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Do British citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 5 Nov 2026

In brief

No. British passport holders can visit Cyprus visa-free (90 days in any 180).

Cyprus visa-free stay for British citizens: 90 days in any 180. Official rule. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, checked .

Cyprus visa fee for British citizens: none for visa-free entry.

B) List of third countries whose nationals are exempted from holding 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 British citizens need a visa?
  4. Fee
  5. Processing time
  6. Documents
  7. What changed
  8. FAQ
  9. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa-free · 90 days in any 180
Stay90 days in any 180
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeNone for visa-free entryOnce ETIAS starts, an application will cost EUR 20 (some travellers are exempt from the fee), and an approved authorisation will be valid for three years or until the passport used expires, whichever comes first.6
Official processingNothing to apply for
Where to applyNothing to apply for to visit visa-free

Do British citizens 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 the UK among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 90 days in any 180.

“B) List of third countries whose nationals are exempted from holding 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

  • British citizens can visit Cyprus without a visa for stays of up to 90 days as bona fide visitors.

    List of countries whose nationals do NOT require a visa for a stay up to 90 days, provided they are bona fide visitors: ... UNITED KINGDOMMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus · checked

  • Your days in Cyprus are counted separately from the 90-day limit that applies across the other European countries: time spent in them does not use up your 90 days in Cyprus, and time in Cyprus does not count against them.

    Important exception: if you are visiting Cyprus, the duration of your stay there will be calculated separately. This means that if you travel to Cyprus from any other European country requiring ETIAS, the time spent there does not count towards the 90 days you are allowed to spend in Cyprus. Likewise, your stay in Cyprus does not affect the 90-day limit you have for the other European countries requiring ETIAS.European Union · checked

  • Entry is at the discretion of Cypriot border officers, who decide case by case on the purpose and length of your stay and any hotel booking or hosting by a resident of Cyprus.

    CYPRUS According to the Aliens and Immigration Regulations (Regulation (9(2)(B)) the entry of aliens for temporary stay in the Republic depends on the discretionary power of the immigration officers at the borders, which is exercised according to the general or specific instructions of the Minister of Interior or to the provisions of the abovementioned Regulations. The immigration officers at the borders decide on the entry on a case by case basis, taking into consideration the purpose and length of stay, possible hotel reservations or hospitality by persons normally residing in Cyprus.European Commission, Practical Handbook for Border Guards, Annex 25 (reference amounts fixed by national authorities), published on gov.cy by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus · checked

  • At the border you may be asked for a return or onward ticket and proof that you have enough money for your stay, and time spent in the north of Cyprus counts towards your 90 days.

    At Cyprus border control, you may also need to: show a return or onward ticket prove that you have enough money for your stay ... The Republic of Cyprus authorities will count time in the north of Cyprus towards the 90-day visa-free total.UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · checked

Fee

Visa-free entry costs nothing.

  • Once ETIAS starts, an application will cost EUR 20 (some travellers are exempt from the fee), and an approved authorisation will be valid for three years or until the passport used expires, whichever comes first.

    European Union · checked

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

Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (90 days in any 180). For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Cyprus does not use the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES), so British visitors' passports are still stamped by hand at the Cypriot border. European Union · checked
  2. British citizens will need an ETIAS travel authorisation for Cyprus once the EU system starts, but ETIAS is not yet in operation, takes no applications, and the EU will announce its start date several months in advance. European Union · checked
  3. Once ETIAS starts, an application will cost EUR 20 (some travellers are exempt from the fee), and an approved authorisation will be valid for three years or until the passport used expires, whichever comes first. European Union · checked
  4. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Cyprus visa-free for British citizens now?

Yes: visa-free (90 days in any 180). Checked on 5 Nov 2026 against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus (visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page, January 2026).

How much does a Cyprus visa cost for British citizens?

Visa-free entry costs nothing. Once ETIAS starts, an application will cost EUR 20 (some travellers are exempt from the fee), and an approved authorisation will be valid for three years or until the passport used expires, whichever comes first.

Can I get a Cyprus visa in 7 days?

There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (90 days in any 180). The official sources we read state no processing time.

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 conditionsgov.cy · checked
  3. European Union (official EES and ETIAS website, travel-europe.europa.eu): entry conditionstravel-europe.europa.eu · checked
  4. European Union (official EES and ETIAS website, travel-europe.europa.eu): changestravel-europe.europa.eu · checked
  5. European Union (official EES and ETIAS website, travel-europe.europa.eu): changestravel-europe.europa.eu · checked
  6. European Union (official EES and ETIAS website, travel-europe.europa.eu): changestravel-europe.europa.eu · checked
  7. Deputy Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Cyprus (Visit Cyprus, the official tourism portal): documentsvisitcyprus.com · checked
  8. European Commission, Practical Handbook for Border Guards, Annex 25 (reference amounts fixed by national authorities), published on gov.cy by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus: entry conditionsgov.cy · checked
  9. UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK foreign travel advice): documents and entry conditionsgov.uk · checked
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