Cyprus
General visa requirements for travelling to Cyprus. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Tourist visa (EU/EEA/Swiss Free Movement (No Visa Required))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Fee
- Free
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Citizens of EU member states, EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), and Switzerland have the right of free movement and residence in Cyprus under EU Treaty rights. No visa or entry permit is required. A valid national ID card or passport (bearing a photograph) is sufficient for entry. There is no limit on the duration of stay. For stays exceeding 3 months, EU/EEA citizens must register for a 'Yellow Slip' (Registration Certificate) within 4 months of arrival, confirming their right to reside. Cyprus is an EU member but not yet part of the Schengen Area.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be a citizen of an EU member state, EEA country (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), or Switzerland.
Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 0; Validity months: 0
Tourist visa (Cyprus Short-Stay Visa - Tourism)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 7-10 business days
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Standard Cyprus short-stay visa for tourism. Fee is EUR 90 for adults, EUR 45 for children aged 6-12, free for children under 6. Processing time is typically 7-10 business days. Cyprus has fully harmonized visa procedures, required documents, fees, and visa stickers with Schengen member states, even though it is not yet part of the Schengen Area. The visa is valid ONLY for the territory of the Republic of Cyprus and does NOT grant the right to free movement within the Schengen area. Apply at the nearest Cyprus embassy/consulate. Some missions use VFS Global for visa submissions. Legal points of entry: Larnaca and Paphos airports, and the seaports of Limassol, Larnaca, Latsi, and Paphos.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals of Annex I countries under EU Regulation 2018/1806 who do not hold a valid Schengen visa or residence permit.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient financial means to cover expenses during the stay and funds for return journey.
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Criminal record
Must not be subject to entry bans or deportation orders from Cyprus or other EU member states.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35mm x 45mm, white background, full face front view, taken within last 6 months
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Bank statement
Months required: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, credit card statements, sponsorship documentation
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking, rental agreement, invitation letter from host; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Cyprus Visa Application Form
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Varies by consulate location; Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Online application
Complete the Cyprus visa application form. Note: fields 25, 26, and 29 are not required until Cyprus joins the Schengen Area.
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Document gathering
Collect all required documents: passport, photos, financial proof, travel insurance (EUR 30,000 minimum), accommodation confirmation, flight reservations, and cover letter.
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Appointment booking
Schedule an appointment at the nearest Cyprus embassy, consulate, or authorized visa application center (VFS Global where available). If the consulate is more than 200 km away, some allow postal submissions.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa application fee: EUR 90 for adults, EUR 45 for children 6-12, free for children under 6.
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Document submission
Attend the appointment in person and submit all documents. Passport will be retained during processing. Must apply in person unless the embassy is more than 200 km away.
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Biometrics
Provide fingerprints and photograph at the visa application center or embassy.
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Processing wait
Standard processing time is 7-10 business days. May be extended in complex cases.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa sticker. Verify all details are correct. Note: the Cyprus visa is valid ONLY for Cyprus and does not permit travel to the Schengen Area.
Tourist visa (Schengen Visa Holder Entry (Short Stay))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Holders of a valid double or multiple-entry Schengen visa, as well as holders of national visas and residence permits issued by Schengen member states or by Bulgaria, Croatia, and Romania, may enter Cyprus WITHOUT a separate Cyprus visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. IMPORTANT EXCEPTION: This provision does NOT apply to citizens of Turkey and Azerbaijan, who must still obtain a Cyprus visa through the regular procedure even if they hold a valid Schengen visa. The Schengen visa must still have at least two entries remaining and sufficient remaining validity days. Cyprus is not a Schengen member state, so days spent in Cyprus do not count against the Schengen 90/180-day limit.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to nationals of Annex I countries who hold valid Schengen visas or residence permits. EXCLUDES citizens of Turkey and Azerbaijan who must apply for a separate Cyprus visa.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
Tourist visa (Visa-Free Short Stay (Annex II Countries))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Citizens of Annex II countries (EU Regulation 2018/1806) may enter Cyprus visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This covers tourism, business visits, family visits, and other short-stay purposes. Cyprus is NOT part of the Schengen Area, so the 90-day count is separate from Schengen stays. ETIAS authorization will be required once the system becomes operational (expected late 2026). UK citizens are included post-Brexit. Kosovo (XK) granted visa-free access from January 2024. Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine require biometric passports for visa-free access. Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Taiwan passport holders are also included. Vanuatu's visa waiver has been suspended.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be a citizen of an Annex II country under EU Regulation 2018/1806.
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Criminal record
Must not be listed as a person to be refused entry in Cypriot immigration databases.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit cards, bank statements, traveler's cheques
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation, rental agreement, invitation letter from host; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes