Embassy
Embassy of Cyprus in Mexico
Monte Libano 160, Lomas de Chapultepec
Cyprus visa requirements for Mexican citizens
Mexican citizens do not need a visa for Cyprus. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
MEX
Mexico
Going to
CYP
Cyprus
No visa needed
People with eligible passports can visit without a Cyprus visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Cyprus.
Ways into Cyprus
Some visitors need a visa before travel; others can enter visa-free.
Visa not required For your passportVisa-free passport entryPeople with eligible passports can visit without a Cyprus visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check whether your country and passport type qualify.
- Show your passport at an approved entry point.
Documents required
- Eligible passport
- Proof of money if requested
- Stay no more than 90 days in any 180 days.
- Some countries require biometric passports or other special passport details.
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 Mexico
- Plugs GAdapter needed
- MoneyEUR €
- Time+10h
- 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
Do mexican citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
Mexican citizens do not need a visa for Cyprus. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can mexican citizens stay in Cyprus?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do cypriot citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Cypriot citizens do not need a visa for Mexico. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 180 days.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Cyprus?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Brazil, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Cyprus are easier for mexican citizens?
Andorra, Gibraltar, Greece, Italy Malta, and 3 more let mexican citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Cyprus?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
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.
How strong is the Mexico passport?
It ranks #25 and reaches 132 destinations without applying ahead.
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