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

For Cypriot citizens living abroad, the procedure to obtain, renew or replace identity card is the same as described above, except the place of submission of the application. The following Consular Authorities of the Republic receive the relevant applications:

Greece: Embassy of the Republic in Athens and General Consulate of the Republic in Thessaloniki
United Kingdom: Embassy of the Republic in London
France: Embassy of the Republic in Paris
Germany: Embassy of the Republic in Berlin
The Netherlands: Embassy of the Republic in The Hague
Sweden: Embassy of the Republic in Stockholm
United States of America: Embassy of the Republic in Washington D.C and General Consulate of the Republic in New York
Australia: High Commission of the Republic in Canberra
South Africa: High Commission of the Republic in Pretoria
Israel: Embassy of the Republic in Tel Aviv
Egypt: Embassy of the Republic in Cairo
Lebanon: Embassy of the Republic in Beirut
Russian Federation: Embassy of the Republic in Moscow
Canada: High Commission of the Republic in Ottawa
Austria: Embassy of the Republic in Vienna
Serbia: Embassy of the Republic in Belgrade
Spain: Embassy of the Republic in Madrid
India: High Commission of the Republic in New Dehli
Qatar: Embassy of the Republic in Doha
Bulgaria: Embassy of the Republic in Sofia
China: Embassy of the Republic in Beijing
Saudi Arabia: Embassy of the Republic in Riyadh
United Arab Emirates: Embassy of the Republic in Abu Dhabi

Issuance and receipt of Identity Cards
All identity cards are issued at the central offices of the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Nicosia. However, you can only receive your identity card at the place where you submitted your application.

It is advised that you receive your identity card 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 card.

Cypriot citizens living abroad will receive their identity cards from the Consular Authority at which the application was submitted, within 2 – 3 months from the day of the application.

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 For Cypriot citizens living abroad, the procedure to obtain, renew or replace identity card is the same as described above, except the place of submission of the application. The following Consular Authorities of the Republic receive the relevant applications: Greece: Embassy of the Republic in Athens and General Consulate of the Republic in Thessaloniki United Kingdom: Embassy of the Republic in London France: Embassy of the Republic in Paris Germany: Embassy of the Republic in Berlin The Netherlands: Embassy of the Republic in The Hague Sweden: Embassy of the Republic in Stockholm United States of America: Embassy of the Republic in Washington D.C and General Consulate of the Republic in New York Australia: High Commission of the Republic in Canberra South Africa: High Commission of the Republic in Pretoria Israel: Embassy of the Republic in Tel Aviv Egypt: Embassy of the Republic in Cairo Lebanon: Embassy of the Republic in Beirut Russian Federation: Embassy of the Republic in Moscow Canada: High Commission of the Republic in Ottawa Austria: Embassy of the Republic in Vienna Serbia: Embassy of the Republic in Belgrade Spain: Embassy of the Republic in Madrid India: High Commission of the Republic in New Dehli Qatar: Embassy of the Republic in Doha Bulgaria: Embassy of the Republic in Sofia China: Embassy of the Republic in Beijing Saudi Arabia: Embassy of the Republic in Riyadh United Arab Emirates: Embassy of the Republic in Abu Dhabi Issuance and receipt of Identity Cards All identity cards are issued at the central offices of the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Nicosia. However, you can only receive your identity card at the place where you submitted your application. It is advised that you receive your identity card 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 card. Cypriot citizens living abroad will receive their identity cards from the Consular Authority at which the application was submitted, within 2 – 3 months from the day of the application. Identity Card validity For more information you can contact the Administration Authorities, the Citizens Service Centers and the Service Centres (Post Offices).