Cyprus Travel Guide

Cyprus — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
British	Yes	No	No
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes
USA	Yes	No	Yes
Other EU	1	No	No

EU citizens must have a passport valid at least until the day of departure. Non-EU nationals must have passports with three months validity on the date of return. Passports are required except for:
1. EU nationals, or nationals of Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, who hold a valid national ID card, provided there is a photograph.

Passport Notes

(a) Nationalities with stamps or visas from the 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' in their passports are only allowed to enter Cyprus after the visas/stamps are cancelled by the immigration authorities of the Republic of Cyprus.
(b) Nationals are only permitted to enter the Republic of Cyprus through Lamaca or Paphos airport, or the ports of Lamaca, Limassol, Latsis and Paphos, which are situated in the area under the effective control of the government of the Republic of Cyprus. Any entry into the territory of the Republic of Cyprus via any other port or airport, in the area of Cyprus in which the government of the republic does not exercise effective control (Turkish occupied area), is illegal.

Visas

Not required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days. For longer stays, nationals will need to apply for a residence permit by contacting the civil registration and migration department.

Nationals who hold a valid Schengen visa do not require a visa for Cyprus, provided they have a valid residence permit for an EU country, and they have already entered a Schengen state at least once.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).

Travel Warnings

Most visits to Cyprus are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Crimes against tourists are uncommon.

Cyprus has a strict policy of zero tolerance towards drugs.

Driving standards are poor: drive with care and caution. Visitors may be heavily fined if they drive without wearing a seat belt or ride a motorbike without wearing a crash helmet. Heavy fines also apply if you use a mobile telephone or are under the influence of alcohol while driving.

Beware of strong seas and only swim at approved beaches.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

Free or reduced-cost necessary treatment is available to European residents, in most cases on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Note: A European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is not valid in the north (Turkish) part of Cyprus.