Who Can Enter Cyprus Without a Visa?

Cyprus is an island country with a rich history and beautiful beaches, but many people need a visa to visit. However, not everyone does — let's explore who can enter the island without a visa.

Visa-Free Entry to Cyprus

• With Any Passport
• With a Biometric Passport
• With a Diplomatic Passport
• Stateless Persons
• Refugees

With Any Passport

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, holders of any type of passport from the following countries can enter without a visa.

• European Union countries (27 states)
• Schengen Agreement countries outside the EU (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican)
• Andorra
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina
• Australia
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Bermuda
• Brazil
• Brunei Darussalam
• United Kingdom
• Venezuela
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Grenada
• Georgia
• Dominica
• Israel
• Canada
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Kiribati
• Malaysia
• Marshall Islands
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Micronesia
• New Zealand
• Nicaragua
• UAE
• Palau
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• South Korea
• Samoa
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• North Macedonia
• Seychelles
• El Salvador
• Singapore
• USA
• Tonga
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Uruguay
• Chile
• South Korea
• Japan

With a Biometric Passport

Additionally, citizens of the following countries can enter without a visa using a biometric passport, but if using an older passport, they will need to apply for a visa.

• Albania
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Moldova
• Montenegro
• Serbia
• Ukraine

With a Diplomatic Passport

Holders of diplomatic or special passports from the following countries can enter Cyprus without a visa.

• Azerbaijan
• Albania
• Armenia
• Bahrain
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Vanuatu
• Vietnam
• Grenada
• Georgia
• Dominica
• Egypt
• India
• Jordan
• Iran
• Kazakhstan
• Qatar
• Kiribati
• China
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Cuba
• Kuwait
• Lebanon
• Morocco
• Marshall Islands
• Mexico
• Moldova
• Mongolia
• Oman
• United Arab Emirates
• Palau
• Pakistan
• Panama
• Peru
• South Korea
• Russian Federation
• Samoa
• North Macedonia
• Seychelles
• Serbia
• Syria
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Saint Lucia
• Tonga
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Tuvalu
• Ukraine

Stateless Persons

Holders of travel documents issued to stateless persons under the 1954 Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons do not require a visa if the documents are issued by a Schengen Zone member state and the holders reside in that member state.

Refugees

Holders of travel documents issued to recognized refugees under the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees do not need a visa to enter Cyprus if their travel documents are issued by a Schengen Zone member state or a country listed in Annex II of Council Regulation 539/2001, as amended.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cyprus Visas

Can I enter Cyprus with a Schengen visa?

Yes, if it is a double-entry or multiple-entry visa. An exception applies to citizens of Turkey and Azerbaijan, who must obtain a National Cyprus Visa regardless.

Can I enter Cyprus with a visa from Bulgaria, Croatia, or Romania?

Yes, on the same basis as with a Schengen visa.

What is the maximum stay in Cyprus without a visa?

90 days within a 180-day period. You can use the visa calculator.

If you are planning to visit Cyprus and do not have an international passport, it is important to understand which documents can be used for entry. Our specialists can help you navigate visa requirements and suggest the best solutions for your case. Contact us on Telegram @cyvnz

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