Exemption from military service
If a male Cypriot citizen aged 15-50 is a resident or citizen of India or any other country of parallel accreditation and requests an exit permit or an exemption from performing military service in Cyprus, he must first attain a Certificate of Permanent Residency from the Consular Section of the High Commission which he will then present to the Ministry of Defense along with his application for exemption from performing military service.
(Application for exemption)
For the issuance of a certificate of permanent residence in a foreign country in order to be submitted to the Ministry of Defense for exemption from military service, the following documents should be provided by the applicant:
- Valid passport
- Proof of date of first entry to the foreign country
- Certified copy of birth certificate
- Copies of parents passports (if applicable)
- Copy of current passport
- Prepaid return envelope with return address
- The amount of EUR 8.54
Additional Documentation:
- Old passport with which he left Cyprus
- Social Insurance card
- Income tax returns
- Utility bills
- Driver’s license
- School report card, church statement, doctor’s statement etc
Military Service for Repatriated Cypriots
The relevant information can be found at the National Guard Law of 2011.
For additional military service information, those interested should contact directly the Ministry of Defense, the contact details of which are the following:
Ministry of Defense
4 Emmanuel Roides Ave.
1432 Nicosia
Tel: (357) - 22807622
Fax:(357) - 22676182
Email: defence@mod.gov.cy
Website: www.mod.gov.cy