Getting to Cyprus

Entry Visa

Although travelling to Cyprus is easy the documentation required varies, depending on your nationality. A valid passport is required for a stay of up to 90 days for all visitors except citizens of European Union countries, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway who can enter Cyprus with their national identity card provided it bears a photo.EU countries, commonwealth countries and the USA do NOT need a visa. Schengen Visa holders are allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus. The Schengen Visa has made traveling between 25 member countries (22 European Union states and 3 non-EU members) much easier and less bureaucratic.Citizens of these countries are not required to have Cyprus visa for a stay of up to 90 days.

Please get informed about visa requirements at https://www.cyprusvisa.eu or https://mfa.gov.cy/visa-information.html. In case you need a visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus, we will be glad to support and guide you — just send us an email at [email protected] with your inquiry.

Cyprus Legal Entry

The Republic of Cyprus is a member of the European Union, the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the British Commonwealth, and a member of the Non-Aligned Movement. Due to the political situation on the island of Cyprus, travelers may enter the Republic of Cyprus only through the legal points of entry: Larnaka (LCA) and Pafos (PFO) International Airports, or the Larnaka and Limassol ports. Please note that entering the Republic of Cyprus through the occupied areas of northern Cyprus is officially considered illegal by the authorities of the Republic of Cyprus. For more information, please visit the website of the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs at https://mfa.gov.cy/.

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The Republic of Cyprus, being a member of various international organizations such as the European Union, the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the British Commonwealth, and the Non-Aligned Movement, allows travelers to enter the country solely through authorized points of entry: Larnaka (LCA) and Pafos (PFO) International Airports or the Larnaka and Limassol ports. It is essential to note that any attempt to enter the Republic of Cyprus via the occupied areas of northern Cyprus is officially regarded as illegal by the Republic of Cyprus authorities. For more details, kindly refer to the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs website at https://mfa.gov.cy/.

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For travelers heading to Nicosia, the most convenient airport is the Larnaka International Airport (IATA abbreviation: LCA), which is approximately 45 km away from Nicosia and takes about 40 minutes to reach. For additional information on Cyprus airports, please visit http://www.hermesairports.com. Alternatively Pafos airport is located about 2 hrs drive from Nicosia. Bus transfers from both airports to Nicosia can be found and booked at https://kapnosairportshuttle.com/book-now

The closest airport to Nicosia, and the most convenient way to come to Cyprus, is the Larnaka International Airport (IATA abbreviation: LCA, 45 km from Nicosia, approximately 40 minutes from Nicosia). The official website of the Cyprus airports is: http://www.hermesairports.com.

For more information about Cyprus as a destination, please visit the official website of the Cyprus Tourism Organization at https://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/

Please note that in Cyprus, the official currency is the Euro (EUR), and the power plugs and sockets are of type G (British type).

Cyprus time is GMT/UTC +2.

Before making travel plans, make sure to familiarize yourself with the visa requirements by visiting either https://www.cyprusvisa.eu or https://mfa.gov.cy/visa-information.html. If you need assistance with obtaining a visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with any inquiries.

For comprehensive insights about Cyprus as a destination, please explore the official website of the Cyprus Tourism Organization at https://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/.

Lastly, bear in mind that the official currency used in Cyprus is the Euro (EUR), and the power plugs and sockets are of type G (British type).

Cyprus time follows GMT/UTC +2.

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Getting to Cyprus

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