Dutch passport · Cyprus · checked 2026-10-11

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

The short answerNo. Dutch citizens can enter and stay in Cyprus under free-movement rules. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to mfa.gov.cy. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel. This row comes from a reputable source NUM hasn’t yet confirmed on the official page.

At a glance

Cyprus entry rules for Dutch citizens.

VerdictFree movement
DocumentPassport or national ID card
StayUnlimited (EU free movement; register if staying over 3 months)
CheckedFrom a reputable source, not yet verified on the official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a Dutch passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Cyprus entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a Dutch passport.

Cyprus is outside Schengen, so there are document checks on arrival from other EU countries. Use only the Republic's legal points of entry (Larnaca or Paphos airports; Larnaca, Limassol, Latsi or Paphos ports).

Your passport

How long it must be valid.

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.

Questions

The short answers.

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

No. Dutch citizens can enter and stay in Cyprus under free-movement rules.

How long can Dutch citizens stay in Cyprus?

Unlimited (EU free movement; register if staying over 3 months). Longer stays need a different visa.

Where do Dutch citizens apply?

On the official site, mfa.gov.cy. NUM links it and never charges for the link.

Does NUM issue Cyprus visas?

No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.

Sources

Where this comes from.