Embassy
Embassy of Cyprus in Lebanon
Yarzeh Pine Building No 6, Street 15
Cyprus visa requirements for Lebanese citizens
Lebanese citizens need a visa for Cyprus, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
LBN
Lebanon
Going to
CYP
Cyprus
Visa needed
Apply before travel if you need a visa for a short visit.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- €90
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Make your trip easier
What kind of passport do you have?
Most people have a regular passport. Government officials and diplomats get special ones.
Do you already have any of these?
Some countries make entry easier if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from another country.
Special rules for Lebanese citizens in Cyprus
- Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.
- Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states.
What to do
Find Cyprus's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Cyprus
Some visitors need a visa before travel; others can enter visa-free.
Visa not requiredSchengen visa entryAn accepted Schengen short-stay visa lets eligible visitors enter without a Cyprus visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your visa allows 2 or more entries.
- Check its expiry date and days left.
- Carry your passport and visa.
Documents required
- Passport
- Valid Schengen short-stay visa
- Stay within 90 days in 180 days and your visa's remaining stay and validity.
- A Schengen visa allowing only 1 entry does not qualify.
Visa not requiredForeign long-stay visa entryAn accepted foreign long-stay visa lets eligible visitors enter without a Cyprus visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your valid long-stay visa comes from an accepted country.
- Carry your passport, visa and visit documents.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Valid long-stay visa
- Proof of visit purpose
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of money for visit
- Proof of money for return
- Hotel booking
- Accepted visas come from Schengen countries or EU countries except Ireland.
- Stay up to 90 days in 180 days; this does not allow work.
Visa not requiredForeign residence permit entryAn accepted foreign residence permit lets eligible visitors enter without a Cyprus visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check which country gave you your residence permit.
- Carry your passport, valid permit and visit documents.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Valid residence permit
- Proof of visit purpose
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of money for visit
- Proof of money for return
- Hotel booking
- Accepted permits come from Schengen countries or EU countries except Ireland; UK permits don't qualify.
- Stay no more than 90 days in any 180 days.
Visa on arrivalEmergency border visaA border visa may help in an unforeseen emergency if you could not apply.
- Stay
- 15 days
- Fee
- €90
How to apply
- Show why the emergency stopped you applying earlier.
- Give your documents at an approved entry point.
- Wait for Migration Department approval and the border decision.
Documents required
- Travel document
- Proof of unforeseen emergency
- Proof you could not apply earlier
- Proof of return or onward travel
- Stay up to 15 days; transit may be shorter, and extensions are not allowed.
- Do not plan an ordinary holiday around this emergency route.
Visa requiredShort-visit visaApply before travel if you need a visa for a short visit.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €90
- Processing
- 15–45 days
How to apply
- Contact the Cyprus embassy or its approved visa centre.
- Fill in and sign the form.
- Prepare the documents on its checklist.
- Attend your appointment, give fingerprints if needed, and pay.
- Collect the decision and check your visa.
Documents required
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Passport valid 90 days after departure
- Passport less than 3650 days old
- Signed form and recent photo
- Return flight booking
- Hotel booking or accepted host documents
- Proof of money
- Medical insurance covering 30000 EUR
- Travel insurance
- Fingerprints
- Visa allows 1 or 2 entries; stay up to 90 days in 180 days.
- Apply 15–180 days before travel; your visa may allow fewer days.
Visa requiredMultiple-entry visit visaFrequent visitors can apply for a visa that allows several trips.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 1825 days
- Fee
- €90
- Processing
- 15–45 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Prepare the short-visit visa form and documents.
- Add proof of frequent trips and past visa use.
- Show you have funds and plan to leave.
- Apply through the embassy or its approved visa centre.
Documents required
- Short-visit visa documents
- Proof of frequent travel
- Proof of past visa use
- Proof of money
- Proof you plan to leave
- Passport valid 3 months
- 2 blank pages
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Fingerprints
- Visa validity ranges from about 180 to 1825 days.
- All trips together must stay within 90 days in any 180 days.
Sources (20)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Migration Department
- Cyprus government: visas, exemptions, applications and fees
- Cyprus government: visa classes, airport transit and emergency border visas
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa overview
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: types of visa
- Official visa-required and visa-exempt nationality lists
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: airport transit visa nationalities
- Cyprus Embassy in Washington: visa information
- Cyprus High Commission in the UK: visa information
- Cyprus High Commission in New Delhi: visa information
- Cyprus Consulate in Yerevan: information on visas
- Cyprus Embassy in Moscow: short-stay supporting documents
- Official Cyprus visa application form
- Migration Department: students
- Migration Department: general employment single permit
- Migration Department: family reunification
- Migration Department: digital nomads and family members
- European Commission: employed worker in Cyprus
- Council of the European Union: Serbian passport exemption update
- Official ETIAS website: not operational
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from Lebanon
- Plugs GAdapter for some
- MoneyEUR €
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageGreek
- Emergency112 or 199 police
Planning your Cyprus trip
- Archaeological sitesSites across the island date from the New Stone Age through to the Roman Empire.
- NicosiaExplore the Venetian walls, historic streets, bars and restaurants. The Green Line divides the city centre.
- Troodos mountainsThe mountains rise to 1,952 metres and offer walking trails and villages such as Kakopetria, Platres and Phini.
- Paphos harbour and archaeological parkVisit the harbour and archaeological remains. Nearby Rock of Aphrodite offers a scenic picnic spot.
Scams to watch for in Cyprus
- Pushy nightlife promoters and free-drink offersPromoters approach people with offers of free shots, drinks or club deals. Some are very persistent and may grab you to get your attention. Deals can be genuine, but the friendly approach is aimed at getting you to spend money.
- Taxi overcharging without a meterA driver leaves the meter off, making the fare harder to check. You may then face a higher charge at the end of the journey.
- Muggings linked to accepting drinks from strangersThere have been numerous muggings linked to accepting drinks from strangers, especially in Ayia Napa. The exact method is not described.
About Cyprus
Cyprus is an island republic in the eastern Mediterranean, split by a ceasefire line since 1974.
- Capital
- Nicosia
- Money
- Euro (€)
- Languages
- Greek, Turkish
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +357
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Questions
Are there special rules for Lebanese citizens visiting Cyprus?
Do lebanese citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
Lebanese citizens need a visa for Cyprus, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Cyprus visa?
At Cyprus's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Is it easier to visit Cyprus if I already have a US, UK or Schengen visa?
With a valid visa or residence permit from EU, the rule becomes "no visa needed" for up to 90 days.
Are the rules different for official or diplomatic passports?
Diplomatic passports: no visa needed, up to 90 days. Official passports: no visa needed, up to 90 days. Service passports: no visa needed, up to 90 days. Most travellers have a regular passport, so the main answer above applies to them.
Do cypriot citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Cypriot citizens get a visa on arrival in Lebanon, for up to 30 days.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Cyprus?
Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong, Israel Japan, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Cyprus are easier for lebanese citizens?
Barbados, Cook Islands, Dominica, Ecuador Egypt, and 3 more let lebanese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Cyprus?
Find Cyprus's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Cyprus?
Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Cyprus?
Greek and Turkish.
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