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Cyprus business visa

Short visits may be covered by a visa exemption or a Cypriot visa. Detailed rules for a separate Cypriot business visa are not given here.

Ways to get a Cyprus business visa

  1. Visa-free short visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary-passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories qualify for short stays in Cyprus.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

  2. Entry with an accepted visa or residence permit

    No visa needed

    Holders of a double-entry or multiple-entry visa, or a residence permit, from a Schengen state, Gibraltar or Monaco qualify, except citizens of Turkey and Azerbaijan.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
    Valid for
    A Schengen short-stay visa must cover the whole stay.
    Entries
    An accepted visa must allow two or multiple entries.

  3. Cypriot visa for a business visit

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who are not covered by an entry exemption need a Cypriot visa.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a Cypriot visa.

Who doesn't

The ordinary-passport visa waiver and the accepted visa or residence permit exemption provide short-stay entry routes.

What to bring

  • For the ordinary-passport visa waiver: a travel document issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after departure.
  • Proof of enough money for the stay and onward or return journey.
  • Evidence explaining the purpose and conditions of the visit.

Good to know

  • Keep within the stay allowed by your entry route.
  • Business entry and permission to work should be checked separately.
  • Cyprus counts its short-stay allowance separately from the Schengen Area.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Cyprus?

Business visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a Cypriot visa. The ordinary-passport visa waiver and the accepted visa or residence permit exemption provide short-stay entry routes.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Cyprus?

There are 3 options: Visa-free short visit (no visa at all); Entry with an accepted visa or residence permit (no visa at all); Cypriot visa for a business visit (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Cyprus without a business visa?

Ordinary-passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories qualify for short stays in Cyprus. Holders of a double-entry or multiple-entry visa, or a residence permit, from a Schengen state, Gibraltar or Monaco qualify, except citizens of Turkey and Azerbaijan.

How long can I stay on a Cyprus business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period under the short-stay exemptions.

What documents do I need for a Cyprus business visa?

For the ordinary-passport visa waiver: a travel document issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after departure.; Proof of enough money for the stay and onward or return journey.; Evidence explaining the purpose and conditions of the visit..

What rules do I have to follow on a Cyprus business visa?

Keep within the stay allowed by your entry route.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Cyprus?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Cyprus visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Cyprus be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Cyprus business visa rules?

On Cyprus's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my business visa once I am in Cyprus?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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