British High Commission in Nicosia
High Commission 
United Kingdom Nicosia, Cyprus
- Address
- Alexandrou Palli, 1587 Λευκωσία - Lefkoşa
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +357 22 861125
Head of mission: Michael Tatham Cmg
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 20 June 2025
The United Kingdom’s high commission to Cyprus is in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, at Alexandrou Palli, 1587 Λευκωσία - Lefkoşa. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30. Before flying to the United Kingdom, Cypriot citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Opening hours of the British high commission in Nicosia
| Monday | 08:30–15:30 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–15:30 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 08:30–15:30 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 08:30–15:30 By appointment only |
| Friday | 08:30–15:30 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Cyprus
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British high commission in Nicosia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30.
United Kingdom visa for Cypriot citizens
CyprusUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Cyprus
United KingdomCyprus Visa-free, 90 days Cyprus visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Cypriot citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the British high commission in Nicosia.
Other missions nearby
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Representative office of the United States in North NicosiaSerif Arzik Street No: 6, Koskluciftlik, Lefkosa, North Nicosia
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Representative office of Germany in North NicosiaMehmet Akif Avenue No:29, Koskluciftlik, Lefkosa, North Nicosia
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Cyprus
The British high commission in Nicosia is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Cyprus on record. Cyprus in turn has 7 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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PM call with President Christodoulides of Cyprus: 7 September 2026
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Joint Leaders' Statement on the E1 West Bank Settlement Plan: 20 August 2026
Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the European Commission, the Netherlands, Canada, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Austria, Greece, Cyprus, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Malta, Denmark, Ireland and Slovakia on the E1 West Bank…
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Joint E4 Leaders’ Statement on the US-Iran peace deal: 14 June 2026
Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Albania, Denmark, Hungary, Iceland, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia…
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Illegal migration update statement from the European Political Community Summit: 4 May 2026
Building on the European Political Community Summit (EPC) in Copenhagen last year, European leaders reaffirmed critical lines of effort on upstream migration in Armenia.
Good to know
About the British high commission in Nicosia
It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Nicosia. It is headed by Michael Tatham Cmg, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.
Address and contact
Address: Alexandrou Palli, 1587 Λευκωσία - Lefkoşa. The record for the British high commission in Nicosia includes a fax number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Cyprus
No visa is needed by British citizens for Cyprus, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British high commission in Nicosia is closed
The next closures of the British high commission in Nicosia for public holidays in Cyprus are Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British high commission in Nicosia
Current procedures for the British high commission in Nicosia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British high commission in Nicosia
The British high commission in Nicosia has 2 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British High Commission in Nicosia?
The British high commission in Nicosia is at Alexandrou Palli, 1587 Λευκωσία - Lefkoşa.
What are the opening hours of the British High Commission in Nicosia?
The British high commission in Nicosia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30.
Is the British High Commission in Nicosia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British high commission in Nicosia do not include Saturday.
When is the British High Commission in Nicosia closed?
The British high commission in Nicosia closes on Cyprus’ public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Cypriot citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
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