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Driving Licence on Reaching 70 years of Age
Application has to be made in person at the District Offices of the Department of Transport or Citizen Service Centers (CSC) with the documents shown below. I would recommend the Citizen Service Centers
If you already have a Cyprus driving licence you will require:
1) A completed TOM 7 application form – only available in Greek.
2) A form TOM 153 already signed by a doctor, stating that you are fit to drive. This is in the main an eyesight test. Drivers require a medical on reaching 70 years of age and each subsequent renewal.
Staff will take a photo.
Drivers will be issued with a temporary paper licence. The temporary license will entitle the holder to DRIVE ONLY IN THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS until the arrival of the photo-card licence. You will be notified when the new licence is available for collection at the District Offices of the Department of Transport for your area.
The licence is normally valid for three years.
The earliest a driving licence can be renewed is within the last month before the expiry of the old one.
If you don't have a Cyprus licence then the document requirements are listed on the Cyprus Driving Licence page.
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Cyprus, UK & EU
Only Cyprus residents who can prove they have lived in the country for six months are eligible to apply for a Cyprus Driving Licence or take any Cyprus Driving Test. This is to comply with EU directives.
UK Moped licence
The definition of moped changed several times depending on when you obtained your licence: These are the definitions from June 1990. Prior to that Moped was group E.
Moped – Motor vehicles with fewer than 4 wheels which, if propelled by an internal combustion engine, has a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc and, if not equipped with pedals by means of which the vehicle is capable of being propelled, has a maximum design speed not exceeding 25km/h.
Moped – Motor vehicles with fewer than 4 wheels with a maximum design speed exceeding 45 kilometres per hour (km/h) but not exceeding 50km/h and which, if propelled by an internal combustion engine, has a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc.
Cyprus Moped licence.
Prior 13 January 2013 the category was I/j and has to be entered on the licence. The UK CBT has no validity in Cyprus.
AM – The Current EU catagory & definition of a moped
Moped – 2-wheel vehicles or 3-wheel vehicles with a maximum design speed of over 25km/h and not more than 45km/h. Light quadricycle With an unladen mass of not more than 350kg, not including the mass of the batteries in the case of electric vehicles, whose maximum design speed is over 25km/h and not more than 45km/h.
Does my UK licence allow me to ride a moped ?
If you have a full entitlement to ride a moped (q,p,AM) it will be stated on the rear of the plastic part of the licence.
As your photo card licence is renewed the category will be updated to the new designation and the old licence category is listed at the bottom of the licence.
UK Provisional Licence:
If you have a provisional entitlement for Moped the appropriate category (q,p,AM) will be on the counterpart licence.
Does my EU licence allow me to ride a moped ?
If you have an entitlement to ride a moped it will be stated on the licence. The catagory will vary depending on when and in which country your licence was issued. It has now been standarized to AM throughout the EU.
If the catagory not listed on your UK, EU or Cyprus licence then you can't ride a moped.
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Driving Licences, Visitors & Newcomers
Drivers can drive with a current valid:
EU driving licence – until it expires. (This is likely to change for UK licence holders after Brexit)
An International Driving Permit (IDP) together with a current valid domestic driving licence – usually until the IDP expires.
Article 20 of the Driving License Laws of 2001 and 2004, recognizes driver's licences or learner's licences issued by the EU and a competent authority of the country included in the table below and are valid.
The driving licences from the countries listed below are valid for 6 months only.
Exchange Driving Licence
At the end of that period they must be exchanged for a Cyprus licence.
When applying for an exchange/conversion licence that is in a language other than Greek or English you have to supply a certified translation. This must be done by the Embassy of your Country or the Cyprus Press and Information Office.
If your licence is from a third (non EU) country listed above, your exchange licence may not be valid in all EU countries. Other EU countries are not bound to accept an exchange licence issued by one EU country which has a bilateral agreement with a third country.
Other countries national driving licences are valid for a period of 30 days.
If your licence is in a language that does not have information in English or Greek you should check whether an international driving permit may be required. Contact the permit issuer of your Country for further information.
Any driver must have reached the minimum age for the category of vehicle they intend to drive and all licences must be valid for the class of vehicle. The details are on this website.
The ages are not the same for all EU countries.
The list of countries with bilateral agreements may change occasionally. Check with the Department of Transport if you believe your country has been added to the list.
The information on this page refers to non-vocational driving licences only.
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Driving Licence Categories and Minimum Ages
Shown below are the MINIMUM ages that have to be attained to drive different types of vehicles in Cyprus and the driving licence vehicle categories that apply.
They are NOT the same as the UK.
If, for example, you are 17 years old and hold a full UK licence for a car, you CANNOT drive in Cyprus until you are 18. The age is currently under review and MAY be reduced to 17 years. If and when this is finalized this website will be updated.
Residents of Cyprus can apply for a learner licence to drive cars and small motorcycles at 17.5 years of age. However, a driver cannot take the driving test until attaining the age of 18.
Law 79(I)/2012 refers.
Description Category Minimum
Moped – 2-wheel vehicles or 3-wheel vehicles with a maximum design speed of over 25km/h and not more than 45km/h.
Light quadricycle With an unladen mass of not more than 350kg, not including the mass of the batteries in the case of electric vehicles, whose maximum design speed is over 25km/h and not more than 45km/h. AM 17
Small Motorcycles – A motorcycle with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 125, of a power not exceeding 11kW and with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.1kW per kg. A1 18
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A motor tricycle with a power not exceeding 15kW. and maximum cylinder of 125cc / power 11Kw A1 20
A Medium motorcycle of a power not exceeding 35kW, with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.2kW per kg and not derived from a vehicle of more than double its power. A2 20 (1)
Providing held a full A1 licence for 2 years
A motorcycle of a power exceeding 35kW or with a power to weight ratio exceeding 0.2kW per kg, or A motorcycle of a power not exceeding 35kW with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.2kW per kg and derived from a vehicle of more than double its power. A 24(2)
22(3) Providing held a full A2 licence for 2 years
A motor tricycle with a power exceeding 15kW. A 24
Motor vehicles with a MAM not exceeding 3500kg having not more than 8 passenger seats with a trailer up to 750kg. Combinations of towing vehicles in category B and a trailer, where the MAM of the combination does not exceed 3500kg and the MAM of the trailer does not exceed the unladen mass of the towing vehicle.
Includes automatic. B and B+E 18
Quadracycles, with an unladen mass not exceeding 400 kg or, in case of vehicles for transporting goods, 500 Kg, not including the mass of batteries in the electric motor vehicles with a maximum net power 15 kW B1 18
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Light trucks than in categories D1 or D, with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 3.500 Kg, but not 7.500 Kg, transport more than eight passengers in addition to the driver
Total vehicle towing vehicle of category C1, ie chassis and trailer or semi-trailer with a maximum authorized mass of over 750 Kg / vehicle combinations with a tractor vehicle in category B and a trailer or semi-trailer with a maximum authorized mass exceeding of 3.500 Kg, but not exceeding 12.000Kg Γ1/C1 and Γ1/C1+E 18
Large goods vehicles
Vehicles exceeding 3,500kg towing a trailer that does not exceed 750kg Γ/C and Γ/C+E 21
Minibuses – Vehicles with no more than 16 passenger seats in addition to the driver and with a maximum length not exceeding 8 metres
with a trailer up to 750kg. Δ1/D1 and Δ1/D1+E 21
Vehicles for the transport of more than 8 passengers, except the driver, i.e. buses, which can be combined with a trailer having a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 750 Kg),
Combination of vehicles with a towing vehicle of category D and a trailer with a maximum authorized mass of more than 750 Kg),
Combination of vehicles with a towing vehicle of category D and a trailer with a maximum authorized mass of more than 750 Kg), Δ/D and Δ/D+E 24
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CPC – Cyprus Professional Driving Licence
Large Goods Vehicles (LGV)
Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCV)
To drive a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) or a Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) for hire or reward or in the course of a trade or business requires a Cyprus Professional Licence.
The fact that your driving licence may entitle you to drive a vehicle in the LGV or PCV category, it does not entitle you to drive the vehicle for hire or reward or as part of your trade or business.
A professional licence requires training to obtain a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) under EU Directives.
Initial Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training and examinations in Cyprus are in Greek only.
A CPC consists of different parts and continuing training. The ages for driving different categories of vehicle can also vary depending on the training received. Until a driver has a full CPC he will be restricted to driving within National boundaries.
CPC Periodic Training is available in Greek and English.
In order to maintain their Driver CPC, all category C and D licence holders (including C, C1, C1E and D, D1, DE, D1E) will be required to undertake 35 hours Periodic Training every 5 years to be able to renew their licence. Click on the link for information on the mandatory training courses in Greek and English. The page will open in a new window.
It is a complicated subject and there are several exceptions and 'Grandfather Rights' etc. They are contained in the EU directives. The links for those are at the bottom of the page.
I have given a brief outline on this subject below.
Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) is the name now given for what used to be called Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV).
In Cyprus the licence category is 'Φ' until harmonization.
Description LGV Minimum age
Class 1 (Artic) C+E 18 years
Class 2 & 3 (Rigid) C 18 years
<7.5 Ton lorry C1 18 years <=7500
<7.5 Ton lorry with trailer C1+E 18 years <=12000kg
Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) is now the name given to what used to be called Public Service Vehicles (PSV).
In Cyprus the licence catagory is 'Λ1' for small passenger vehicles used for tourists, for example Landrover Tours.
The Λ2 catagory is for other PCV's until harmonization.
Description PCV Minimum age
Mini Bus D1 21 years => (1+8)
Small Coach D1 21 years <=(1+16)
Coach D 21 years <=7500
Small Coach with trailer D1+E 21 years <=12000kg
Coach with trailer D+E 21 years
The Cyprus 'T' Catagory is used for Taxis.
Description Category Minimum age
The number of taxi licences
issued are restricted B 21 years
Two years with a full driving licence <=(1+8) <=3500kg
Any transaction that you require in relation to professional licences will have to be made in person at the Department of Transport (DoRT). Speak with the Officer who deals specifically with these applications. It will take more than one trip.
If you already hold a professional driving licence for groups LGV and PCV you may exchange it. (Not Taxi).
c) You have reached the minimum ages.
d) The details of your Licence have been translated into Greek by the Ministry of Information.
If your Licence is in English a translation may not be required. Check with your local DoRT Office.
The professional licence test is in Greek and involves:
A theory examination covering:
Knowledge of mechanics and your vehicle.
Road traffic law and signs.
Driving scenarios eg what to do in event of breakdowns.
A practical driving test.
Drivers hours and safety
To obtain a licence,
Application has to be made in person at the Department of Transport (DoRT).
Various Documents and photographs are required to obtain a Cyprus professional licence, including a completed T.O.M. 211(12/02) application form only available in Greek.
EU Directives:
The rules governing LGV and PCV licences in Cyprus as with all of the EU now comply with EU directives.
To download a copy of the current directive 2003/59/EC regarding professional licences Click here.
This gives full details of the training requirements and skills needed for a certificate of professional competence (CPC).
Directive 2006/126/EEC in effect since 19 January 2013 gives driving licence categories and ages. Download here in English. in Ελληνικά.
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To add a new category to your driving licence
If you wish to drive a vehicle category not currently on your EU driving licence, you may obtain a learner entitlement on a new Cyprus licence after being resident for 6 months.
Take the Cyprus driving test for that vehicle.
When the Cyprus driving test for the category is passed, the old EU licence will be exchanged and all of the categories be consolidated onto a new Cyprus Licence.
You cannot hold more than one driving licence issued by an EU State.
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