Visa for Cyprus from Sri Lanka: price, documents and processing time 2026
Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Sri Lanka apply at the embassy or consulate before departure, for stays up to 90 days per 180-day period.
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Do you hold a valid Schengen visa? Visa-free entry up to 90 days in any 180. Valid double or multiple-entry Schengen C visa, or a Schengen residence permit. No prior entry into Schengen required. Areas controlled by the Republic of Cyprus only. Official source (mfa.gov.cy)
Indicative information: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Have your application checked before you submit it
A person reads your documents and tells you in writing what is missing or inconsistent: insurance, accommodation, dates, funds, where to apply.
- You pay €29 by card, secure payment by Stripe.
- You email your documents to [email protected] from the address you paid with.
- You get our written reply within 48 hours, or your money back.
The €29 does not include the appointment, the submission or the visa fees. IziVisas is not a consulate: only the consulate decides.
Pay €29 and have my application checkedOfficial fee
90 EUR
Allowed stay
90 days per 180-day period
How much does a visa for Cyprus cost from Sri Lanka?
90 EUR
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Cyprus really cost?
- Government fee90 EUR
- Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
- ExtrasVariable
What documents are required for a visa for Cyprus?
Documents required for a visa for Cyprus:
- Passport valid 3 months beyond departure
- Completed application form
- One passport-size photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Employment certificate or proof of activity
How to apply for a visa for Cyprus from Sri Lanka
- 1Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
- 2Assemble the complete file before the appointment.
- 3Submit the file and provide your biometric data.
- 4Track the processing and wait for the decision.
- 5Collect your passport with the visa sticker.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cyprus from Sri Lanka?
A consular visa for Cyprus is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for Sri Lanka, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
- The competent post is the one accredited for Sri Lanka, which is not always the nearest one geographically.
- An application centre collects the file and the biometrics. It does not decide, it cannot speed up a case, and it is not an agency.
- Appointments are booked with the post or the centre directly. A slot is never sold, and no one can guarantee one.
What if Cyprus has no embassy in Sri Lanka?
Then the application goes to the post accredited for Sri Lanka, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.
You live in Sri Lanka on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Sri Lanka but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Cyprus take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the visa is granted.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
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Other visa types for Cyprus
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- Work permit
- Digital Nomad visa
- Student visa
- Family Reunification
- Permanent Residence (Category F)
- Transit visa
Official sources
Medical costs and repatriation during your stay. If the consulate asks for insurance, check the required amount before buying.
- Medical costs covered up to $250,000
- 180+ countries, United States as an option
- Can be bought once you have left
- Pre-existing conditions not covered
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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
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