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The information in this page refers to FULL non-vocational driving licenses.

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FULL driving licenses issued in the Republic of Cyprus from Monday 29th June 2015 will be EU photo-card licenses. This has been an EU requirement since 19th January 2013.

Student/learner drivers and those reaching 70 years should read this page and those pages specifically for those groups on this site.

If you are resident in Cyprus and from the EU:

1) You can drive on your FULL domestic EU license until it expires.
Providing:
a) the license was issued by an EU member state,
b) it is valid,
c) you have reached the minimum ages applicable in Cyprus.

You cannot change the address on your EU license to one outside the issuing country. It is accepted within the rules that the address will be from the issuing country and will not be current.

2) You may exchange your EU license for a Cyprus driving license, which is exchanged on a like for like basis.

If your license is in a language other than Greek or English, you have to supply a certified translation. This must be done by the Embassy of your Country or the Cyprus Press and Information Office.

Cyprus may refuse to recognize the validity of a driving license issued in another State where the holder has a license that is restricted, suspended or revoked or cancelled in another State.

A driver cannot hold more than one driving license issued by an EU State.

When your current EU or National license expires:

It must be renewed in your country of current residence.
Photo card licenses only have a validity of between 10 and 15 years depending on country of issue and should be renewed before they expire.
The earliest a driving license can be renewed in Cyprus is within the last month before the expiry of the old one.

If your current EU or National license is lost or stolen:

It must be replaced by one issued in your country of current residence. The replacement will be based on proof, supplied by you, from the issuing country.

To obtain a Cyprus license.

Application has to be made in person at the District Offices of the Department of Transport or Citizen Service Centers (CSC) with the documents shown below. I would recommend the Citizen Service Centers.

Documents required to obtain a Cyprus license:

A completed TOM 7 application form โ€“ only available in Greek.
The form is available and an English translation.

The photograph can be taken by staff at the District Offices of the Department of Transport or the CSC.
OR
Two recent photographs which are 45mm in height by 35mm in width and complies with passport photograph standards.

Aliens Registration/Residents Permit and copy(s)

Produce evidence that you have been resident in Cyprus for six months e.g. utility bill. If you donโ€™t have this, or similar proof, you will need to attend the District Offices of the Department of Transport to find out what might be acceptable in your case.

Passport and a copy of the page with the holders details on it

The appropriate fee

When exchanging your license, the original and two copies of all pages of your national license (which you will have to surrender).

The cost of the Cyprus license is very low (up to 65 years of age)
Over 65 free

Drivers will be issued with a temporary paper license. The temporary license will entitle the holder to DRIVE ONLY IN THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS.

The licenses are sent to a laboratory abroad to be prepared. You will be notified when they are available for collection at the District Offices of the Department of Transport for your area.

Drivers who have a FULL Cyprus paper license issued on or after the 19th January 2013.

The Road Transport Department will inform those drivers in writing when to go to the District Offices of the Department of Transport of the Department or CSC to obtain their replacement EU licenses. The replacement will be FREE because their owners already paid the Department for the plastic driving license. This is to avoid overcrowding and discomfort to those drivers.

The period of validity is 15 years from the date of issue for categories AM, A1, A2, A, B, B1, B+E.

After reaching the age of 55 years if the driving license holder falls into one of these categories, the license will be renewed, valid until age 70 years.

The period of validity is 5 years from the date of issue for categories C, C+E, C1, C1+E, D, D+E, D1, D1+E.

The existing Cyprus full paper licenses issued before 19th January 2013 are valid until the expiry date on them, except those that expire beyond 2033. They are only valid until the 19th January 2033 no matter what the expiry date is on the license. Drivers who wish to exchange their paper license for a photo-card license.

The Transport Department has issued the following guide regarding the new arrangements in Greek.

If you wish to add a category of your paper license or it is lost, destroyed or for other reason need to be replaced or renewed it will be issued under the new arrangements.

Doctorโ€™s Certificate.

Drivers require a medical and a signed form TOM 153 from a doctor stating that the driver is fit to drive in the following circumstances:

The applicant is 70 years of age or over (see specific webpage) has disabilities

When applying for licenses in categories C, C + E, D, D + E, subcategories C1, C1 + E, D1, D1 + E, special classes G, H, I.

If you are resident in Cyprus and from outside the EU :

Some countries outside the EU have an agreement to exchange existing FULL domestic licenses.

Your FULL Cyprus license is valid:

For 15 years for cars and motorcycles and 5 years for buses and trucks.

In all EU member states.

In many others when going there as a visitor. Check with the country you are visiting if it is outside the EU to see if you need an international driving permit is also required.

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