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Cyprus family visa

Qualifying family members of EU single market citizens can enter Cyprus without a visa for up to 90 days.

Ways to get a Cyprus family visa

  1. Visa-free entry with a family residence card

    No visa needed

    Family members of any nationality who hold a qualifying family residence card and accompany or join their EU single market family member can qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.

Who needs it

Family members who do not meet this exemption need another entry route.

Who doesn't

Family members of any nationality qualify when they hold the required residence card and travel document and accompany or join their EU single market family member.

What to bring

  • A valid travel document.
  • A residence card showing that you are a family member of an EU single market citizen.

Good to know

  • Meet the family relationship and travel conditions for the exemption.
  • This short-stay exemption does not explain how to obtain long-term family residence in Cyprus.
  • A limited border visa route is described separately under visa on arrival.

Questions

Do I need a family visa for Cyprus?

Family members who do not meet this exemption need another entry route. Family members of any nationality qualify when they hold the required residence card and travel document and accompany or join their EU single market family member.

Who can go to Cyprus without a family visa?

Family members of any nationality who hold a qualifying family residence card and accompany or join their EU single market family member can qualify.

How long can I stay on a Cyprus family visa?

Up to 90 days.

What documents do I need for a Cyprus family visa?

A valid travel document.; A residence card showing that you are a family member of an EU single market citizen..

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

Meet the family relationship and travel conditions for the exemption.

Does my passport change whether I need a family 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 family 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 family 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 family 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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