Your Embassy on the Island

German Embassy in Nicosia: the only German representation in Cyprus. No consulate in other cities. For consular matters: a trip to the capital. Good news: much can be handled by post or online.

When You Need the Embassy

Passport renewal (€60, 4-6 weeks). ID card (€37). Certifications (€25-50). Notarial powers of attorney (€50-100). Birth/marriage certificates registration. Voting registration for federal elections.

This was exactly our experience: When You Need the Embassy Passport renewal (€60, 4-6 weeks). ID card (€37).

– Family from Freiburg, in Larnaca since 2022

Contact and Appointments

10 Nikitara Street, 1080 Nicosia. Tel: +357 22 451 145. Appointment mandatory (book online). Wait: 1-3 weeks. From Limassol/Larnaca: 45-60 min drive.

Emergencies

Lost documents (emergency travel document in days). Arrest (legal contact, consular care). Serious accidents/deaths (contact relatives, repatriation). Register at ELEFAND (elefand.diplo.de) – essential for crisis contact.

German Embassy and Consulate in Cyprus

Locations: Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia
Topics: Your Embassy on the Island, When You Need the Embassy, Contact and Appointments

CMC Practical Tip

When You Need the Embassy Passport renewal (€60, 4-6 weeks).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I renew my passport online?

No – personal appearance required. Book appointment online. Processing: 4-6 weeks. Plan 3+ months before expiry.

Do I need the embassy for Cypriot bureaucracy?

Rarely. For Cypriot authorities: just your passport. Embassy for: German documents, certifications for Germany, emergencies.

Should I register at ELEFAND?

Yes, definitely. 5 minutes at elefand.diplo.de. Free. Essential for crisis contact and evacuation.

What if my passport is stolen?

File police report immediately. Contact embassy – emergency travel document within days (€26). Permanent replacement: 4-6 weeks.

How CMC Supports You

At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.

As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.

Further Reading