Registration for the Cyprus Culture Exam
You register for the Cyprus Culture Exam online only — by paying an invoice on the JCC Smart portal (€20). There is no separate application form: the payment is the registration. For the summer sitting on 4 July 2026, registration ran from 19 May to 2 June 2026 and is now closed. The next registration window opens in winter, for the spring 2027 sitting.
How to register: step by step
⚠️ Registration is currently closed (the 19 May – 2 June 2026 window has ended). The JCC Smart invoice can only be paid during a registration window — the next one is expected to open around December 2026. The steps below are for when the window reopens.
- Open the Examination Service invoice on JCC Smart: jccsmart.com/e-bill/invoices/7320/pay.
- Fill in the candidate details: first and last name, father's name, in the ID field your ARC or passport number, email and phone.
- Pay the €20 fee by card. This is the only payment channel and the only way to register.
- Save the payment confirmation.
- A few days before the exam, an email arrives with your candidate number, date, time and the exact venue (usually a school in the Nicosia district). You later use that number to check results.
Note: the email with details does not come right after payment — it arrives closer to the exam date. That is normal; just wait for it.
When registration opens
The exam is held twice a year, and the registration window opens a couple of months ahead and lasts about a month:
| Sitting | When registration opens |
|---|---|
| Summer 2026 (4 July) | 19 May – 2 June 2026 — closed |
| Spring 2027 (February–March, date later) | around December 2026 |
| Summer 2027 (June–July, date later) | around May–June 2027 |
The Ministry publishes exact dates in its official announcements. Next year's dates are usually announced in December together with the exam material.
Registration closed — what now
If the window has already closed, you cannot register for the upcoming exam — wait for the next sitting and watch the Ministry's announcements (or our updates on this page). Use the time to prepare:
- work through the preparation plan — facts, vocabulary, past-exam questions, news;
- check which pass mark applies to you — PR vs citizenship;
- start learning exam vocabulary and practising questions early.
The Hallouminati app and bot make prep easy: 400+ exam words in the vocabulary section and questions from past sittings.
FAQ
Where do I register for the Cyprus Culture Exam?
Only on the JCC Smart portal, by paying Examination Service invoice no. 7320 (€20). There is no separate registration form — the payment is the registration.
How much does registration cost?
€20, paid online via JCC Smart.
What do I put in the ID field?
Your ARC (Alien Registration Certificate) number or passport number.
I didn't get a confirmation after paying. Is that normal?
Yes. The email with your candidate number, venue and time arrives later — usually a few days before the exam.
Can I register after the window closes?
No. You have to wait for the next sitting. The exam is held twice a year — spring and summer.
When does registration for the next exam open?
The next window is expected to open around December 2026, for the spring 2027 exam (February–March). There is another sitting in summer 2027 (June–July), with registration around May–June. The Ministry of Education publishes the exact dates.
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