Cyprus entry requirements, by passport
What you need to get into Cyprus depends on the passport in your hand. Find yours below: the visa or e-authorisation, how long you can stay, the official fee and the government page to apply on.
26 of 33 passports verified on official pages.
What each passport needs
| Passport | To get in | Stay | Document and fee | Apply | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Canada | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Mexico | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Brazil | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Ireland | Free movement | Unlimited (EU free movement | Passport or national ID card | Official page | Likely |
| Germany | Free movement | Unlimited (EU free movement | Passport or national ID card | Official page | Likely |
| France | Free movement | Unlimited (EU free movement | Passport or national ID card | Official page | Likely |
| Italy | Free movement | Unlimited (EU free movement | Passport or national ID card | Official page | Likely |
| Spain | Free movement | Unlimited (EU free movement | Passport or national ID card | Official page | Likely |
| Netherlands | Free movement | Unlimited (EU free movement | Passport or national ID card | Official page | Likely |
| Switzerland | Free movement | Unlimited | Passport or national ID card | Official page | Likely |
| Russia | Visa needed before you fly | 90 days in any 180 | Cyprus short-stay (Schengen-type) visa from a Cypriot consulateOfficial fee: EUR 90 (standard short-stay visa fee, charged in local currency; visa-centre handling fees extra; free for spouses and children under 18 of EU citizens)Apply: Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; processing normally 15 days, up to 45 | Official page | Verified |
| Türkiye | Visa needed before you fly | 90 days in any 180 | Cyprus short-stay (Schengen-type) visa from a Cypriot consulateOfficial fee: EUR 90 (standard short-stay visa fee, charged in local currency; visa-centre handling fees extra; free for spouses and children under 18 of EU citizens)Apply: Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; processing normally 15 days, up to 45 | Official page | Verified |
| Israel | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa needed before you fly | 90 days in any 180 | Cyprus short-stay (Schengen-type) visa from a Cypriot consulateOfficial fee: EUR 90 (standard short-stay visa fee, charged in local currency; visa-centre handling fees extra; free for spouses and children under 18 of EU citizens)Apply: Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; processing normally 15 days, up to 45 | Official page | Verified |
| India | Visa needed before you fly | 90 days in any 180 | Cyprus short-stay (Schengen-type) visa from a Cypriot consulateOfficial fee: EUR 90 (standard short-stay visa fee, charged in local currency; visa-centre handling fees extra; free for spouses and children under 18 of EU citizens)Apply: Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; processing normally 15 days, up to 45 | Official page | Verified |
| China (mainland) | Visa needed before you fly | 90 days in any 180 | Cyprus short-stay (Schengen-type) visa from a Cypriot consulateOfficial fee: EUR 90 (standard short-stay visa fee, charged in local currency; visa-centre handling fees extra; free for spouses and children under 18 of EU citizens)Apply: Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; processing normally 15 days, up to 45 | Official page | Verified |
| Hong Kong SAR | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Taiwan | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Japan | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Singapore | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Thailand | Visa needed before you fly | 90 days in any 180 | Cyprus short-stay (Schengen-type) visa from a Cypriot consulateOfficial fee: EUR 90 (standard short-stay visa fee, charged in local currency; visa-centre handling fees extra; free for spouses and children under 18 of EU citizens)Apply: Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; processing normally 15 days, up to 45 | Official page | Verified |
| Vietnam | Visa needed before you fly | 90 days in any 180 | Cyprus short-stay (Schengen-type) visa from a Cypriot consulateOfficial fee: EUR 90 (standard short-stay visa fee, charged in local currency; visa-centre handling fees extra; free for spouses and children under 18 of EU citizens)Apply: Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; processing normally 15 days, up to 45 | Official page | Verified |
| Philippines | Visa needed before you fly | 90 days in any 180 | Cyprus short-stay (Schengen-type) visa from a Cypriot consulateOfficial fee: EUR 90 (standard short-stay visa fee, charged in local currency; visa-centre handling fees extra; free for spouses and children under 18 of EU citizens)Apply: Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; processing normally 15 days, up to 45 | Official page | Verified |
| Indonesia | Visa needed before you fly | 90 days in any 180 | Cyprus short-stay (Schengen-type) visa from a Cypriot consulateOfficial fee: EUR 90 (standard short-stay visa fee, charged in local currency; visa-centre handling fees extra; free for spouses and children under 18 of EU citizens)Apply: Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; processing normally 15 days, up to 45 | Official page | Verified |
| Australia | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| New Zealand | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Nigeria | Visa needed before you fly | 90 days in any 180 | Cyprus short-stay (Schengen-type) visa from a Cypriot consulateOfficial fee: EUR 90 (standard short-stay visa fee, charged in local currency; visa-centre handling fees extra; free for spouses and children under 18 of EU citizens)Apply: Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; processing normally 15 days, up to 45 | Official page | Verified |
| South Africa | Visa needed before you fly | 90 days in any 180 | Cyprus short-stay (Schengen-type) visa from a Cypriot consulateOfficial fee: EUR 90 (standard short-stay visa fee, charged in local currency; visa-centre handling fees extra; free for spouses and children under 18 of EU citizens)Apply: Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; processing normally 15 days, up to 45 | Official page | Verified |
Verified means NUM read it on a government page on 10–11 Oct 2026. Likely means a reputable source says it and one official page agreed. Not checked yet means NUM could not confirm it: use the official page. Fees are as published on that date and can change.
The rules everyone meets at the border
Passport
Third-country nationals: passport issued within the last 10 years (older passports renewed before 1 Oct 2018 may be accepted) and valid at least 3 months after your planned departure from Cyprus. Passports reported lost or stolen are refused. Safe standard: 3 months beyond the day you leave.
Arrival card
No arrival card for most visitors.
Border systems for every visitor
No pre-travel authorisation today. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does not operate in Cyprus, so visitors are still stamped in and out. ETIAS (EU travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors) is expected to cover Cyprus once it launches (EU target: last quarter of 2026); not yet in force. European Commission visa-policy page (content to 28 May 2026) still counts 29 Schengen countries, i.e. Cyprus not yet a member.
Onward ticket
Border control may ask for a return or onward ticket.
Proof of funds
Border control may ask for proof of sufficient money for your stay; no amount published by FCDO.
Travel insurance
Not required for visa-exempt visitors. Visa applicants normally need travel medical insurance (Schengen-style requirement).
Vaccinations
No specific entry vaccinations listed by FCDO; see TravelHealthPro.
Cash to declare at customs
EU rule: declare cash of EUR 10,000 or more when entering or leaving the EU (not re-checked on a Cypriot page this session).
Medicines, vapes and banned items
Meat, milk and products containing them cannot be brought in from outside the EU (exceptions: powdered baby milk, baby food, special medical/pet foods). Goods bought in the north and carried across the Green Line (including from Pyla) are limited, e.g. 40 cigarettes per person; excess is confiscated and fined.
Work, study, working holiday and nomad visas
Every official route NUM found for Cyprus. You apply directly with the government.
Work permits
Non-EU workers hired by a Cypriot employer; faster track for companies registered with the Business Facilitation Unit (highly paid staff)
Stay: Usually up to 2 years, renewable
Employer-led application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department (details not re-verified this session)
Study
Non-EU students admitted to an accredited Cypriot institution
Stay: Duration of studies
Admission letter, fees, funds, insurance; usually filed through the institution (not re-verified this session)
Digital nomad
Non-EU remote workers employed by or contracting for employers outside Cyprus
Stay: 1 year, renewable (2 more years)
Stable net income of at least about EUR 3,500 a month, health insurance, clean record; national cap applies (figures not re-verified this session)
Long stay
Non-EU people living on their own means without working
Stay: 1 year, renewable
Sufficient income and health insurance (not re-verified this session)
Family
Spouses and children of legally resident non-EU nationals; EU-citizen family members use EU residence cards
Stay: Linked to the sponsor's permit
Sponsor's residence and income (not re-verified this session)
Investor
Non-EU investors (golden visa for citizenship was abolished in 2020; residence route remains)
Stay: Permanent residence
Investment of at least EUR 300,000 (e.g. new residential property) plus secured annual income (not re-verified this session)
Business
Visa nationals on business trips; visa-exempt visitors may attend meetings
Stay: Up to 90 days in 180
Invitation from the Cypriot company
Tourist
Visa-required nationals without a valid Schengen visa or residence permit
Stay: Up to 90 days in 180
Passport valid 3 months beyond departure, funds, accommodation, return ticket, travel medical insurance
What changed, and what is coming
- TBC · Proposed Cyprus aims to join Schengen; no accession date was confirmed in sources read this session (FCDO on 30 Sep 2026 still says Cyprus is not in Schengen). Source
- 2026 Q4 (EU target) · Announced ETIAS travel authorisation expected for visa-exempt visitors to Cyprus as one of the 30 ETIAS countries. Not yet launched.
Your checklist, with the dates it is due
NUM builds it for your passport and your travel dates: the authorisation and when to apply, the arrival card and the day it opens, what to carry at the border, your own country's exit rules, and a calendar file for every deadline.
Every document here is issued by a government, and the official link is the only place to get it. Most arrival cards and many authorisations are free. NUM is not a visa service and cannot apply for anything. Rules change without notice: the official page always has the final word.