The High Commission of the United Kingdom in Nicosia represents the United Kingdom in Cyprus and serves British citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 1 Alexander Pallis Str., 1587 Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Telephone | +357 22 861100 |
| Fax | +357 22 861125 |
| ukincyprus@fcdo.gov.uk | |
| Website | www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-nicosia |
| Head of Mission | Michael Harry Tatham CMG, High Commissioner |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
Hours shown: office hours, according to the Cypriot Diplomatic List (October 2026). Consular emergency line: +357 22 861100 (option 2). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
- Good to know: Consular emergency line: +357 22 861100 (option 2).
About the British High Commission in Nicosia
The high commissioner is Michael Harry Tatham CMG; the Cypriot Diplomatic List (October 2026) gives 22 November 2024 as the date of accreditation.
Documents checklist
What British citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official British government information:
Renewing a British passport from abroad
- British embassies and consulates do not issue passports – apply online with HM Passport Office on GOV.UK
- Your old passport, which you send with the application
- A digital photo
- A credit or debit card for the fee
- Any valid passports you hold from another country (the passport or a colour copy of every page)
Emergency travel document
- For British nationals outside the UK who need to travel within 6 weeks
- Your passport is lost, stolen, damaged, full or recently expired, or you cannot renew it in time
- Usually valid for a single or return journey through up to 5 countries
- Apply online on GOV.UK
Sources: GOV.UK – renew or apply for a British passport from overseas, GOV.UK – emergency travel document (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: Armenia (embassy), Australia (high commission), 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 (honorary), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), United States (embassy), Uruguay (honorary), Uzbekistan (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.
Emergency assistance
In Cyprus, the emergency number for police, fire brigade and ambulance is 112 (or 199). Cypriot citizens who need help in the United Kingdom 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), www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-nicosia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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