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Who needs a visa for Cyprus?

Entry rules for Cyprus by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus (visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page, January 2026), checked .

In brief

Citizens of 93 countries and territories can visit Cyprus without a visa, most for up to 90 days. Everyone else, 105 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
93
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
105

About 6.3 bn people (77% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Cyprus: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of CyprusReport a change

Most commonIndiaUnited StatesHong KongPakistanVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Cyprus entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Free movementNot stated30Germany, France, Italy, SpainMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus
Visa-free90 days in any 18051United States, Brazil, Mexico, JapanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus
Visa-free, passport type90 days in any 1804Hong Kong, Kosovo, Macao, TaiwanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus
Visa-freeUp to 90 days8Ukraine, Serbia, Georgia, Bosnia and HerzegovinaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus
Visa requiredNot stated105India, China, Indonesia, PakistanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus
With another visa or permit90 days in any 180103India, China, Indonesia, PakistanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus

Free movement: Germany, France, Italy and 27 more

30 nationalities

A valid passport or national ID card with photo is enough.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, checked Citizens of all EU Member States, as well as of Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, can enter Cyprus with their identity card, as long as it bears their photo.

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180: the US, Brazil, Mexico and 48 more

51 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days in any 180.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus (visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page, January 2026), checked B) List of third countries whose nationals are exempted from holding a visa when crossing the external borders

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180 with specific passports: Hong Kong, Kosovo, Macao and 1 more

4 nationalities

Kosovo: biometric passport issued in line with ICAO standards only.

Hong Kong: Hong Kong SAR passport only.

Macao: Macao SAR passport only.

Taiwan: Taiwan passport that includes an identity card number only.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus (visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page, January 2026), checked The exemption from the visa requirement shall only apply to holders of biometric passports issued by Kosovo in line with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus (visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page, January 2026), checked The visa exemption applies only to holders of a "Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" passport.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus (visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page, January 2026), checked The visa exemption applies only to holders of a "Região Administrativa Especial de Macau" passport.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus (visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page, January 2026), checked The exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of passports issued by Taiwan which include an identity card number.

Visa-free for up to 90 days: Ukraine, Serbia, Georgia and 5 more

8 nationalities

Biometric passport only.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, checked List of countries whose nationals do NOT require a visa for a stay up to 90 days, provided they are bona fide visitors: [...] *Only for holders of biometric passports

Visa required: India, China, Indonesia and 102 more

105 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

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

With another visa or a residence permit, 90 days in any 180: India, China, Indonesia and 100 more

103 nationalities

With a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a national visa or residence permit of a Schengen state; does not apply to Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, checked 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.

Where to apply

A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Cyprus, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: ETIAS: the official website, the fee and who will need it.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Cyprus?

It depends on your passport: 93 nationalities are visa-free and 105 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Cyprus (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus (visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page, January 2026), checked 5 Nov 2026). Or with a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a national visa or residence permit of a Schengen state; does not apply to Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens. Stay: 90 days in any 180.

Do US citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Cyprus visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus (visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page, January 2026), checked 5 Nov 2026).

Sources and changes

  1. gov.cy: Visas (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)gov.cy · checked 5 Nov 2026
  2. Visa lists attached to the gov.cy Visas page (PDF)gov.cy · checked 5 Nov 2026
  3. MFA: countries whose nationals do not require a visagov.cy · checked 5 Nov 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus. No change since.

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