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Cyprus visit visa requirements
EU member; not full Schengen
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Summary
Cyprus destination guide
Verified 22 September 2026
- Visit routes
- National short-stay visa · visa exemption (nationality-specific)
This is the Cyprus hub. Pick a passport below for a pair page. Rules differ by nationality.
Cyprus is an EU member but not fully in the Schengen Area for free movement purposes. Short-stay entry uses national Cyprus visas (not Uniform Schengen Type C for the whole Schengen Area). Visa-exempt rules follow Cyprus/EU lists — verify MFA.
Official English pages for this destination were thin in the research pack. Use the hubs below and treat this page as a starting point.
Checklist
Document requirements
Passport, form, photo, insurance, funds, accommodation, itinerary — follow Cyprus mission checklist.
Official only
How to apply
You will leave VisitVisaInfo for an official government or designated VAC website.
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Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
By passport
Status recorded for common passports
- PakistanTypically embassy/VAC national visa required — verify MFA listEmbassy visa required
- IndiaTypically embassy/VAC national visa required — verify MFA listEmbassy visa required
- BangladeshTypically embassy/VAC national visa required — verify MFA listEmbassy visa required
- NigeriaTypically embassy/VAC national visa required — verify MFA listEmbassy visa required
- PhilippinesTypically embassy/VAC national visa required — verify MFA listEmbassy visa required
- EgyptTypically embassy/VAC national visa required — verify MFA listEmbassy visa required
- United Arab EmiratesOften visa-free short stay — verify Cyprus MFAVisa-free
- Saudi ArabiaOften visa-free short stay — verify Cyprus MFAVisa-free
- United KingdomOften visa-free short stay — verify Cyprus MFAVisa-free
- United StatesOften visa-free short stay — verify Cyprus MFAVisa-free
- CanadaOften visa-free short stay — verify Cyprus MFAVisa-free
- ChinaTypically embassy/VAC national visa required — verify MFA listEmbassy visa required
- TurkeyTypically embassy/VAC national visa required — verify MFA listEmbassy visa required
- IndonesiaTypically embassy/VAC national visa required — verify MFA listEmbassy visa required
- BrazilOften visa-free short stay — verify Cyprus MFAVisa-free
Quick answers
FAQ
What visit permissions does Cyprus use?
Cyprus is recorded with these visit routes: National short-stay visa; visa exemption (nationality-specific). Which one applies depends on the passport. Confirm it on the official links on this page.
Where do I apply for a Cyprus visit visa?
Apply only on an official site. This page links to Cyprus MFA — Visas, Civil Registry & Migration Dept, vfsglobal.com.
Is a Cyprus visa refusal rate published?
Not officially published for Cyprus in this research pack.