Visa for Cyprus from Tunisia: price, documents and processing time 2026
Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Tunisia 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)
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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.
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- 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.
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Pay €29 and have my application checkedOfficial fee
90 EUR
Allowed stay
90 days per 180-day period
Our guide to the Cyprus visa from Tunisia
Yes, Tunisian nationals must obtain a visa before travelling to Cyprus. The file is lodged with the Cypriot embassy or consulate responsible for Tunisia, or with the designated application centre, and the official fee observed is 90 EUR.
From Tunisia, Cyprus can be reached with a visa obtained in advance, which allows a stay of up to 90 days per 180-day period. The processing time is not given here: it depends on the Cypriot mission and the time of year, which is a good reason to start early.
Do you need a visa for Cyprus?
Yes. A Tunisian passport must carry a visa to enter Cyprus, and the application is made before departure to the competent Cypriot mission. The visa allows a stay of up to 90 days per 180-day period. This ceiling is separate from the visa’s validity and from the processing time, which are specific to each file.
How much does a visa for Cyprus cost from Tunisia?
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?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government fee90 EUR
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
Only when the post uses an external centre. The amount is set locally and we do not publish a figure we cannot verify.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
- ExtrasVariable
Courier return, SMS tracking, compliant photo, insurance, sworn translation or legalisation, depending on what the post requires.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
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
Documents and fees
The standard file includes the signed form, a valid passport with blank pages, compliant photos, travel medical insurance and proof of accommodation, funds and the purpose of the trip. Other documents may be required depending on your profile, for example an employment certificate or an invitation letter. The official fee observed is 90 EUR, excluding any service charges from an application centre.
How to apply for a visa for Cyprus from Tunisia
- 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.
How to apply
Start by checking which Cypriot mission receives applications from residents of Tunisia, and whether files go through an application centre. Then book an appointment, fill in the visa application form and submit the file in person, with the originals and their copies. Keep any receipt handed to you at submission until the decision.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cyprus from Tunisia?
A consular visa for Cyprus is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for Tunisia, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
- The competent post is the one accredited for Tunisia, 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 Tunisia?
Then the application goes to the post accredited for Tunisia, 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 Tunisia on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Tunisia 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.
Processing times and tips
The processing time, not specified here, varies with the season and the workload of the Cypriot mission; ask before setting your dates. Do not buy a plane ticket or a non-refundable package before obtaining the visa. When you receive it, check that the validity dates and the number of entries match your plans.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
A poorly completed form, insufficient bank statements or bookings unrelated to the declared itinerary often lead to refusals. Another widespread confusion is taking the visa’s validity for the authorized length of stay, which does not exceed 90 days per 180-day period. Finally, do not hand your file to an intermediary promising a guaranteed result.
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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.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa required
Entry regime
Visa required
Duration
90 days per 180-day period
Price
€90
Official websiteVerified
Work permit
Work visa
Duration
1 year
Price
€190
Processing time
60 days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
€140
Processing time
60 days
Official websiteVerified
Digital Nomad visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year
Price
€140
Processing time
5-7 weeks
Official websiteVerified
Family Reunification
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Price
€270
Processing time
120 days
Official websiteVerified
Permanent Residence (Category F)
Investor visa
Duration
Permanent
Price
€500
Processing time
60 days
Official websiteVerified
Tips to extend your stay in Cyprus
- Arrive via the Republic of Cyprus (south part) to avoid entry or exit issues.
- Check that your passport is valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure date.
- For stays over 90 days, start visa and residence permit procedures well in advance.
- Keep all supporting documents of your stay (accommodation, resources, insurance).
A Tunisian traveler wishing to stay 4 months in Cyprus should first enter visa-free for 90 days, then apply for an extension or long-stay visa with Cypriot authorities before this period ends, providing a complete file.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Cyprus from Tunisia?▾
Yes, a consular visa is required: applications are made at the embassy or consulate before departure (allowed stay: 90 days per 180-day period).
How much does a tourist visa for Cyprus cost?▾
The tourist visa costs from 90 EUR in official fees. Service fees may apply when using a provider.
What documents are required for a visa to Cyprus?▾
For the tourist visa application, you will need: 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 do you apply for a visa for Cyprus from Tunisia?▾
The application goes through the embassy, consulate or an accredited visa application centre: book an appointment, assemble the file, submit it with biometric capture, then collect your passport once the decision is made.
How long can you stay in Cyprus?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 90 days per 180-day period.
What other visa types exist for Cyprus?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Cyprus offers among others: Work permit, Digital Nomad visa, Student visa, Family Reunification, Permanent Residence (Category F).
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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