Who Needs a Visa for Cyprus?
Entry requirements for Cyprus by nationality. Find out which passport holders can enter visa-free, get visa on arrival, or need advance visas.
Cyprus Entry Requirements Overview
Cyprus welcomes visitors from around the world with varying entry requirements based on nationality. The visa policy is designed to facilitate tourism and business while maintaining border security.
Key Points:
- • Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date
- • Most visitors need proof of onward travel
- • Sufficient funds for the duration of stay may be required
- • Some nationalities require sponsorship or invitation letter
EU Member State: EU citizens have the right to enter and stay in Cypruswithout a visa using just their national ID card or passport.
Embassy Visa Required (198 countries)
Citizens of these countries must apply for a visa at a Cyprus embassy or consulate before traveling.
Algeria
Varies
Angola
Varies
Benin
Varies
Botswana
Varies
Burkina Faso
Varies
Burundi
Varies
Cape Verde
Varies
Cameroon
Varies
Central African Republic
Varies
Chad
Varies
Comoros
Varies
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Varies
Congo (Republic)
Varies
Ivory Coast
Varies
Djibouti
Varies
Egypt
Varies
Equatorial Guinea
Varies
Eritrea
Varies
Eswatini
Varies
Ethiopia
Varies
Gabon
Varies
Gambia
Varies
Ghana
Varies
Guinea
Varies
Guinea-Bissau
Varies
Kenya
Varies
Lesotho
Varies
Liberia
Varies
Libya
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Madagascar
Varies
Malawi
Varies
Mali
Varies
Mauritania
Varies
Mauritius
Varies
Morocco
Varies
Mozambique
Varies
Namibia
Varies
Niger
Varies
Nigeria
Varies
Rwanda
Varies
Sao Tome and Principe
Varies
Senegal
Varies
Seychelles
Varies
Sierra Leone
Varies
Somalia
Varies
South Africa
Varies
South Sudan
Varies
Sudan
Varies
Tanzania
Varies
Togo
Varies
Tunisia
Varies
Uganda
Varies
Zambia
Varies
Zimbabwe
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Afghanistan
Varies
Armenia
Varies
Azerbaijan
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Bahrain
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Bangladesh
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Bhutan
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Brunei
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Cambodia
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China
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Georgia
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India
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Indonesia
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Iran
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Iraq
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Israel
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Japan
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Jordan
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Kazakhstan
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Kuwait
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Kyrgyzstan
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Laos
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Lebanon
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Malaysia
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Maldives
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Mongolia
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Myanmar
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Nepal
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North Korea
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Oman
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Pakistan
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Palestine
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Philippines
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Qatar
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Saudi Arabia
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Singapore
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South Korea
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Sri Lanka
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Syria
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Tajikistan
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Thailand
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Timor-Leste
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Turkey
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Turkmenistan
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United Arab Emirates
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Uzbekistan
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Vietnam
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Yemen
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Albania
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Andorra
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Austria
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Belarus
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Belgium
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Bulgaria
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Croatia
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Czech Republic
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Denmark
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Estonia
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Finland
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France
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Germany
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Greece
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Hungary
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Iceland
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Ireland
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Italy
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Kosovo
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Latvia
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Liechtenstein
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Lithuania
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Luxembourg
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Malta
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Moldova
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Monaco
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Montenegro
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Netherlands
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North Macedonia
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Norway
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Poland
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Portugal
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Romania
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Russia
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San Marino
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Serbia
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Slovakia
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Slovenia
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Spain
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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Ukraine
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United Kingdom
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Vatican City
Varies
Antigua and Barbuda
Varies
Bahamas
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Barbados
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Belize
Varies
Canada
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Costa Rica
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Cuba
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Dominica
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Dominican Republic
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El Salvador
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Grenada
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Guatemala
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Haiti
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Honduras
Varies
Jamaica
Varies
Mexico
Varies
Nicaragua
Varies
Panama
Varies
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Varies
Saint Lucia
Varies
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Trinidad and Tobago
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United States
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Australia
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Fiji
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Kiribati
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Marshall Islands
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Micronesia
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Nauru
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New Zealand
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Palau
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Papua New Guinea
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Samoa
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Solomon Islands
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Tonga
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Tuvalu
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Vanuatu
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Argentina
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Bolivia
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Brazil
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Chile
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Colombia
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Ecuador
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Guyana
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Paraguay
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Peru
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Suriname
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Uruguay
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Venezuela
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Hong Kong
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Macau
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Taiwan
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Tourism & Entry Statistics
Visa Policy Summary:
- • Visa-free access: 0 nationalities
- • Visa on arrival: 0 nationalities
- • eVisa available: 0 nationalities
- • Embassy visa required: 198 nationalities
- • Total countries: 198
Entry Requirements:
- • Valid passport (6 months validity)
- • Return/onward ticket
- • Proof of accommodation
- • Sufficient funds
- • Travel insurance (recommended)