity Cards to Cypriot citizens. CRMD issues identity cards 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 identity card. The acquisition and possession of Civil Identity Card is compulsory for any person who has completed twelve years of age and provisional for minors below that age. On 17.8.2020 the new version of ID cards issued to Cypriot citizens will be circulated. The new ID cards 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 ID cards of current versions will remain in force until the date of their expiry and will not be replaced. Samples of the new version of the ID cards can be found here. Application for issuance or renewal of identity card for adults Application for issuance or renewal of Identity Card to a minor Application for replacement of identity card due to loss or theft or wear Application for issue/renewal/replacement of ID for citizens residing overseas Issuance and receipt of Identity Cards Identity Card validity For more information you can contact the Administration Authorities, the Citizens Service Centers and the Service Centres (Post Offices).