Women citizens of the Republic of Cyprus may submit a Statement of Intent for Enlistment until Friday, October 24 2025, to join the National Guard on a voluntary basis. Eligibility covers the 2017-2025 classes that is, those born between January 1 1999 and December 31 2007, following a decision by the Minister of Defence.
How to apply
The Statement must be completed, signed, and submitted with a copy of both sides of the ID card by email to eth.str.ginekon@army.mil.cy. Applications can also be filed in person at local National Guard Recruitment Offices.
Reporting and documentation
Successful applicants will receive a Call-Up Notice by email for voluntary enlistment on October 30-31 2025 at the Limassol Recruit Training Centre (KEN Limassol). The notice, printed or on a mobile device, must be presented together with the ID card on arrival.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed the timeline in a post on X on September 29, noting that, by decision of Minister Vasilis Palmas, women from the 2017-2025 classes are invited to enlist at KEN Limassol on October 30-31.
Κατόπιν Απόφασης του Υπουργού Άμυνας @PalmasVasilis, καλούνται για εθελοντική κατάταξη την 30 και 31 Οκτωβρίου 2025, στο ΚΕΝ Λεμεσού, οι γυναίκες πολίτες της Δημοκρατίας που ανήκουν στις κλάσεις 2017 έως και 2025, δηλαδή οι γεννηθείσες από την 1η Ιανουαρίου 1999 έως και 31… pic.twitter.com/KMCRAQgCt2
— Ministry of Defence 🇨🇾 (@DefenceCyprus) September 29, 2025
