Visitor & short-stay visas
Cypriot Short-Stay Visitor Visa
The entry visa for tourism, family or business visits and other short stays of up to 90 days in Cyprus.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Cyprus government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Short-stay visa (up to 90 days)
- Route type
- Short-stay entry visa
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
- Travel medical insurance
- Minimum EUR 30,000 cover, valid in Cyprus for the whole stay
- Employment
- Not permitted
Who it is for
- Third-country nationals from countries whose citizens require a visa to enter Cyprus
- Visitors coming for tourism, sightseeing, visiting family or friends, business meetings or medical treatment
- Travellers who do not already hold a recognised EU/Schengen visa or residence permit that exempts them
Requirements
- A valid passport or travel document
- Evidence of the purpose of travel and of accommodation in Cyprus
- Sufficient funds for the stay and for return to the country of residence
- Adequate and valid travel medical insurance with minimum cover of EUR 30,000, valid in Cyprus
- Not being listed among persons prohibited from entering the Republic
What you can do
- Stay in Cyprus for up to 90 days within any 180-day period
- Travel for tourism, family/business visits or medical treatment
- You cannot work or undertake gainful activity on this visa
How to apply
- Apply at the Cyprus embassy or consulate responsible for your country of nationality or habitual residence
- If there is no Cyprus mission in your country, apply at the most accessible Cyprus diplomatic mission
- Submit the visa application form, passport, photos, insurance and supporting documents
- Holders of a valid recognised EU/Schengen Category C or D visa or residence permit may enter without a separate Cyprus visa, subject to entry conditions
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.