Nearly 10,000 applications have been submitted for Cyprus’ new electronic identity cards (eID), with 5,600 already issued.
Appointments at Citizen Service Centres are available without delays, with the Nicosia centre experiencing the highest demand. Citizens must apply online before booking an in-person verification appointment.
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Interest is highest among those aged 25-55, particularly in the 35-44 age group. The application process began on 27 January.
The digital identity card, valid for three years and renewable, is available to Cyprus citizens over 18 who possess a biometric ID and a smartphone with biometric authentication. The first 100,000 eIDs are state-subsidised—30,000 are free, while the remaining 70,000 cost €15.
Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy Nikodemos Damianou described the eID as a secure digital identity enabling authentication for online services and legally binding electronic signatures.
