Restricted
Entry
a. Holders of Former Yugoslav Republic passports bearing the stamp
'Macedonia'.
b. Holders of passports issued by the 'Turkish Republic
of Northern Cyprus'.
Passports
Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the period of intended
stay required by all except:
a. 1. nationals of European Union countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein,
Norway and Switzerland who hold a valid national identity card with
the bearer’s photograph.
b. holders of Laissez-passer issued by the United Nations (nationals
of Egypt and Israel can enter Cyprus with a Laissez-passer provided
they hold an entry permit previously obtained by the Immigration
Department in Nicosia)
c. holders of travel documents issued by the Government of the Republic
of Cyprus to Cypriot nationals.
d. holders of documents issued to stateless persons and recognised
refugees.
Visas
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90 days:
a. nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
b. nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria,
Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong
Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macau (SAR),
Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama,
Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay,
Vatican City and Venezuela.
c. 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, except
nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka
and Turkey, who require an Airport Transit visa.
Types
of visa and cost
Tourist/Business:
C£6 (free to nationals of Egypt, Russian Federation, Syrian
Arab Republic and Ukraine, provided holding onward or return tickets
and sufficient funds to cover the duration of their stay).
Multiple-entry visas are only issued to those who
require it for business purposes and cost C£20.
Transit:
C£6.
Airport Transit: C£6.
Validity: Tourist/Business: 3 months.
Transit: 5 days.
Application to: In person to the Consulate (or
Consular section at Embassy or High Commission), see the Contact
section.
Application requirements:
a. Passport valid at least 6 months after returning from Cyprus.
b. 1 completed application form.
c. 1 passport-size photo.
d. Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay.
e. Onward or return ticket and evidence of hotel reservation or
letter of invitation from a resident of Cyprus.
f. Fee (payable by cash or postal order only)
g. For postal applications, registered self addressed special delivery
envelope.
Business:
a.- g. and, h. Introductory letter from the applicant’s company,
giving details of salary. i. Official letter of invitation from
the company in Cyprus.
Working days required:
In most cases personal applications will be processed the
same day or within 24 hours after an interview, but it may take
up to a minimum of ten days if application needs to be referred
to Cyprus (depending on nationality, eg Turkey).
Temporary residence:
Nationals of any country coming to Cyprus for employment
or studies must secure an employment or student’s permit through
the Migration Officer, Nicosia prior to arrival.
Applications should be submitted by the prospective employers or
the directors of the schools or colleges. |
