The High Commission of India in Nicosia represents India in Cyprus and serves Indian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 3 Indira Gandhi Str., Montparnasse Hill, Engomi, 2413 Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Telephone | +357 22 351741 +357 22 351170 |
| Fax | +357 22 352062 |
| hoc.nicosia@mea.gov.in | |
| Website | hci.gov.in/nicosia |
| Head of Mission | Manish, High Commissioner |
| National Day | 26 January (Republic Day) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Hours shown: receiving of applications, according to the Cypriot Diplomatic List (October 2026). Office hours: Monday to Friday 08:00–16:30. Collection of documents Monday to Friday 15:00–16:00. Emergency phone: +357 99 613791. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the High Commission
About the Indian High Commission in Nicosia
The high commissioner is Manish; the Cypriot Diplomatic List (October 2026) gives 20 May 2024 as the date of accreditation.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Indian authorities ask for:
Re-issue of an Indian passport abroad
- Register and fill in the application on the Passport Seva portal for Indian embassies and consulates, then print the completed form
- Take the printout and your documents to the application centre named by the embassy or consulate for your area
- Your current passport in original, with self-attested photocopies of the first two and last two pages (including the ECR/non-ECR page) and any observation page
- Original documents plus one set of self-attested photocopies
- ICAO-compliant photographs (required since 1 September 2025)
- For a change of name or spouse’s name: e.g. marriage certificate or divorce decree
Sources: Ministry of External Affairs, India – Passport Seva at Indian embassies and consulates, Passport Seva – documents required for re-issue of 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: Indonesia (honorary), Iran (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Jamaica (honorary), Japan (embassy), Jordan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kazakhstan (honorary), Kenya (honorary), Kuwait (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Libya (embassy), Lithuania (honorary), Luxembourg (honorary), Malaysia (honorary), Mali (honorary), Mexico (honorary), South Korea (honorary). 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 India’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 India 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), hci.gov.in/nicosia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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