Larnaca SVA Test Center FAQs

SVA is an individual vehicle inspection used to check that an imported vehicle meets the applicable safety, environmental and technical requirements before registration in Cyprus.

M1 passenger vehicles up to five years old imported from countries outside the EU — including Japan — are a common SVA category. Some EU imports and personal imports may also require additional approval depending on their documents and specification. Contact us with the vehicle details so we can help confirm the correct route.

Prepare your personal identification, the original Export Certificate and proof of ownership. We will tell you if anything else is needed for your specific vehicle.

The test centre is open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Use the online appointment form or call +357 24 819000. Online requests are confirmed by our team after we check availability.

The process checks an individual imported vehicle against the applicable Cyprus and European safety and environmental requirements. A vehicle that passes receives the SVA certificate used in the next stage of registration.

The inspection covers visibility, glazing, lighting, seat belts, body fittings, tyres, brakes, steering, suspension, vehicle construction, noise and petrol or diesel emissions. See the complete inspection checklist.

The inspector prepares a signed and stamped hard-copy SVA certificate. Take that certificate, together with any other required documents, to the Department of Road Transport to continue registration.

The Larnaca SVA Test Center is at Everest Street 9–11, Aradippou, Larnaca, Cyprus — around 10 minutes by road from Larnaca Port.

Yes. The team provides SVA-related support in both Greek and English.

Please contact the team for current pricing and scheduling information. We do not publish a fixed time because requirements can vary by vehicle and appointment conditions.