Consular Services for Foreign Residents of Cyprus
Information on UK, US, Canadian, Irish, Australian and New Zealand consulates and embassies in Cyprus, including the services they provide for their citizens in need, such as replacement of lost or stolen passports, notary services and advice...
Citizens
of the United Kingdom and USA living in Cyprus are particularly well catered
for by the consular sections of the embassies, as well as by other
organisations which provide a wealth of up-to-date and officially published
information.
- The Ministry of
Foreign Affairs lists all Cyprus Embassies and High Commissions abroad overseas
UK Citizens
The British High Commission in
Nicosia provides commercial and personal advice and aid to UK citizens visiting
or resident in Cyprus. The website has comprehensive information for Britons, including
living and working in Cyprus, buying property in Cyprus and marriage in Cyprus.
- For GOV.UK's UK in
Cyprus section: UK Help and services in Cyprus
The UK
consular office is able to help citizens with many difficult emergency
situations as well as with official procedures such as registration of births
and deaths. In certain cases, it may speak to local authorities on a UK
citizen's behalf.
British High
Commission
At:
Alexander Pallis Street, 1587 Nicosia
Mailing address: PO Box 21978,
1587 Nicosia
Tel: 22 861 100
Fax: 22 861 125
Hours: Monday to Friday,
07:30-14:00
After hours emergency: 22 861
277
email
British
passports are not issued by the British High Commission in Cyprus. Applications
for first passports and renewals must be sent to HM Passport Office in the UK
at the following address:
Her Majesty's
Passport Office
OVS-L
101 Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9BP
United Kingdom
- Overseas passport applications can be made online
- Guidance for applying for a UK passport
United States Citizens
The
Embassy of the United States in Nicosia has a comprehensive website with
up-to-date information on news and events affecting US-Cyprus relations, health
matters, and safety. The embassy also hosts a fairly busy programme of
activities.
The
Consular Office of the Embassy of the United States in Nicosia provides
extensive services to US citizens in Cyprus, including passport renewals and
replacement, registration, notarial services and emergency assistance.
United States in
Cyprus
At: Metochiou & Ploutarchou
Street, Engomi, 2407 Nicosia
Mailing address: PO Box 24536,
1385 Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel: 22 393 939
Fax: 22 780 944
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30-16:30 (closed on US
and Cypriot holidays)
American Spaces provide an environment where visitors can connect and learn about the United States through programs and lectures, books, movies, and magazines. Hosted in embassies, schools, libraries, and other partner institutions.
- For full details of
American Spaces meetings
Australian Citizens
The
Australian High Commission in Cyprus offers information and assistance for
Australians living in and visiting Cyprus, including passport replacement,
financial assistance in emergencies and certification and witness of
signatures.
Australian High Commission, Nicosia
At: 7th Floor, Block A, Alpha Business Centre,
27 Pindarou Street, Nicosia
Mailing address:
PO Box 21331, 1506 Nicosia
Tel:
22 753 001 / 002 / 003
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 08:00-16:00. Wednesday, 08:00-15:30 Fax:
22 766 486 email
Appointments can be made online for Passport, Consular and Notarial
Services
Appointments regarding visas and migration:
Monday to Friday, 08:30-10:30
Appointments regarding passports:
Monday to Friday, 10:30-12:30
Irish Citizens
The
Embassy of Ireland in Cyprus can provides information to Irish people living in
or visiting Cyprus, and provides passport services, visa application assistance
and other consular services.
Embassy of Ireland in Cyprus
At: 7 Aiantos Street. St. Agioi Omoloyites,
1686 Nicosia
Mailing address: PO Box 23848,
1686 Nicosia
Tel: 22 818 183
Fax: 22 660 050
Hours: Monday to Friday
08:00-15:00
Canadian Citizens
Honorary Consulate of Canada in Nicosia
At: 15 Themistocles Dervis Street, 1066 Nicosia
Mailing address: PO Box 22125,
1517 Nicosia
Tel: 22 775 508
Fax: 22 779 905
Hours: Monday to Friday,
09:00-13:00
New Zealand Citizens
Honorary Consulate of New Zealand in Nicosia
At: Kondilaki 6, 1090 Lefkosia, Nicosia
Mailing address: PO Box 24676,
1302 Lefkosia
Tel: 22 818 884
Fax: 22 873 634