Cyprus

Passport & Visa Info

The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate

Restrictions: 1) Entry is refused to holders of passports issued by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Other nationals whose passports bear stamps or visas for TRNC may enter Cyprus, provided the stamps/visas are cancelled by the Immigration Authorities of Cyprus 2) Travellers who have entered Cyprus via the TRNC, will be refused entry into the government control area of Cyprus. Leaving the government control area of Cyprus via the TRNC is also forbidden

Passports

Required, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of a Travel Document issued by the Government of Cyprus to nationals of Cyprus
2) Holders of National Identity Cards (containing photograph) issued to citizens of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden & Switzerland

Passport Validity: 1) Where a visa is not required passports must be valid for 3 months beyond intended stay
2) Where a visa is required, passports should be valid for 6 months beyond intended stay

Visas

The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Cyprus
2) For tourist visits up to 90 days by:
a) Nationals of United Kingdom
b) Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Rep, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (S.A.R. passport holders only), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao (S.A.R. pasport holders only), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City & Venezuela

Air Transit

Required by all except those as noted above and:
1) Persons continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours without leaving the airport, provided holding confirmed tickets & documentation (except nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo Dem Rep, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka & Turkey)

Re-entry Permits

Required by returning alien residents to be obtained prior to departure