Guidelines

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Cyprus?

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Cyprus?

The driving licence requirements in Cyprus state that you must have a full driving licence valid in your country of residence. You also must have an international driver’s licence.

How do I get a Cyprus driving Licence?

Documents required to obtain a Cyprus learner / student Driving Licence:

  1. Two passport style photographs 40×35.
  2. Residents Permit.
  3. Produce evidence that you have been resident in Cyprus for six months eg.
  4. Passport and copy of the page containing the holders information.
  5. The appropriate fee.
  6. The verbal theory test pass slip.

How do I change my EU driving Licence to German?

Usually, you will need to bring the following to the appointment:

  1. Valid identification, such as a passport or identity card.
  2. Recent, biometric passport photo.
  3. Your original foreign driver’s licence (if it was issued outside of the EU / EEA, it needs to be valid at the time of the exchange)

What is category B on a driving Licence?

The category B licence lets you drive a motor vehicle with a maximum weight of up to 3,500kg, it can’t have more than eight passenger seats. If you want to use a trailer the most it can weigh without additional hassle is 750kg.

When does UK driving permit expire in Cyprus?

UK licence – of person currently resident in cyprus it is valid until 7th July 2021. An International Driving Permit (IDP) together with a current valid domestic driving licence – usually until the IDP expires.

Do you have to have an IDP to drive in Cyprus?

An International Driving Permit (IDP) together with a current valid domestic driving licence – usually until the IDP expires. Article 20 of the Driving License Laws of 2001 and 2004, recognizes driver’s licences or learner’s licences issued by the EU and a competent authority of the country included in the table below and are valid.

Do you need a paper license to drive in Cyprus?

When exchanging your licence, the original and two copies of all pages of your national licence (which you will have to surrender). Drivers will be issued with a temporary paper licence. The temporary license will entitle the holder to DRIVE ONLY IN THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS. The licences are sent to a laboratory abroad to be prepared.

Can you exchange your EU driving licence for a Cyprus one?

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 licence for a Cyprus driving licence, which is exchanged on a like for like basis. If your licence is in a language other than Greek or English you have to supply a certified translation.