The Ministry of Education announced certification examinations for third-country nationals seeking long-term resident status or naturalisation in the Republic of Cyprus, testing their knowledge of contemporary Cypriot political and social realities.
The Examinations Service will conduct the test on Saturday, July 5, 2025, according to an official statement.
Applications must be submitted electronically through JCC Smart with a €20 fee between Tuesday, May 20 and Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Candidates must provide accurate personal information matching their identity documents or passports, as these details will be used for examination centre assignments and success certificates.
Registered applicants will later receive examination details including venue, time, candidate number and instructions.
The test, conducted in Greek, covers basic aspects of contemporary Cypriot society including current affairs, modern history since 1960, customs and traditions, geography, government structure, economic sectors, entry requirements, telecommunications, weather, languages, currency, working hours, healthcare and transportation.
Candidates need only basic knowledge rather than detailed information. The Ministry advises applicants to consult the Deputy Ministry of Tourism website, which provides useful information on most topics in multiple languages.
Further information is available on the Examinations Service website. For enquiries, candidates can contact the service at 22582900, 22582904 or 22582929.
