VISAS

Please read the instructions carefully to avoid unnecessary delays.

- US passport holders do not require a visa to enter Cyprus for a stay of up to 90 days.

Third country nationals residing in the US that need a visa to enter Cyprus, MUST book an appointment (by email or telephone) to submit their application in person at the Embassy in Washington (or the General Consulate in New York if they reside in NY, NJ, PA, VT, NH, ME, MA, RI, CT), in order to submit biometric data. The in-person applications must take place at least 15 days before the day of travel to Cyprus. Applications take place from 09:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. Applicants will not be accepted without an appointment. Please have the application form filled prior to arriving.

When arriving for the appointment at the consulate, the applicant must hand over the passport. The passport will remain at the consulate until the application is examined and a decision is taken. After being informed on the decision the applicant can either receive the passport by mail (after sending prepaid label by email) or return to the consulate to pick up the passport.

For appointments and clarifications contact:

For Washington DC:
Tel.: +1 202 462 0632
E-mail: washingtonconsulate@mfa.gov.cy

For New York:
Tel.: +1 212 6866016, +1 212 6866017
E-mail: nyconsulate@mfa.gov.cy

When arriving at the appointment, you must have all the necessary documents described below. Getting the confirmation for the appointment does not mean your visa will necessarily be approved.

For a full list of nationals required to be in possession of a visa to enter Cyprus, click here. Holders of a valid, double or multiple entry Schengen visa can travel to Cyprus without requiring the national visa.

-Full detailed information on the requirements and the various categories can be found here.

The Embassy can only issue visas to individuals intending to visit Cyprus for vacation or business purposes. The validity of the stay cannot exceed 90 days within any 180 days.

Application form: Click here to download

Until the full integration of the Republic of Cyprus to the enhanced Schengen cooperation area, visa applicants are not required to fill in fields 25, 26, and 29. The visa is valid only for the territory of the Republic of Cyprus and does not grant the right to free movement within the rest of the Schengen area.

The following must be submitted for a visa application when arriving at the consulate:

• A duly completed and signed visa application form. If the application is for a minor (under the age of 18), this must be signed by both parents, notarized and bear the seal of “APOSTILLE”.
• Passport with at least two blank pages, the validity date of which must exceed the visa’s validity for at least three months, and which may not be older than 10 years at the expiry of the visa.
• Two passport size (2x2) photographs.
• Copy of the applicant’s US permanent residency card or US visa. The original must be presented. Must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from Cyprus.
• A letter from the applicant stating the reasons for visiting Cyprus.
• A provisional booking or itinerary demonstrating the travel arrangements supporting the applicant’s visa request (round-trip ticket with fixed dates).
• If staying in a hotel, a confirmation of the reservation.
• If visiting family/friends, a letter of invitation from the hosts stating their full address, telephone number and occupation and including:
  • - A certified Assumption of Responsibility form (It must bear a seal and a paper stamp by a certifying officer).
  • - A copy of the sponsor/host’s passport, ID or residence permit.
  • - A copy of the sponsor/host’s tenancy agreement or proof of ownership from the Land Registry.
  • - Where the host is supporting the applicant’s visit financially, proof of income for the last 3 months or a bank certificate.
• If travelling for business, an official letter of invitation from the Cyprus company/university/other. Depending on the applicant’s employment situation:
  • - If employed, a recent official letter from the employer with proof of salary.
  • - If self-employed, a letter from the solicitor/accountant/bank manager.
  • - If a student, a letter from the school/University confirming status, attendance, and duration of studies
• Copies of the applicant’s bank statements of the last 3 months.
• An all-risk medical insurance policy (coverage of at least €30.000), encompassing the entire duration of stay in Cyprus. Where the applicant’s current health insurance policy covers medical emergencies abroad, sufficient proof in writing is required – copies of insurance cards alone are not accepted.

Important Information

The possession of a valid visa does not grant the holder an unreserved right of entry to the Republic of Cyprus. The applicant may additionally be required to present certain evidence upon arrival.

Submitting the aforementioned documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. The Embassy (or Consulate) of Cyprus, where the visa application is lodged, reserves the right to request additional documents. These may include, among others, the following:

• Bank guarantee, valid for ten years, (for detailed information click here) issued in the name of the Director of the Civil Registry and Migration Department. The original Bank Guarantee has to be submitted to the aforementioned Department, while a copy of it, sealed by the Civil Registry and Migration Department, should be included in the visa application.
• Applications concerning minors must be submitted together with a letter signed by both parents or legal guardians, authorizing the minor to apply for a visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus. Proof of the relationship between the minor and the authorizing person(s) is also required (documents accepted: copy of ID or passport of each parent, accompanied by a copy of the minor's birth certificate stating the parents' names; death certificate, where applicable, and in the case of sole custody, a copy of a judicial document attesting the custody arrangements).

The fee for a single entry visa, as well as for a multiple entry visa, is the equivalent of €90 in US$ (based on the exchange rate at the time of application). For minors between the ages of 6 and 12 years old the fee is the equivalent of €45 in US$ (based on the exchange rate at the time of application) and for minors under the age of 6 there is no fee

Please contact the Consular Section of the Embassy at 202 462 0632 or the General Consulate in New York at +1 212 6866016, +1 212 6866017 for the correct amount. We currently only accept money orders. The payable line must remain blank. Do not specify to whom it will be paid.

Please note that a request for a multiple entry visa must be sufficiently justified and include supporting documentation in order for the Consulate to consider its issuance and validity.

Visas for immediate family members of Cypriot citizens are issued gratis (free of charge). Visa applicants should ensure that they submit their full contact details where the Embassy can reach out during the application process. Omitting this information may result in delays.