Vehicle registration plate code for
Cyprus
CY
European Union·ISO CY
Example plate
CY
KAB 123
Typical format: ABC 123. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Cyprus is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "CY" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Code
CY
ISO-2
CY
Group
European Union
EU band
Yes
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Cyprus
What does "CY" mean on a number plate?
"CY" is the international distinguishing sign of Cyprus — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Cyprus is CY.
What does a Cyprus number plate look like?
The typical format is "ABC 123" — for example "KAB 123". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Cyprus use the blue EU band?
Yes. Cyprus is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "CY" letters on the left.