The UNHCR Country Office in Cyprus works with the Government as well as with NGOs and other partners to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees and asylum-seekers. For more information about the services offered by UNHCR in Cyprus, see About UNHCR in Cyprus<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n You can contact UNHCR for information and advice, or to request an appointment with a UNHCR officer,\u00a0 by phone or e-mail.<\/p>\n Tel:<\/strong> +357 22 359043 Office Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Monday \u2013 Friday | 08:00 \u2013 16:00<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>United Nations Protected Area\u00a0 |\u00a0 Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Website: www.unhcr.org\/cy<\/a> Social Media: Follow us on Facebook<\/a>, X (Formerly Twitter)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>: @UNHCRCyprus<\/strong>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Visit our YouTube<\/a> page.<\/strong><\/p>\n The\u00a0Asylum Service of the Deputy Ministry of Migration <\/strong>is the competent authority to receive and examine asylum applications. Decisions of the Asylum Service not to grant asylum can be subject to appeals<\/a>.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 70 Arch. Makariou III Avenue, Afemia House, 1077 Nicosia\u00a0 |\u00a0 Map<\/a><\/strong> To make an application for asylum you will need to go to your local District Immigration Police Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information about procedures for seeking asylum in Cyprus, see our section on The Asylum Process<\/a>.<\/p>\n District Immigration Police Offices are located as follows:<\/p>\n Nicosia<\/strong> Larnaca<\/strong> Limassol<\/strong> Pafos<\/strong> Paralimni<\/strong> If you are the victim of human trafficking, or have information to report on a case of human trafficking, you are advised to report to this office of the Cyprus Police.<\/p>\n Hotline:<\/strong> Call 1497<\/p>\n Email:<\/strong> VOHTSupport@sws.dmsw.gov.cy<\/a><\/p>\n For more information see this informational leaflet for victims of exploitation and human trafficking<\/a> issued by the Public Information Office of the Republic of Cyprus.<\/p>\n Telephone:\u00a0<\/strong>22 808063, 22 808064, 22 808369, 22 808280<\/p>\n The Republic of Cyprus Refugee Law provides that you can exercise your right to work after nine months\u00a0 from the date you applied for asylum in Cyprus. To do so, you will need to register at your local District Labour Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n Click here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for more information about your rights and duties as an asylum-seeker.<\/p>\n District Labour Offices are located as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n Nicosia <\/strong> See here<\/strong><\/a> for Lakatamia, Latsia, Solea \/ Evrichou Labour Offices<\/p>\n Pafos<\/strong> See here<\/a><\/strong> for Polis Chrysochous Labour Office<\/p>\n Limassol <\/strong> See here<\/a><\/strong> for Ypsonas and Eastern Limassol Labour Offices<\/p>\n Larnaca<\/strong> See here<\/a><\/strong> for Aradippou Local Labour Office<\/p>\n Dherynia<\/strong> As an asylum-seeker you will be entitled to certain benefits, including material and accommodation assistance. For more information you will need to visit your local District Welfare Office<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Click here<\/strong><\/a> for more information about your rights and duties as an asylum-seeker.<\/p>\n Main District Welfare Offices are located as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n Lakatamia (Nicosia Area)<\/strong> Limassol<\/strong> Larnaca <\/strong> Pafos<\/strong> Paralimni <\/strong> If you are an International Protection Beneficiary entitled to receive Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI), you may visit the IDEP office to submit your application and supporting documents.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 46 Themistokli Dervi, 1066 Nicosia<\/p>\n Email:<\/strong> eee@wbas.dmsw.gov.cy<\/p>\n Tel:<\/strong> 1450<\/p>\n Fax:<\/strong> 22 803048<\/p>\n If you are an International Protection Beneficiary, you may need to visit the Citizens’ Service Centres in relation to GMI and other related benefits.<\/p>\n Call 22 309100<\/strong> or click here for the contact details of the Citizens’ Service Centres<\/a> in the various districts of Cyprus.<\/p>\n You may need to visit your local district administration office to issue birth certificates. For more information about the District Administration Offices and to book an appointment or contact the relevant office in your district, visit the website of the District Administration Offices<\/a>.<\/p>\n As an asylum-seeker, you are entitled to a Medical Card after the first year from the date of submission of your application for interntional protection in order to be accepted at the Public Hospitals.<\/p>\n Medical Cards are issued by the Ministry of Health at their headquarters in Nicosia.<\/p>\n In order to apply for your Medical Card, you should submit the necessary documents in person to the Ministry of Health, or send them by email to this address: asylummed@moh.gov.cy<\/a> to receive your Medical Card by post. All required documents should be attached in your email and must be readable.<\/p>\n Office of the Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights<\/p>\n The Ombudsman is an institution defending human rights, with multiple roles and responsibilities in relation to the preservation, protection and promotion of human rights in the Cypriot state and society.<\/p>\n You may contact the Commissioner if you believe:<\/p>\n Any individual can submit a complaint to the Ombudsman, or complaints may also be submitted by any legal entity or organisation on behalf of the individual.<\/p>\n The Commissioner will decide whether any action or intervention on his\/ her behalf is required, depending on the subject and the severity of your report.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Era House, Diagorou 2, 1097 Nicosia The Commissioner for Children\u2019s Rights is an independent institution which deals exclusively with the rights of the child and whose competences and obligations are prescribed by law.<\/p>\n The mission of the Commissioner is to protect and promote the rights of the child; her role is to represent children and their interests at all levels.<\/p>\n The Commissioner studies individual complaints with the aim of evaluating the existing legislation, policies, procedures and practices and deciding whether these violate the rights of the child. In such cases she proceeds with an intervention where she deems appropriate.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Commissioner for Children’s Rights, Vyzantiou 5, Spyrides Tower, 1st Floor, 2064, Nicosia The Independent Authority for the Investigation of Allegations and Complaints Against the Police investigates allegations and signed complaints filed in writing:<\/p>\n (a) by post<\/p>\n (b) personally at the offices of the Authority<\/p>\n (c) by fax to 22872413<\/p>\n (d) via e-mail at iaiacap@iaiacap.gov.cy<\/a><\/p>\n (d) through the Authority’s website by completing the Complaint Form<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n For more information:<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 23 Ezekia Papaioannou, Marathea Court 9, 5th Floor, 1075 Nicosia The Cyprus Media Complaints Commission is an independent press council, responsible for the self-regulation of the news media, both written and electronic.<\/p>\n If you have read an offensive article or heard an offensive reportage in the media, you can submit a complaint<\/a> either electronically, using\u00a0 e-mail or via the website of the CMMC, or by writing to the CMMC.\u00a0You do not need a lawyer in order to file a complaint, but if you feel you need the services of a lawyer you can make your complaint through one of your choice.<\/p>\n For more information: International, Governmental and Non-governmental Services for Asylum-seekers and Refugees UNHCR Country Office in Cyprus The UNHCR Country Office in Cyprus works with the Government as well as with NGOs and other partners to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees and asylum-seekers. 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\n<\/strong>Email:\u00a0<\/strong>cypni@unhcr.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMailing Address:\u00a0<\/strong>P.O. Box 25577, 1310 Nicosia, Cyprus
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
Government Services<\/h2>\n
Asylum Service<\/h3>\n
\nTelephone:<\/strong> +357 22308501, +357 22308505
\nE-mail:<\/strong> \u00a0info@asylum.mip.gov.cy<\/a>
\nWebsite:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.mip.gov.cy\/mip\/asylum\/asylumservice.nsf\/<\/a><\/p>\nDistrict Immigration Police Offices<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n6 Agamemnonos Street, Engomi 2411
\nTel:<\/strong> 22 802353<\/p>\n
\n75 Piale Pasa, 6027 Makenzie Avenue
\nTel:<\/strong> 24 804233<\/p>\n
\n223 Franklin Roosevelt, Zakaki, 2nd floor
\nTel:<\/strong> 25 805210<\/p>\n
\nCorner Kaningos and Eleftheriou Venizelou, Nicolaou Court, 2nd floor
\nTel:<\/strong> 26 806222<\/p>\n
\n31 G. Papadopoulou Street, 5282 Paralimni
\nTel:<\/strong> 23 803286<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Anti-trafficking Police Unit<\/h3>\n
Cyprus Police – Office of Combating Trafficking in Human Beings<\/a><\/h4>\n
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Employment<\/h3>\n
\n3 Mousiou Street
\nTel:<\/strong> 22 403000<\/p>\n
\n1 Ayiou Spyridonos Street, 8021
\nTel:<\/strong> 26 821658<\/p>\n
\n80 Franklin Roosevelt Avenue
\nTel:<\/strong> 25 827350<\/p>\n
\nPhilios Tsigarides Street
\nTel:<\/strong> 24 805333<\/p>\n
\n49 Acropoleos Street
\nTel:<\/strong> 23 812052<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Social Assistance<\/h3>\n
\n23 Kennedy,\u00a02314 Lakatamia
\nTel:<\/strong> 22 608400<\/p>\n
\n80 Franklin Roosevelt
\nTel:<\/strong> 25 804539<\/p>\n
\n54 Agioi Anargiroi Avenue, 6301 Larnaca
\nTel:<\/strong> 24 821080<\/p>\n
\n17 Nikou Nikolaididi
\nTel:<\/strong> 26 821600<\/p>\n
\n170, 1st April Street
\nTel:<\/strong> 23 811720<\/p>\nGuaranteed Minimum Income Services (GMI) \/ YDEP<\/h3>\n
Citizens’ Service Centre (KEP)<\/h3>\n
District Administration Offices<\/h3>\n
Ministry of Health<\/h3>\n
Independent Supervisory Bodies<\/h2>\n
The Ombudsman<\/h3>\n
\n
\nTel:<\/strong> 22 405500 or 22405501
\nFax:<\/strong> 22 672881
\nE-mail:<\/strong> ombudsman@ombudsman.gov.cy<\/a>
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.ombudsman.gov.cy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
The Commissioner for Children\u2019s Rights<\/h3>\n
\nTel:<\/strong> 22 873200
\nFax:<\/strong> 22 872365
\n\u0395-mail:<\/strong>\u00a0childcom@ccr.gov.cy<\/a>
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.childcom.org.cy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Independent Authority for the Investigation of Allegations and Complaints Against the Police<\/h3>\n
\nTel:<\/strong> 22 872412
\nFax:<\/strong> 22 872413
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.iaiacap.gov.cy<\/a>
\nEmail:<\/strong> iaiacap@iaiacap.gov.cy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
The Cyprus Media Complaints Commission<\/h3>\n
\nCyprus Media Complaints Commission, 12 CyBC Avenue, 2120 Aglantzia, Nicosia
\nTel:<\/strong> 22 427717
\nE-mail:<\/strong> deontologiacy@gmail.com<\/a>
\nWebsite:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/cmec.com.cy\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) & Associations providing services to refugees, subsidiary protection beneficiaries and asylum-seekers<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"