🇨🇾Cyprus Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Asia (politically Europe)· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Cyprus?
It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 93 enter Cyprus visa-free and 105 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
93
nationalities
Consular visa
105
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Transit visa for Cyprus
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- 5 days
- Fee:
- 90 EUR
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (gov.cy), read on .
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Coming up: announced entry rules
- Europe: ETIAS travel authorisationExpected by the EU in the last quarter of 2026
Visa-exempt travellers will need to apply online (€20) before entering any of the 30 countries concerned. Applications are not open yet: beware of websites already selling it. Official EU website
Cyprus visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Cyprus applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- EcuadorVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- United KingdomVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- United StatesVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- GermanyVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CanadaVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TurkeyVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- SwitzerlandVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- NetherlandsVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CongoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- SwedenVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- SenegalVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Côte d'IvoireVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CameroonVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- MoroccoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- AlgeriaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TunisiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TogoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- BeninVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Burkina FasoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- GuineaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
Cyprus visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Cyprus publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 90 days per 180-day period | 90 EUR | Portal | ||
| Work permit | Work | 1 year | 190 EUR | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Digital Nomad visa | Work | 1 year | 140 EUR | 5-7 weeks | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa | Study | Duration of programme | 140 EUR | 60 days | Portal | |
| Family Reunification | Family | 1 year | 270 EUR | 120 days | Portal | |
| Permanent Residence (Category F) | Investor | Permanent | 500 EUR | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Transit visa | Transit | 5 days | 90 EUR | 15 days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Nicosia
Population
1,298,000
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Greek, Turkish, English
Continent
Asia (politically Europe)
Calling code
+357
Timezone
Asia/Nicosia
Area
9,251 km²
Government
Presidential democracy
National day
1 October - Independence Day
Internet domain
.cy
About
The Republic of Cyprus is an island nation in the eastern Mediterranean and an EU member since 2004. It has been divided since 1974 between the Greek Cypriot south and Turkish Cypriot north. It features a unique full presidential system among EU states.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Low)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Stay vigilant in tourist areas
Terrorism(Low)
- Follow local and EU authorities' advice
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Check carpooling apps
Natural risks(Moderate seismic risks and summer fires)
- Follow weather alerts
- Prepare an emergency kit
Health(Good quality healthcare system in the south)
- European Health Insurance Card
- Standard vaccines up to date
Practical tips
- Do not photograph military installations
- Respect the Green Line
- Have travel insurance
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Nicosia · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Left
safe
5-10% in restaurants
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Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Cyprus?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Cyprus across 198 nationalities: 93 visa-free, 105 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Cyprus visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 90 EUR (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Cyprus?▾
Cyprus issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 5 days. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Cyprus?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall safety level low to medium, safe for tourists in the southern part (Republic of Cyprus).". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Cyprus?▾
The official currency is Euro (EUR €). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Cyprus?▾
The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia. The main spoken languages are: Greek, Turkish, English.
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