The High Commission of Australia in Nicosia represents Australia in Cyprus and serves Australian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 27 Pindarou Str., Alpha Business Centre, Block A, Level 7, 1060 Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Telephone | +357 22 697555 |
| Fax | +357 22 663649 |
| nicosia.ahc@dfat.gov.au | |
| Website | cyprus.embassy.gov.au |
| Head of Mission | Emily Louise Pugin, High Commissioner |
| National Day | 26 January (Australia Day) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
Hours shown: office hours, according to the Cypriot Diplomatic List (October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the High Commission
About the Australian High Commission in Nicosia
The high commissioner is Emily Louise Pugin; the Cypriot Diplomatic List (October 2026) gives 20 February 2026 as the date of accreditation.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Australian authorities ask for:
Renewing an Australian passport overseas
- Complete the online form in the application portal (then print it) or get a pre-filled paper form from the embassy
- Eligible if your passport was issued when you were 16+, on or after 1 January 2006 with at least 2 years’ validity, shows your current details and was not reported lost or stolen
- Lodge the application in person at an Australian embassy or consulate – check whether an appointment is needed
- Bring the completed form, passport photos, your current passport and original identity documents, and pay the fee
- Allow at least 6 weeks; urgent travel: emergency passport (valid up to one year, no chip)
Sources: Australian Passport Office – applying outside Australia, Australian Passport Office – emergency passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other consulates and embassies in Nicosia
99 other countries are represented in Nicosia, among them: Austria (embassy), Bahrain (honorary), Brazil (embassy), Brazil (honorary), Bulgaria (embassy), Bulgaria (honorary), Cameroon (honorary), Canada (honorary), Central African Republic (honorary), Chile (honorary), China (embassy), Croatia (honorary), Cuba (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Czech Republic (honorary), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), Denmark (honorary), Dominica (honorary), Dominican Republic (honorary), Egypt (embassy). The full list of all 100 missions is on the overview page for Cyprus.
Closing days
The high commission is normally closed on the public holidays observed in Cyprus – 1 January, Epiphany (6 January), Green Monday, Greek Independence Day (25 March), Cyprus National Day (1 April), Orthodox Good Friday, Easter Monday, 1 May, Kataklysmos (Whit Monday), the Assumption (15 August), Cyprus Independence Day (1 October), Ochi Day (28 October) and Christmas (25 and 26 December); Easter and the related holidays follow the Orthodox calendar. It is usually also closed on Australia’s national day (26 January).
Emergency assistance
In Cyprus, the emergency number for police, fire brigade and ambulance is 112 (or 199). Cypriot citizens who need help in Australia can contact the Cypriot embassy accredited to the country or the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia on +357 22 651000.
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Details checked on 15 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Protocol Division – Diplomatic List (October 2026), cyprus.embassy.gov.au. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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