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Restricted entry: The Government of Cyprus refuses admission to holders of passports endorsed 'Turkish Republic of Cyprus'. Other nationalities with visas or stamps for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in their passport are only allowed to enter Cyprus after the above mentioned visas or stamps are cancelled by the Immigration Authorities of the Republic of Cyprus.

PASSPORTS: Valid passport required by all except 1. nationals of EU countries who hold a valid national identity card with the bearer's photograph. Passports must be valid for up to 6 months after day of departure for visitors not requiring visas. Those requiring visas must have passports valid for up to 6 months from date of application.

VISAS: Required by all except the following:

(a) 2. nationals of countries referred to in the chart above

(b) Nationals of Bahrain, Czech Republic, Estonia, Iceland, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovak Republic, South Africa, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates,Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)* for a stay of up to 3 months;

(c) Nationals of Hungary for a stay of up to 30 days;

(d) Transit passengers continuing their onward journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note*: Holders of former Yugoslavian passports with the renewal stamp 'Macedonia' should check with the Consular Section of the Embassy or High Commission.

Types of visa and cost: Tourist and Business: £5.85 (free of charge to nationals of Bulgaria, Egypt, Israel, Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine and Vatican City provided holding onward or return tickets and sufficient funds to cover the duration of their stay). Transit: Free of charge.

Validity: Maximum of 3 months from date of issue. Transit visas are valid for travel through Cyprus for a period of up to 5 days, provided the traveler is in possession of appropriate visas and onward tickets for the destination country.

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see address section. Transit visas are issued on arrival in Cyprus, except for nationals of Iraq and Turkey who must obtain them prior to arrival.

Application requirements: (a) Passport with at least 6 months validity. (b) 2 completed application forms. (c) 2 passport-size photos. (d) Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay. (e) Onward or return ticket. (f) Fee (payable by cash or postal order only). (g) For business trips, an introductory letter from the applicant's company giving details and nature of business to be conducted.

Working days required: In most cases personal applications will be processed on the same day or within 24 hours, but it may take up to 6 weeks if application needs to be referred to Cyprus (depending on nationality).

Temporary residence: Persons entering as visitors and intending to take up any form of employment or engage in any form of business or study in Cyprus should enquire at Embassy or High Commission (see address section).

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Passport/Visa
See also how to make an application
Entry regulations pio.gov.cy		Consular Fees: Passports etc mfa.gov.cy
	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
Full British	Yes
Australian	Yes	2	Yes
Canadian	Yes	2	Yes
USA	Yes	2	Yes
Other EU	1
Japanese	Yes	2	Yes