German Embassy in Nicosia
Embassy 
Germany Nicosia, Cyprus
- Address
- Νικηταρά 10, 1080 Λευκωσία
- Phone
- +357-22-451145
- Website
- nikosia.diplo.de
- Fax
- +357 22 79 00 79
Head of mission: Dr. Hans-Peter Jugel, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 15 October 2026
At Νικηταρά 10, 1080 Λευκωσία, the German embassy in Nicosia represents Germany towards Cyprus. As Cyprus and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Cypriot citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Nicosia
| 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 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Die Vorsprache ist für alle Zwecke nur mit Termin möglich! Bitte vereinbaren Sie hier einen Termin mit der Botschaft Nikosia. Visaschalter im britischen Compound in Nord-Nikosia: Adresse: Mehmet Akif Cad. 29, Lefkoşa-Köşklüçiftlik Telefon: 0090-392-227 5161 ÖFFNUNGSZEITEN: Montag: geschlossen Dienstag, Mittwoch und Donnerstag: 09:00 bis 14:00 Uhr Freitag: 13:00 bis 14:00 Uhr (nur Passabholung) In dringenden Fällen nutzen Sie bitte unser Kontaktformular.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Cyprus
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Nicosia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Cypriot citizens
CyprusGermany Visa-free Germany visa for citizens of Cyprus
GermanyCyprus Visa-free Cyprus visa for citizens of Germany
As Cyprus and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Cypriot citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,931 | 1,676 | 237 | 12.3% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 1,561 | 1,270 | 101 | 6.5% | 98.0% |
| 2025 | 1,789 | 1,486 | 79 | 4.4% | 99.5% |
2025 figures: 1,789 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Nicosia, and 1,486 visas were issued. 79 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 4.4%. The refusal rate fell by 2.1 points from 6.5% in 2024. Applications rose by 15% compared with 2024 (1,561).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 4.4% (2025) to 12.3% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Cyprus, 5.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the largest number of applications of the 13 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Cyprus.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the Netherlands in NicosiaDimosthenis Severis 34, 1080 Nicosia
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Embassy of Austria in NicosiaΛεωφόρος Δημοσθένη Σεβέρη 34, 1080 Λευκωσία
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Embassy of France in Nicosia14-16, Saktouri Street - 2e étage - Agioi Omologitai, 1686 Nicosie, Nicosia
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Embassy of Czech Republic in NicosiaKyriakou Matsi Avenue 18, 1082 Nicosia
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Embassy of Ireland in NicosiaΑίαντος 7, 1082 Agioi Omologites
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Embassy of Israel in NicosiaΙωάννη Γρυπάρη 4, 1090 Λευκωσία
Germany’s other missions in Cyprus
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Limassol
21, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou Street, 3036 Limassol
Besides the German embassy in Nicosia, Germany has 1 other mission in Cyprus. Honorary consulates: Limassol. Cyprus in turn has 5 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Nicosia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Nicosia. It is headed by Dr. Hans-Peter Jugel, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Νικηταρά 10, 1080 Λευκωσία. The record for the German embassy in Nicosia includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
When the German embassy in Nicosia is closed
Expect the German embassy in Nicosia to be shut on Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Germany.
Before visiting the German embassy in Nicosia
Current procedures for the German embassy in Nicosia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Nicosia
The German embassy in Nicosia has 11 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Nicosia?
The German embassy in Nicosia is at Νικηταρά 10, 1080 Λευκωσία.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Nicosia?
The German embassy in Nicosia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the German Embassy in Nicosia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Nicosia do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Nicosia closed?
The German embassy in Nicosia closes on Cyprus’ public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Germany?
As Cyprus and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Cypriot citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
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