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Cyprus visa requirements for Pakistani citizens

Pakistani citizens need a visa for Cyprus, from its embassy or consulate.

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Visa needed

Apply before travel if you need a visa for a short visit.

Visa: Required
Fee: €90
Last updated: 11 November 2026

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Some countries make entry easier if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from another country.

Special rules for Pakistani citizens in Cyprus

Visa not required if holding two or multiple entry short-stay visa issued by a Schengen member state for stays that of no more than 90 days.
Visas will NOT be granted to travelers with evidence of past travel (Visa stamps) to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, or if their itineraries include illegal entries from ports and airports.

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
1. Check your visa allows 2 or more entries.
2. Check its expiry date and days left.
3. 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.
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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
1. Check your valid long-stay visa comes from an accepted country.
2. 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.
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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
1. Check which country gave you your residence permit.
2. 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.
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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
1. Show why the emergency stopped you applying earlier.
2. Give your documents at an approved entry point.
3. 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.
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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
1. Contact the Cyprus embassy or its approved visa centre.
2. Fill in and sign the form.
3. Prepare the documents on its checklist.
4. Attend your appointment, give fingerprints if needed, and pay.
5. 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.
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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
1. Prepare the short-visit visa form and documents.
2. Add proof of frequent trips and past visa use.
3. Show you have funds and plan to leave.
4. 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.
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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.

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