This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN CYPRUS
Alexander Pallis Street
PO Box 21978
Nicosia
1587
Cyprus
Telephone: +357 22 861100
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-nicosia
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| Police | 112 |
BEFORE TRAVELLING
Before travelling please always check for up to date information. Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Safety and security
- Terrorism
- Local laws and customs
- Entry requirements
- Health
- Natural Disasters
- Money
COUNTRY FACTS
| Capital city | Nicosia |
| Language | Greek |
| Currency | Euro |
| Phone Code | +357 |
| Internet Code | .cy |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 (2 hours ahead of UK) |
| Drives on | Left |
| Plug Types | Type G |
| Drinking Water | Safe to drink |
| Dominant Religion | Orthodox Christian 89%, Other, including Roman Catholic, Protestant/Anglican, Muslim and Buddhist, 11% |
| Significant Dates | January 6 - Epiphany March 25 - Greek Independence Day April 1 - Greek Cypriot Day October 1 - Cyprus Independence Day October 28 - Greek National Day (Ochi Day) |
