Local Media

For issuing or renewing a Press Card, in accordance with the relevant legislation, local media representatives must be mainly and regularly employed by a local media organisation in Cyprus.

Applicants must fill out the web form below and submit/upload the following required documents: 

• A valid identity card or passport.
• An original dated letter from their employer/media organisation, confirming their continuous employment as a media representative with the said organisation. The letter must include the journalist’s name in Greek and English and their identity card or passport number
• A recent portrait photo in jpeg format, resolution 200 ppi.

Applicants or authorised persons are kindly requested to collect their press card from the Press and Information Office after scheduling an appointment via the email address: localpress@pio.moi.gov.cy, providing the original confirmation of employment letter signed by the employer.

At least a two-week period is required for the issuance of a press card from the date of the application’s submission.

The press card is valid for two years from the date of issue and there are no applicable fees. In case of loss of the press card, the cost of reissuance amounts to 13 euro.

For further information and/or clarifications, tel.: 22801180 or email: localpress@pio.moi.gov.cy.