This seems to be specific to iOS 13.1, as it works as expected on iOS 13.0 and earlier versions to add a contact in CNContactViewController, if I \'Cancel\', the action shee
NOTE: This bug is now fixed. This question and answer were applicable only to some particular versions of iOS (a limited range of iOS 13 versions).
The user can in fact swipe down to dismiss the keyboard and then tap Cancel and see the action sheet. So this issue is regrettable and definitely a bug (and I have filed a bug report) but not fatal (though, to be sure, the workaround is not trivial for the user to discover).