Cyprus is represented in Australia by its high commission in Canberra.
Offices of Cyprus in Australia
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Consular services of Cyprus for people in Australia
Cyprus's official channels list 12 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- M121 consular birth certificate (citizenship by descent)People born abroad after 16 August 1960 with at least one parent who was a Cypriot citizen at the time apply with form M121 to be registered as Cypriot citizens.
- Death certificatesMissions process requests for a Cypriot death certificate for deaths abroad, using a sworn statement and the foreign death certificate.
- Reissue of a birth certificate and change of namePeople born in Cyprus can request a replacement birth certificate through the High Commission, and Cypriot citizens can change the name on their Cypriot documents by affidavit.
- Cypriot identity cardThe Cypriot ID card is applied for at the same in-person meeting as the passport, with biometrics taken by the officer.
- Apostille forwarding for Cypriot documentsMissions cannot issue apostilles themselves; they forward Cypriot documents to the Ministry of Justice and Public Order.
- Certification of signatures and true copiesConsular officers can certify that a signature matches the signer's passport or ID, or that a photocopy is a true copy of an original shown to them.
- Cypriot passportCypriot passports are issued after an in-person meeting with a High Commission officer, either in Canberra or during consular visits to major cities.
- Cypriot police clearance certificatePeople who lived in Cyprus can get a Cypriot police certificate through the High Commission, which forwards the application to Police Headquarters in Nicosia.
- Repatriation of remains to Cyprus (mission permit)The family arranges transport privately through licensed funeral homes in both countries; the mission issues the permit needed to transport remains to Cyprus on production of apostilled documents.
- Certificate of permanent residence abroadA certificate confirming permanent residence in Australia, used for example for exemption from military service in Cyprus.
- Temporary travel document (laissez-passer)A single-journey document for Cypriot citizens whose passport has been lost or stolen and who must return to Cyprus.
- Visa for CyprusTravellers who need a visa apply to the High Commission.
Before you contact Cyprus's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
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