A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Submit your application to a competent or more accessible Cyprus diplomatic mission or consulate. A mission may refer applicants to an external visa centre. Contact the office that will handle your application to confirm appointments, submission steps and any country-specific supporting-document list.
Submit through the official channel
Use Cyprus short-stay visa application. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
What this route costs, and how long a decision takes.
What it costs
Amounts are published separately. If more than one charge applies to your trip, add them; if they are versions of the same permission, only the one you apply for is charged.
- Standard Category C short-stay visa fee
- EUR 90
- Standard Category C short-stay child fee
- EUR 45
- Short-stay visa fee for children under six
- Free
The fee is paid when the application is submitted and is non-refundable if the application is admissible. Qualifying family members of EU/EEA citizens and some humanitarian or public-interest cases may have reduced or waived fees. Check the rate for your passport and application location with the responsible Cyprus mission.
Read the official fee guidancePublished government charges. Check the official service for the final total before you pay.
The decision usually takes 15 days and may take up to 45 days if the application needs more detailed checks. Submit at least 15 days before arrival and no earlier than 6 months before travel; urgent cases may be handled separately.
Your short-stay allowance in Cyprus
Check your proposed visit against the 90-in-180-day rule. Include all previous short visits within Cyprus.
Details that can change your plans
A qualifying Schengen document may avoid a separate Cyprus visa
The Ministry says holders of a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, certain Bulgarian, Croatian or Romanian national visas, or residence permits issued by Schengen states or those three countries may visit Cyprus for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without an additional short-stay visa. This exception does not apply to Turkish or Azerbaijani citizens. Check that your document is valid for the trip and for re-entry to its issuing country.
Official guidanceA Cyprus visa is valid only for the Republic of Cyprus
The Ministry says Cyprus visas and residence permits currently apply only to the Republic of Cyprus. They do not grant a right to travel freely in the rest of the Schengen area; check those countries' entry rules separately.
Official guidanceArrive through a legal Republic of Cyprus entry point
The Ministry lists Larnaca and Paphos international airports and the ports of Larnaca, Limassol, Latsi and Paphos as legal entry points. It says entry through an airport or port in an area where the Republic's government does not exercise effective control is illegal under Republic law.
Official guidanceCyprus at a glance
- Capital
- Nicosia
- Currency
- EUR
- Calling code
- +357
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Afghanistan need a visa for Cyprus?
For tourism in Cyprus, ordinary passport holders from Afghanistan need a visa before travel. The stay limit is 90 days in any 180-day period.
How long can I stay in Cyprus?
The short-visit limit is 90 days in any 180-day period. Count all your short visits to Cyprus together, including both arrival and departure days. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 3 months after planned departure. Issued within the last 10 years. At least 2 blank pages.
How much is the government fee?
Standard Category C short-stay visa fee: EUR 90 per person (ages 13+). Standard Category C short-stay child fee: EUR 45 per person (ages 6–12). Short-stay visa fee for children under six: No fee to pay. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
How long does a decision take?
The decision usually takes 15 days and may take up to 45 days if the application needs more detailed checks. Submit at least 15 days before arrival and no earlier than 6 months before travel; urgent cases may be handled separately.
What fees apply for a Cyprus visitor visa?
The fee is paid when the application is submitted and is non-refundable if the application is admissible. Qualifying family members of EU/EEA citizens and some humanitarian or public-interest cases may have reduced or waived fees. Check the rate for your passport and application location with the responsible Cyprus mission.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Cyprus short-stay visa application
Submit your application to a competent or more accessible Cyprus diplomatic mission or consulate. A mission may refer applicants to an external visa centre. Contact the office that will handle your application to confirm appointments, submission steps and any country-specific supporting-document list.
Check Cyprus’s visa requirements
Official short-stay visa guidance, exemptions and consular services.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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