Who requires a visa?
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Britain, Australia, Canada, USA, Other EU, Japan
for a stay of up to 90 days;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei,
Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El
Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel,
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco,
New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Korea
(Rep), Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, and Special
Administrative Regions of the Peoples’ Republic of China: Hong Kong
and Macao for a stay of up to 90 days;
(c) transit passengers continuing their onward journey by the same
or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding valid
onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
What documents will be required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months required by all except:
1. nationals of EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and
Switzerland who hold a valid national identity card with the
bearer’s photograph. Passports must be valid for 3 months after day
of departure for visitors not requiring visas. Those requiring visas
must have passports valid for 6 months from date of intended stay;
2. holders of: (a) Laissez-passer issued by the United Nations.
Nationals of Egypt and Israel can enter Cyprus with a Laissez-passer
provided they hold an entry permit previously obtained by the
Immigration Department in Nicosia. (b) Travel documents issued by
the Government of the Republic of Cyprus to Cypriot nationals. (c)
Documents issued to stateless persons and recognized refugees.
Application to: In person to the Consulate (or Consular
section at Embassy or High Commission); see Contact Addresses
section. Transit visas are issued on arrival in Cyprus, except for
nationals of Iraq, Macedonia and Turkey who must obtain them prior
to arrival.
Application requirements: (a) Passport with at least 6 months
validity. (b) One completed application form. (c) One passport-size
photo. (d) Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay. (e)
Onward or return ticket and evidence of hotel reservation. (f) Fee
(payable by cash or postal order only, subject to rate of exchange).
(g) For business trips, an introductory letter from the applicant’s
company giving details and nature of business to be conducted. For
students, a letter from the applicant's place of education is
required.
Time required to issue visa:
In most cases personal applications will be processed on the same
day or within 24 hours, but it may take up to 2 weeks if application
needs to be referred to Cyprus (depending on nationality).
Types of
visa and cost: Tourist/Business: C£6 (free of charge to
nationals of Egypt, Russian Federation, Syrian Arab Republic and
Ukraine provided holding onward or return tickets and sufficient
funds to cover the duration of their stay). Multiple-entry visas are
only issued to those who require it for business purposes and cost
C£20. Transit: C£6. Airport Transit: C£6.
How long is the visa valid for?
Maximum of 3 months from date of issue. Transit visas are valid for
travel through Cyprus for a period of up to 5 days, provided the
traveler is in possession of appropriate visas and onward tickets
for the destination country.
Other information:
Restricted entry: The Government of Cyprus may refuse admission to
holders of passports endorsed ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’
or they may cancel the stamps. Other nationalities with visas or
stamps for the ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ in their
passport, may be refused entry to the Republic of Cyprus or have the
stamps cancelled. It is not possible to enter the Republic of Cyprus
via the unapproved ports and airports of Ercan, Famagusta, Kyrenia
or Karavostassi in the ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’.
Nationals of any country coming to Cyprus for employment or studies
must secure an employment or student’s permit through the Migration
Officer, Nicosia prior to arrival. Applications should be submitted
by the prospective employers or the directors of the schools.
Note:
Travellers should hold an onward or return ticket as well as
sufficient funds for period of intended stay in Cyprus. It is also
advisable to have a hotel reservation. Nationalities that require a
visa are recommended that their passport is valid for at least six
months beyond the period of intended stay. Travellers should note
that foreigners entering Cyprus north of the UN-patrolled 'green
line' are deemed by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus to have
entered illegally, and can be fined when crossing to the south (EU).
Policies and procedures are subject to sudden change and visitors
should check on the current situation before departing for Cyprus.
The partial lifting of restrictions on crossing the 'green line'
allows Cypriots to cross in both directions at designated crossing
points. It is possible to travel to the north of Cyprus from the
south by crossing at several checkpoints, including the Ledra Palace
checkpoint.
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