If you're looking to obtain a Cypriot ID card and Passport, the first essential step is securing Cypriot citizenship. Citizenship may be granted in several ways—through naturalisation, investment, marriage to a Cypriot citizen, or due to Cypriot ancestry.

How to Get a Cypriot ID Card

Under the Civil Registry Law, holding a Cypriot ID is mandatory for all citizens aged 12 and above (optional for younger children). Here’s what the process involves:

Application Submission

Visit the District Administration Office or a Citizen Service Centre in any major town across Cyprus and submit the official application form.

Required Documents & Fees

The application must be accompanied by, among others, the Original Birth Certificate of the applicant as well as the amount of €30 if the application is submitted for adults or the amount of €20 if the application is submitted for minors.

In-Person Presence

The applicant must appear in person to provide biometric data (photo & fingerprints) and signature.

Collection of the ID

IDs are collected from the same office where the application is filed. You can collect it yourself or authorize someone else using a designated form.

Processing Time

Typically, your ID will be ready within 10 working days.

Validity Period

The validity of an ID is 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors. 

How to Get a Cypriot Passport

The process for obtaining a Cypriot Passport is similar, with a few key differences:

Application Requirements

You’ll need your Cypriot ID. If you don’t have one yet, you’ll need to submit both your Birth Certificate and Certificate of Citizenship.

Fees

The fees paid for the issuance/renewal of a Cypriot Passport are €70 for adults and €45 for minors. However, an applicant has the opportunity to accelerate the issuance or renewal of his passport by paying an additional amount of €50.

Express Option

An applicant has the chance to accelerate the issuance or renewal of his passport by paying an additional amount of €50.

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