Apostille and certified translation for Cyprus permits

Most permits need certificates from your home country with an apostille (or consular legalisation outside the Hague Convention) and a certified translation. Some are exempt, such as documents from Russia and Serbia and many EU public documents. We tell you which documents need what and order the certified translations from a sworn translator.

Needed forMost permits
TranslationGreek, or English by the issuing country's consulate or a government department
Typical time1–3 weeks
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A passport, certificates with an apostille and a rental contract on a deskChecked 24 October 2026

Steps and timeline

  1. 1

    List your documents

    Which need an apostille, which a translation.

    1 day
  2. 2

    Apostille at home

    Issued by your home authority.

    1–2 weeks
  3. 3

    Certified translation

    Apostille first. Sworn translators in Cyprus translate into Greek; an English translation must come from the issuing country's consulate or a government department of that country.

    2–5 days

Official forms explained

Official forms: MFR2 · how to fill it in, MIP2 · how to fill it in, MEDU2 · how to fill it in, MEU2B · how to fill it in, M127 (Μ.127) · how to fill it in, M125 (Μ.125) · how to fill it in

Who does what

What you do

  • Share your situation and goals
  • Collect documents from home
  • Agree the scope of work in writing

What we do

  • Check the requirements for your case
  • Prepare the documents and file the application
  • Follow up until the decision

Your coordinator

  • Plans the work and next steps
  • Keeps one timeline for everything
  • Reminds you of renewals and deadlines

What affects the cost

The price depends on your situation. We explain the scope and expected costs before work begins.

Your situationNumber of peopleUrgency

Questions

Can I get an apostille in Cyprus?

Only for Cyprus documents. Foreign documents get it in the issuing country.

Sources

Figures checked 24 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.

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