EU provisional / learner / student licences are valid and can be used to drive and book a test providing you are old enough to drive in Cyprus.
Only Cyprus residents who can prove they have lived in the country for six months are eligible to apply for a Cyprus provisional learner driving licence and take a Cyprus Driving Test. This to comply with EU Directives.
Driving Test Application
Form T.O.M. 25B is available and an English translation with full instructions can be downloaded here.
The test fee is €20.
It is possible to pay an extra €34.17 to take the test out of hours. This is to pay the examiner to work overtime. The test will be in the afternoon, after normal working hours. However, 21 days must elapse between the issue of a provisional licence and the test.
If you fail the test, an interval of 30 days must elapse before it can be retaken.
You may also book your test online.
Download the website details and instructions here (The instructions and the site are currently in Greek only)
Taking the riding test in your own, or on a non-driving school motorcycle.
You will be required to produce:
- Driving Licence.
- Insurance certificate. This is an extra insurance certificate which specifically covers your use of the vehicle on the day of the test and for the purpose of taking the motorcycle test.
- The vehicle must display E plates front and rear.
The Cyprus Motorcycle Test:
Consists of a short verbal theory test, in Greek or English, on traffic signs and the highway code, similar to that taken when applying for a provisional licence.
A practical test of skills and behaviour for motorcycles was introduced, whereby the examiner would follow the student. However, this was abandoned in most cases very quickly after its introduction. Therefore, the test in Cyprus does not include an on-road element in most cases.
Changes to the test from 1st July 2026
The Student taking the test must wear a properly fastened, approved motorcycle helmet.
The student must also be dressed in appropriate safety clothing. Namely:-
- a jacket or vest with phosphorescent stripes, outside his clothing, above the waist of his body,
- long pants and boots or closed shoes and
- protective knee and elbow pads and gloves.
Opinion:- The test is not suitable for today’s traffic conditions. Until the matter is addressed, the death toll will continue to rise. It is no surprise that the death rate is so high amongst motorcyclists in Cyprus.
Hiring a motorcycle for learner rider training or the motorcycle test.
To take the motorcycle test, you must be in possession or have use of a suitable motorcycle. It is now legal to hire a motorcycle for the purpose of taking the test.
The test is specific to the category of the motorcycle on which the test is taken, that is A1, A2, A.
If you take your test on an automatic motorcycle or ATV and pass, you will only be able to drive automatics on your full licence. A pass on a motorcycle or ATV with a manual gearbox will enable you to drive manual and automatics.
Motor Scooters
Are not a category but are either motorcycles or mopeds, depending on their engine size and specification.
Changes to the Theory Test
The Department of Transport have put out to tender for the supply of computers required for adopting a UK-style driving theory test for Cyprus. This has been promised for years and has yet to happen.