Cyprus has a new law. All organisations must accept digital documents. These documents are from the "Digital Citizen" app. This law starts now. People can use their phones for official papers. Digital papers are now as legal as paper ones.
The "Digital Citizen" app is important for Cyprus. It helps manage digital identity safely. People use a CY Login account. They can keep official papers on their phones. The government wants to make things easier. They also want less paper. It is now illegal to refuse a digital document from the app.
At first, the app has ID cards and driving licences. But more documents will come later. In 2026, the app will be better. It will hold more papers for citizens and foreigners. This plan helps the system grow well.
The app already works with Greece. Since May 2025, it connects to Greece's Gov.gr Wallet. This means digital documents can be checked between Cyprus and Greece. This makes travel and official business easier. Checking documents is fast. Officials can check digital papers easily. They do not need special tools.
This new law changes many things. People will not need to carry many papers. This will make life more convenient. Businesses and public offices must change their rules. They must accept digital documents. This might take time. But it will make things more efficient later. Working with Greece is a good example for Europe.