Cyprus Short-Stay Visa - Medical Treatment
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
Short-stay visa for medical treatment at Cypriot healthcare facilities. Issued for the period necessary to complete treatments, up to 90 days. An accompanying person may also apply for a visa. For treatments exceeding 90 days, a long-stay visa and temporary residence permit are required. The visa is valid only for the territory of the Republic of Cyprus.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals of Annex I countries under EU Regulation 2018/1806.
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Health
Must provide medical documentation confirming the need for specific treatment at a Cypriot healthcare facility.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover all medical costs, living expenses, and return travel.
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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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, credit cards, sponsorship letter, proof of prepayment to medical facility; Minimum amount: Must cover full medical treatment costs plus living expenses
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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, hospital admission confirmation; 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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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Varies by consulate location; Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Online application
Fill out the Cyprus visa application form with 'Medical treatment' as purpose of travel.
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Document gathering
Obtain medical certificate from home country doctor and acceptance letter from the Cypriot medical facility specifying treatment type, dates, duration, and costs.
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Appointment booking
Schedule an appointment at the Cyprus consulate/embassy.
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Document submission
Attend appointment and submit all documents including medical certificates with passport.
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Processing wait
Standard processing time is 7-10 business days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa sticker.