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Cyprus is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean and the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean, located south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel, north of Egypt, and southeast of Greece.

People want to visit Cyprus must obtain a visa unless they are come from the exempt countries.

VISA EXEMPT COUNTRIES

Citizens of the following countries are not required to have Cyprus visa for a stay of up to 90 days:

Andorra

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Brazil

Brunei Darussalam

Bulgaria

Canada

Czech Republic

Chile

Cyprus

Croatia

Denmark

El Salvador

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Guatemala

Holy See (State of the Vatican)

Honduras

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Japan

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxemburg

Malaysia

Malta

Mexico

Monaco

Netherlands

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Norway

Panama

Paraguay

Poland

Portugal

Romania

San Marino

Singapore

Slovakia

Slovenia

South Korea

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

United States

Uruguay

Venezuela

Taiwan

TYPES OF CYPRUS VISA

Airport Transit Visa (Category A)

An Airport Transit Visa (ATV)entitles aliens who are required to possess such a visa to pass through the international transit area of Cypriot airports without actually entering the territory of the Republic of Cyprus, during a stop-over or transfer between two stages of an international flight. The ATV is an exception to the general right to transit without a visa through Cyprus.

Short-stay Visa (Category C)

This visa entitles aliens to enter the territory of the Republic of Cyprus, for reasons other than immigration, for a max period of 90 days within 6 months.

Multiple entry Visa (Category C)

Multiple entry Visas (up to 5 years) are granted to third country nationals who provide proof of frequent visits to Cyprus and other EU countries. Similarly to the Short stay Visa, the duration of stay should not exceed the three months in any half year, starting from the date of first entry.

Visa issued at the border (Category C)

 Short-stay and ATVs can be exceptionally granted (only in emergency cases and following the approval of the Director of the Civil Registry and Migration Department) upon arrival at the legal ports of entry in the Republic.

Visa Extension (Category C)

Holders of Category C visa may apply at the local Alien and Immigration Unit for an extension of their visa for a period up to 90 days from the date of entry, within 6 months. In case the granted visa bears the indication “Final”, the prior approval of the Schengen and Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is compulsory.

Long-Stay Visa (Category D)

 This visa entitles the alien to stay in the Republic of Cyprus for a period up to one year

CYPRUS VISA REQUIREMENTS

To apply for a Cyprus visa application you must prepare the following documents:

  • Current passport
  • Visa application form, duly completed and signed.
  • Two passport size (2X2) photographs
  • Letter from the applicant stating the reasons for visiting Cyprus.
  • Provisional booking or itinerary with travel arrangements supporting applicant’s single or double entry visa request (indicating a round-trip ticket with fixed dates). Please note that tickets SHOULD NOT be purchased before a Visa is issued.
  • If staying in a hotel, a confirmation of the reservation from the hotel manager is necessary.
  • If visiting friends, a letter of invitation from the friends with their address, phone number and occupation in Cyprus along with the following:

–     Certified Assumption of Responsibility form.

–     Photocopy of sponsor’s passport, Cyprus ID card or residence 

      permit.

–     A copy of sponsor’s tenancy agreement or excerpt from the land registry.

–     If host is supporting applicant’s trip financially, proof of income of host for the past three months or a bank certificate is necessary.       

  • If traveling for business/conference, an official letter of invitation from a Cyprus company/university must be presented.

 Depending on your profession you must submit one of the following:

  –     If employed, a recent (less than one month old) official letter from employer addressed to the Cyprus Consulate with proof of wages/salary.

–     If self-employed a letter from the solicitor, the accountant or the bank manager of the applicant.

–     If a student, an original letter from the school or University addressed to the Cyprus Consulate confirming status/attendance and duration of the course studies.

  • Copies of applicant’s bank statements from the past three months.
  • medical insurance
  • Fee for the application

HOW TO APPLY FOR CYPRUS VISA

The application for a visa must be submitted to the Consular Office of the Embassy at least three weeks prior to the applicant’s proposed date of travel. Before applying for a Cyprus visa, you should consider the following steps:

Step 1: Determine your visa.

Choose the visa type that applies to your situation.

Step 2: Gather documents

Make a check list of the documents that you need to submit along with your application form. Gather all the documents and keep them ready for submission.

Step 3: Submit visa application

Submit all documents and visa application form to the nearest Cyprus embassy or consulate in your country.

Step 4: Collect your visa

After your visa is issued you will be notified about it. Collect your visa on time.

COST OF A CYPRUS VISA

Type of Visa

Visa Fee

Airport transit visa (Category A)

€10,25

Short-stay visa (1 – 90 days) (Category C)

€10,25

Multiple entry visa, valid for 1 – 5 years (Category C)

€34,17

Visa with limited territorial validity (Categories C)

€10,25

Visa issued at the border (Category C)

€10,25

Group visa (Categories A,C)

€34,17 + €1,71 for each group member

National long-stay visa (Category D)

€34,17

National long-stay visa valid concurrently as a short stay visa (Categories D, C)

€34,17

The cost may subject to change. It is recommended to contact the nearest embassy or consulate to confirm information.

CYPRUS VISA PROCESSING TIME

In most cases personal applications will be processed on the same day or within 24 hours, but it may take up to 2 weeks if application needs to be referred to Cyprus (depending on nationality).

CYPRUS VISA APPLICATION FORM

All applicants must download the visa application form, fill in the required details and submit it with mandatory documents to start the process for a Cyprus visa.

You can download Cyprus visa application form from internet or get directly from the embassy or consulate. It is recommended to contact nearest Cyprus embassy or consulate before starting prepare all required documents for application process.