Cyprus has launched a new automated notification service that will send SMS and email updates about migration application progress and upcoming residence document expirations.

Announced on November 10, 2026, by the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection and the Migration Department, the service is part of the government's ongoing digital modernisation of public services.

The new system is designed to help applicants stay informed about their immigration applications and receive advance reminders when their residence documents are approaching expiry.

However, migrants must register their contact details to activate the service. Notifications will not be enabled automatically for everyone.

How the New Cyprus Migration Notification Service Works

The new service provides two types of automated notifications:

• Application updates: SMS and email notifications about the progress of migration applications.

• Residence document expiry reminders: Notifications about upcoming expiry dates of residence documents.

These notifications are intended to make it easier for applicants and residents to monitor important immigration-related updates without having to repeatedly check for information manually.

The government has not specified the exact notification schedule or how far in advance residence document expiry reminders will be sent in the announcement.

How to Activate Cyprus Migration Notifications

Applicants and residence document holders must register their contact details through the government's Update My Personal Details online service.

The activation process involves:

1. Accessing the official Update My Personal Details service.

2. Registering the contact details required by the service.

3. Ensuring that the information provided is accurate and up to date.

4. Updating the details whenever a phone number or email address changes.

Once registered, users can receive automated migration-related notifications through SMS and email.

CY Login Account Required for Online Access

Access to Cyprus government online services requires a CY Login account, the government's unified electronic identification system.

Users must create and verify their CY Login accounts to access the relevant digital services.

Those who do not yet have an account can find registration information through the official CY Login portal.

Applicants should ensure that their account is properly verified before attempting to use the notification service.

Cyprus to Discontinue Existing SMS Service Through 1199

The Migration Department has also announced that its existing SMS notification service, provided through the number 1199, will be discontinued in the near future.

It will be replaced by the new automated notification system.

This means applicants who currently rely on the older SMS service should register their contact information through the new platform rather than assuming that their existing arrangements will continue.

The government has not specified an exact discontinuation date for the 1199 service.

What This Means for Foreign Residents and Immigration Applicants in Cyprus

The new notification system could make it easier for foreign residents and immigration applicants to stay informed about their application progress and residence document expiry dates.

For people managing renewals, residence permits and other migration procedures, receiving updates through both SMS and email may reduce the risk of overlooking important notifications.

However, the service should be treated as an additional communication channel, not a replacement for checking official application requirements, renewal deadlines or correspondence from the Migration Department.

Applicants should keep their contact information current and independently monitor their residence document validity.

Conclusion

Cyprus' new automated migration notification service is another step in the country's digital modernisation of immigration services.

By introducing SMS and email updates for application progress and residence document expiry reminders, the Migration Department aims to make communication with applicants and residents more convenient.

Foreign residents and immigration applicants should register their contact details through the official government service, verify their CY Login accounts and prepare for the eventual discontinuation of the existing 1199 SMS service.