Cyprus Short-Stay Visa - Tourism
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.