Cypriot passports are issued after an in-person meeting with a High Commission officer, either in Canberra or during consular visits to major cities. Applications are processed in Cyprus, so the timing is uncertain.
Where to apply in Australia
High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in Canberra (Deakin, ACT), which also holds consular visits in major Australian cities; honorary consulates are listed on its site.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Cyprus.
How to apply
Book a visit to Canberra online or register for a consular visit near you, and bring the documents to the appointment. Minors must attend with both parents (or one parent with the other's certified consent, or a guardian with a court order).
Documents you need
- Cypriot passport and ID card if held
- Birth certificate
- Cypriot citizenship certificate (first issue)
- Australian or other passport
- Driver's licence
- Marriage certificate with apostille to change surname
- Lost passport: police case number or report
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 113.50 (adults), AUD 73.00 (minors); doubled for a lost or stolen passport
Processing time: Generally about six months.
Good to know
Fees for October 2026; they change monthly with the euro exchange rate, so check the fees page before lodging. Passports and ID cards cannot be extended; apply for new ones.
Official sources
- gov.cy/mfa-highcomcanberra/en/general-information/passport-id-card
- gov.cy/mfa-highcomcanberra/en/fees
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Cyprus's official channels, last checked on 25 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
Spotted a change? Let us know.
More services of Cyprus in Australia
- Apostille forwarding for Cypriot documents
- Certificate of permanent residence abroad
- Certification of signatures and true copies
- Cypriot identity card
- Cypriot police clearance certificate
- Death certificates
- M121 consular birth certificate (citizenship by descent)
- Reissue of a birth certificate and change of name
- Repatriation of remains to Cyprus (mission permit)
- Temporary travel document (laissez-passer)
- Visa for Cyprus