Cyprus visas
Students from outside the EU single market staying longer than 90 days generally need this permission.
Pupils who are not EU single market citizens but legally live there qualify when travelling with a general education school group and a teacher.
Pupils who live in a listed visa-free country or territory but have a visa-required nationality can use this school excursion route when accompanied by a teacher.
Students from outside the EU single market generally need a long-stay visa or residence permit for stays exceeding 90 days.
Some school pupils legally living in the EU single market can enter without a visa on a teacher-led group trip.
Students from outside the EU single market generally need a long-stay visa or residence permit for stays exceeding 90 days. Some school pupils legally living in the EU single market can enter without a visa on a teacher-led group trip.
There are 3 options: Long-stay study visa or residence permit (a special permit); Visa-free school group trip (no visa at all); School group entry with a national collective visa (a special permit).
Pupils who are not EU single market citizens but legally live there qualify when travelling with a general education school group and a teacher.
School pupils who need a visa and visit for study or educational training do not pay the visa application fee.
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Cyprus visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
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.
On Cyprus's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
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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