Book and Go
Latest features
Cyprus Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | See below | No | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
Do you need a Visa?
Our preferred partner VisaCentral can make applying for one fast and easy.
Apply for one now!
EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries can enter Cyprus using a valid passport or national identity card. Airlines, ferry or other carriers may ask you to show passport or ID to verify your identity.
Non-EU nationals: You must have a valid passport (with at least three months validity beyond your intended stay). You may be asked for proof of onward travel and sufficient funds.
Cyprus (officially the Republic of Cyprus) does not recognise the self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" in the north of the island. Entry into Cyprus through ports or airports in the north, is considered illegal under Cypriot law. Travellers should enter Cyprus only through the legal points of entry: Larnaca or Paphos international airports, and the seaports of Larnaca, Limassol, Latsi, and Paphos.
EU Nationals: Citizens of EU countries do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days in Cyprus. Those planning to stay longer will need a residence permit.
Non-EU Nationals: Citizens of the following countries can visit Cyprus visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period:
Africa: Seychelles.
Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Asia: Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong (SAR passport holders), Israel, Japan, Macao (SAR passport holders), Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (passport must include an identity card number), Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates.
Europe: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia (biometric passports only; excluding those issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate), Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Oceania: Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Nationals from countries not listed above are advised to contact the nearest Cypriot embassy or consulate to verify visa requirements.
Short-stay (Schengen C) visa: €90 for those 12 years and older, €45 for children aged 6 to 11, and free for children under 6. Some categories (students, researchers, family of EU/EEA citizens) may be exempt from fees.
Visa applications must be made via the Cypriot consulates or embassies, or through the Department of Migration.
Cyprus is not yet a member of the Schengen area, but holders of valid dual or multiple-entry Schengen visas can enter, stay and transit in or through Cyprus for tourism purpose, without the need for an additional visa. This does not apply to citizens of Turkey.
Visitors looking to stay longer than 90 days should check with the embassy directly.
Visa processing times vary depending on origin, embassy workload, and completeness of documents. Apply well in advance.
The short-stay visa generally cannot be extended. For longer stays, applicants must seek residence or long-stay status through Cyprus immigration authorities.
Pets from EU countries must have a pet passport, microchip, and valid rabies vaccination. Pets from non-EU countries must meet additional health certificate and import requirements under Cypriot and EU rules.
There are a number of breeds that are not allowed into the Republic of Cyprus, regardless of their birthplace or country of origin. Pitbull Terriers, Tosa Inus, Argentinian Mastiffs and Brazilian Mastiffs are all banned. For a full list, contact the Cypriot consulate or embassy.
Embassies and tourist offices
High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the UK
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the USA
British High Commission in Cyprus
Do you need a Visa?
Our preferred partner VisaCentral can make applying for one fast and easy.
With more than 50 years experience CIBT and its subsidiary VisaCentral have become the largest and most well-established travel visa and passport company in the world.
CIBT and its subsidiary VisaCentral has the tools, experience, and global network necessary to effectively reduce the time associated with obtaining travel documents and legalisations.
VisaCentral offer:
- Unmatched Speed.
- Full Line of Services.
- Proprietary Database.
- Travel Visa and Passport Specialists.
- Secure Process.
- Real-time Order Tracking.
Do you have any Feedback about this page?
© 2025 Columbus Travel Media Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission, click here for information on Columbus Content Solutions.
You know where