Visa-Free Short Stay (Annex II Countries)
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