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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Cyprus
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom High Commission in Nicosia, Cyprus
Alexander Pallis Street Po Box 21978 Nicosia 1587 Cyprus
Phone: +357 22 861100
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Cypriot and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| 2nd January | Friday, January 02 | 41 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 5 days |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks |
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Cyprus?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Cyprus including and Nicosia.
2 - Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Cyprus (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Cyprus?
The British representative offices in Cyprus will be closed in observance of the following Cypriot and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- New Year's Day (GB & CY) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Cyprus
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Nicosia, Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus
18:18PMThursday, January 01, 2026
London, United Kingdom
16:18PMThursday, January 01, 2026