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Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Cyprus?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 5 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Cyprus, arranged before travel.

Cyprus visa fee for Indians: At the High Commission in New Delhi a Cyprus short-stay visa costs EUR 90 (children aged 6 to 12 EUR 45, under 6 free), paid in euros in cash and not refunded if the visa is refused. EUR 90 ≈ INR 9,440, EUR 45 ≈ INR 4,720 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi, checked .

Cyprus visa processing time for Indians: Apply no earlier than six months and no later than 15 days before the trip; a decision takes at most 15 days, extendable to 45 days. Source: High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi, checked .

Exception: with a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a national visa or residence permit of a Schengen state; stay: 90 days in any 180.

A) List of third countries whose nationals must be in possession of a visa when crossing the external bordersMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus (visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page, January 2026)

Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus (visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page, January 2026)Report a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Indians need a visa?
  4. Visa types
  5. Apply from India
  6. Apply from the UAE
  7. Fee
  8. Processing time
  9. Documents
  10. If you live in the UAE
  11. What changed
  12. FAQ
  13. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa requiredException: with a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a national visa or residence permit of a Schengen state; stay: 90 days in any 180
StayA Cyprus short-stay (type C) visa allows a stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.2
Validity and entriesA Cyprus visa is valid only for Cyprus; it will open the rest of the Schengen area only after Cyprus fully joins Schengen.2
Official feeAt the High Commission in New Delhi a Cyprus short-stay visa costs EUR 90 (children aged 6 to 12 EUR 45, under 6 free), paid in euros in cash and not refunded if the visa is refused.3In the UAE, apply in person at VFS Global in Dubai (Wafi Mall) or Abu Dhabi (World Trade Centre), booking online; the VFS service fee is AED 29.5
Official processingApply no earlier than six months and no later than 15 days before the trip; a decision takes at most 15 days, extendable to 45 days.3
Where to applySince 21 July 2026 the High Commission of Cyprus in New Delhi outsources visa applications to VFS Global (six-month contract); VFS serves applicants in Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin, Puducherry, Goa, Jaipur, Kolkata, Trivandrum, Gurgaon, New Delhi, Lucknow, Bhubaneshwar and Guwahati.3

Do Indians need a visa for Cyprus?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus (visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page, January 2026) lists India among the countries whose nationals need a visa before they travel.

“A) List of third countries whose nationals must be in possession of a visa when crossing the external borders”

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus (visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page, January 2026) · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • With conditions · 90 days in any 180 with a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a national visa or residence permit of a Schengen state; stay: 90 days in any 180.

    Holders of a valid Schengen visa for two or multiple entries, as well as holders of national visas and residence permits issued by Schengen Member States are not required to hold a short-stay visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus for a period not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus · checked

  • The High Commission adds that a valid long-stay (D) visa or residence permit of an EU or Schengen country (the page excludes the UK and Ireland) also lets you enter without a Cyprus visa, if you can show the purpose of your trip, your accommodation and enough funds.

    Furthermore, third-country nationals (non-EU) who hold a valid Category D visa or residence permit from any European Union member state (except the UK and Ireland) or a Schengen country may enter Cyprus without an additional visa, provided they meet the following conditions: [...] Can confirm the purpose of their travel and their accommodation in Cyprus. Have sufficient funds for their stay and for returning to their country of permanent residence.High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi · checked

  • Your passport must be valid at least three months after you leave Cyprus, have two blank pages and have been issued within the last 10 years.

    (a) its validity shall extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of Cyprus (b) it shall contain at least two blank pages; (c) it shall have been issued within the previous 10 years.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus · checked

Cyprus visa types for Indians

How to apply from India

  1. Since 21 July 2026 the High Commission of Cyprus in New Delhi outsources visa applications to VFS Global (six-month contract); VFS serves applicants in Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin, Puducherry, Goa, Jaipur, Kolkata, Trivandrum, Gurgaon, New Delhi, Lucknow, Bhubaneshwar and Guwahati.

    High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi · checked

  2. The High Commission's page also gives visa appointments by email (delhi.consulate@mfa.gov.cy); applications are on paper only, and there are no accredited commercial intermediaries.

    High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi · checked

How to apply from the UAE

Indian citizens who live in the UAE:

  • In the UAE, apply in person at VFS Global in Dubai (Wafi Mall) or Abu Dhabi (World Trade Centre), booking online; the VFS service fee is AED 29.

    Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Abu Dhabi · checked

  • The Embassy in Abu Dhabi completes processing within 18-20 working days (up to 45 working days in some cases), so book flights at least 18-20 working days after applying; bank statements must be no older than 3 months.

    Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Abu Dhabi · checked

Fee

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

Documents and entry checks

If you live in the UAE

We have not checked a separate rule for UAE residents for Cyprus.

If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.

What changed

  1. Since 21 July 2026 the High Commission of Cyprus in New Delhi outsources visa applications to VFS Global (six-month contract); VFS serves applicants in Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin, Puducherry, Goa, Jaipur, Kolkata, Trivandrum, Gurgaon, New Delhi, Lucknow, Bhubaneshwar and Guwahati. High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi · checked
  2. Cyprus does not use the EU Entry/Exit System: passports are still stamped by hand at its borders. European Union, official EES website · checked
  3. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Cyprus visa-free for Indians now?

No. Indians need a visa before they travel. The exception: with a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a national visa or residence permit of a Schengen state; stay: 90 days in any 180.

How much does a Cyprus visa cost in India?

At the High Commission in New Delhi a Cyprus short-stay visa costs EUR 90 (children aged 6 to 12 EUR 45, under 6 free), paid in euros in cash and not refunded if the visa is refused. In the UAE, apply in person at VFS Global in Dubai (Wafi Mall) or Abu Dhabi (World Trade Centre), booking online; the VFS service fee is AED 29.

Can I get a Cyprus visa in 7 days?

Apply no earlier than six months and no later than 15 days before the trip; a decision takes at most 15 days, extendable to 45 days.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus (visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page, January 2026): entry rulegov.cy · checked
  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus: entry rule, visa types and entry conditionsgov.cy · checked
  3. High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, gov.cy): fees, how to apply, entry conditions, documents and processing timegov.cy · checked
  4. European Union, official EES website (travel-europe.europa.eu): changestravel-europe.europa.eu · checked
  5. Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Abu Dhabi (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, gov.cy): applying from the UAEgov.cy · checked
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