Do Russian citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
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.
Cyprus entry rules for Russian citizens.
| Verdict | Visa needed before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Cyprus short-stay (Schengen-type) visa from a Cypriot consulate |
| 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) |
| Stay | 90 days in any 180 |
| Validity | As issued (single, double or multiple entry) |
| When to apply | Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; processing normally 15 days, up to 45 |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Russian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Cyprus entry requirements.
The details for a Russian passport.
On the EU common visa list (Reg. 2018/1806, Annex I, consolidated 30 Dec 2025), which Cyprus applies: a visa is required. Holders of a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, a Bulgarian, Croatian or Romanian national visa, or a residence permit of a Schengen state, Bulgaria, Croatia or Romania do not need a Cypriot short-stay visa for up to 90 days in any 180 (Cyprus High Commission, London). The EU-Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (European Commission), so standard Visa Code rules and fees apply. Cyprus's former online 'pro-visa' for Russians was not confirmed as available on any official page read 11 Oct 2026. Cyprus is in the EU but not yet in Schengen: Cyprus days do not count toward the Schengen 90/180 limit and vice versa. EES does not operate in Cyprus. Passport must be issued within the last 10 years and valid 3 months after departure. Enter only through the Republic's legal points of entry (Larnaca or Paphos airports; Larnaca, Limassol, Latsi or Paphos ports): arriving via the north (e.g. Ercan) counts as illegal entry. Time spent in the north counts toward the 90 days.
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.
The short answers.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
Yes. Russian citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Cyprus.
How much does it cost for Russian citizens?
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). Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Cyprus?
90 days in any 180. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Russian citizens apply?
Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; processing normally 15 days, up to 45.
Where do Russian 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.