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Information regarding Identity Cards
CIVIL IDENTITY CARDS
Issue/Replacement of Civil Identity Card


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

Civil Identity Cards are issued to the following persons:

· Citizens of the Republic of Cyprus.


For issue / replacement of Civil Identity Cards citizens should submit their applications at the local offices of District Administration in Nicosia, Limassol, Famagusta, Larnaca and Paphos or the local Citizen Service Centres.

Required documents

· A completed relevant application form.
· A 4 X 5 cm photograph, certified by the respective community president. In case the applicant presents himself personally the above certification is not necessary.
· Original Birth Certificate.
· Original Marriage Certificate in the case of a married woman who wants to change her surname or a Divorce Certificate in case of a divorced woman.
· Passport in case the applicant has an additional nationality except for the Cypriot one
  • Application fee/renewal €20
  • Issuance/renewal of limited valitidy I.D for adults €15
  • Replacement of I.D: €20
  • Replacement of I.D, due to loss/theft or damage: double the previous fees.

In case of loss or theft of the Civil Identity Card the applicant submits additionally:

· Affidavit from Court regarding loss or theft of the Civil Identity Card
· Written Complaint to Police reporting loss or theft of the
Civil Identity Card

For further information please contact the following telephone numbers: 22804295, 22804283, 24801025, 24801023, 24801852, 24801858, 25806450, 25806444, 26801137, 23200935


Applications for the issuance or replacement of ID cards shall be submitted to the competent authorities in Cyprus.

For more information your advised to contact the Ministry of Interior (Civil Registry and Migration Department).

    





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