Authorisation of representative Cyprus: form guide

Who fills it in

Any applicant who wants someone else, for example a lawyer, an agent or a relative, to handle their Migration Department file. The authorisation lasts one year unless you revoke or replace it earlier.

What goes with it

Copy of the passport, ID card or ARC of the person giving the authorisation (the form asks for the number)
Copy of the passport or ID card of the representative
The application the representative is filing, with its own documents

Field by field

Particulars of the authorising person

On the form	What to write	Example
Full name Ονοματεπώνυμο	Your full name as in your passport.	MARIA EXAMPLE
Passport no., I.D. or A.R.C. Αρ. Διαβατηρίου, Α.Δ.Τ. ή ΔΕΑ	Your passport, ID card or ARC number.	X0000000
Signature Υπογραφή	Sign in front of the person who certifies your signature, not beforehand.	(signature)
Date Ημερομηνία	Write the date as day/month/year.	15/09/2026

Signature certification

On the form	What to write	Example
Signed this … day of … 20… in my presence Υπογράφτηκε σήμερα επί παρουσία μου … την … ημέρα του … 20…	Completed by the certifier. In Cyprus this is a certifying officer, a community president, or the reception officer at the office. Abroad, a notary with consular certification, or a Cypriot consulate directly.	15th day of September 2026
Community / Parish Κοινότητα / Ενορία	Filled in when a community or parish president certifies the signature.	—
Stamp Σφραγίδα	Official stamp of the certifier.	(official stamp)
Signature Υπογραφή	The certifier's signature.	(certifier's signature)
Full name Ονοματεπώνυμο	The certifier's name.	ANNA SAMPLE

Particulars of the authorised representative

On the form	What to write	Example
Full name Ονοματεπώνυμο	Full name of the person you authorise.	GEORGE SAMPLE
Passport no., I.D. or A.R.C. Αρ. Διαβατηρίου, Α.Δ.Τ. ή ΔΕΑ	The representative's passport, Cypriot ID or ARC number.	X0000002
Signature Υπογραφή	The representative signs.	(signature)
Date Ημερομηνία	Write the date as day/month/year.	15/09/2026

Particulars of the reception officer

On the form	What to write	Example
Full name / Passport no. or I.D. / Stamp / Signature / Date Ονοματεπώνυμο / Αρ. Διαβατηρίου ή Α.Δ.Τ. / Σφραγίδα / Υπογραφή / Ημερομηνία	Used only when you sign in front of the officer at the office. Otherwise leave blank.	—

Common mistakes

Signing at home without certification. The signature must be certified, or signed in front of the reception officer.
Signing abroad before a notary but skipping the consular certification the form asks for.
Using an authorisation older than one year. The form says it is valid for one year.
Not checking documents the representative collects. The form says you accept them, and a later correction means paying the reissue fee again.
Missing passport or ID numbers for either person.

Questions

Where can I download the Authorisation of Representative?

It is a one-page PDF on the Migration Department's forms pages, for example the MEU1, visitors and BCS pages on gov.cy. The current version is dated 19 March 2025.

How long is the authorisation valid?

One year, unless you revoke or replace it earlier, according to the text of the form.

Does my representative remove the need to attend?

Not always. Many applications still need you in person for photo and fingerprints, as each application form states.

Can I fill it in in English?

Yes. The form is in Greek and English.

Is the form free?

The form itself is free. A certifying officer or a notary may charge for certifying your signature, and abroad consular fees may apply.

Sources

Figures checked 23 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.

Authorisation of representative Cyprus: how to fill in the Migration Department form