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Cyprus tourist visa

Many visitors can enter Cyprus without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Other visitors need a Cypriot visa unless another exemption applies.

Ways to get a Cyprus tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry with an ordinary passport

    No visa needed

    Ordinary-passport holders from the listed countries and territories can visit without a visa.

    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, issued by a Schengen state, Gibraltar or Monaco can enter without an additional visa. This exemption does not apply to citizens of Turkey or Azerbaijan.

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

  4. Cypriot visitor visa

    Visa needed

    Visitors who need a visa and do not qualify for an exemption need a Cypriot visa.

Who needs it

Visitors who are not covered by visa-free entry or another exemption need a Cypriot visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed visa-free countries and territories, EU single market citizens, and some holders of other visas or residence documents can enter without a Cypriot visa.

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 your planned departure.
  • Proof that you have enough money for your stay and onward or return journey.
  • Evidence of the purpose and conditions of your visit.

Good to know

  • Keep within your permitted stay.
  • Visa-free visitors must not be listed for refusal of entry in the Schengen Information System.
  • Visa-free visitors must not pose a threat to public policy, security, public health or international relations.
  • Time in Cyprus is counted separately from time in the Schengen Area.
  • Cypriot visas and residence permits do not give permission to enter the Schengen Area.
  • Cyprus decides how much money visitors need on a case-by-case basis.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Cyprus?

Visitors who are not covered by visa-free entry or another exemption need a Cypriot visa. Citizens of the listed visa-free countries and territories, EU single market citizens, and some holders of other visas or residence documents can enter without a Cypriot visa.

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

There are 5 options: Visa-free entry with an ordinary passport (no visa at all); Entry with an accepted visa or residence permit (no visa at all); Entry under European free movement rules (no visa at all); Cypriot visitor visa (a visa from an embassy); Visa-free entry with a diplomatic or official passport (no visa at all).

Who can go to Cyprus without a tourist visa?

Ordinary-passport holders from the listed countries and territories can visit without a visa. Holders of a double-entry or multiple-entry visa, or a residence permit, issued by a Schengen state, Gibraltar or Monaco can enter without an additional visa. This exemption does not apply to citizens of Turkey or Azerbaijan. Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland can enter, live and work in Cyprus without a visa. Holders of diplomatic or official passports from the listed countries qualify. Azerbaijan and Qatar qualify only with diplomatic passports. Belarus qualifies only with a biometric diplomatic passport.

How long can I stay on a Cyprus tourist visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period for the ordinary-passport visa waiver.

What documents do I need for a Cyprus tourist visa?

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

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

Keep within your permitted stay. Visa-free visitors must not be listed for refusal of entry in the Schengen Information System. Visa-free visitors must not pose a threat to public policy, security, public health or international relations.

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