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Cyprus visa requirements by passport

Holders of 93 passports can enter Cyprus without applying at an embassy: 93 visa-free. The other 105 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
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Visas and permits that Cyprus accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Cyprus with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

  • Schengen visa or Schengen/EU residence permitgives Visa free · 90d

    Passports: All passports except Azerbaijan and Turkey

    Double- or multiple-entry Schengen C visa or Schengen residence permit; up to 90 days in 180. Bulgarian, Croatian and Romanian national visas also accepted. Not for Turkish or Azerbaijani nationals.

    Source: High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the UK

Entry rules for Cyprus by passport

Visa free93 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

Embassy visa required for 105 passports

Cyprus entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Cyprus without a visa?

Holders of 93 passports can enter Cyprus visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Cyprus?

Yes, for some passports. Travelers with any passport except Azerbaijan and Turkey who hold a valid Schengen visa or Schengen/EU residence permit can enter with no visa for up to 90 days. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Cyprus entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Cyprus's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.