Visa Information

Overview

Every applicant, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Cyprus visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a visa is required to travel to Cyprus, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Applicants, who intend to travel purely for tourist purposes, i.e. visiting for leisure, recreation or sightseeing, and provide for their own accommodation (hotel, hostel, B&B, camping, …) need to apply as Tourist.

Eligibility

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Cyprus visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document
2. holding a valid UK residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here), then applicant can also apply for a Cyprus visa
3. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit

Visa Fees

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Manchester and Edinburgh) or Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every visa application.

Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR VISA APPLICATION
   1. Visa application form (original) (see here)

   2. Passport (original and photocopy)

      Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to Cyprus and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving Cyprus.

      Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport.

   3. UK Residence permit

      UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is also accepted.

      Photograph (original) (see here)

   4. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR VISA APPLICATION
      1. Proof of current occupation
         1. Employer letter (original – scanned copy): recent (less than 1 month old), signed , headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s employment) and last month’s Payslip.
         2. Student letter (original – scanned copy): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, UK school/college/university letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s enrolment)
         3. Self-Employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
            1. applicant’s accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
            2. solicitor: when applicant’s company has been registered by a solicitor
            3. bank manager: when applicant’s company has a business bank account
            4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if applicant’s name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant – company should be provided
            5. HMRC letter
         4. Unemployed/retired
            1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
            2. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): applicant’s may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
               1. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English, Greek or Turkish, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK
               2. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
               3. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)
               4. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
               5. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
      2. Proof of funds
         1. Latest 3 months UK bank statements showing applicant’s name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 50.00/day of stay in Cyprus + outstanding accommodation and travel fees (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted)
         2. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained under a.
      3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
         1. Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning applicant’s name and travel dates to & from Cyprus. Flights are only accepted when they are fully booked and confirmed, arriving and departing from either Larnaka or Paphos airports. Flights booked through Ercan airport are not accepted. To view further information on non-recognized ports/airports click here.
         2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too.

      4. Proof of accommodation

         Confirmed pre-paid accommodation must be provided with the application and the accommodation must be in a government-controlled area. Accommodation in the northern occupied by Turkish military forces part of the island will not be accepted unless recognized by the Republic of Cyprus. Accommodation must mention applicant’s name, travel dates and accommodation address details.

         If the applicant’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is the confirmed booking, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page.

         When accommodation is confirmed for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket.

      5. Travel Insuarance

         The travel insurance – clearly showing the customer’s name and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Cyprus; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation must be € 30.000.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-stapled-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Time

Every applicant can submit his/her Cyprus National visa application up to 90 days or less from the intended departure from Cyprus back to the country of origin.

The minimum processing time of a visa application is 5 to 10 working days, so applicants are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during busy season around Easter, Summer holidays (July and August) and Christmas, the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore VFS recommends all applicants:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Applicants submitting their visa application in our satellite centre in Manchester, Cardiff and Edinburgh need to calculate 2 extra days to their minimum processing time as their visa application will first be dispatched to the VFS London office, from where it is forwarded to the Mission in London the following day.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite applicants for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

Download Forms

For Cyprus every applicant needs to provide a signed printout from a Cyprus National visa application form (VAF).

Therefore each applicant first needs to print and duly complete the Cyprus National visa application form as follows:

1. Click Cyprus National Visa Application form (PDF format)
2. Select File in Menu bar
3. Select Print and confirm Printing
4. Duly complete the Cyprus National visa application form (as per the passport’s details)

Once the printed Cyprus National visa application form has been completed, then applicant needs to finish the remaining steps:

1. Sign the completed visa application form in the designated places (right under the disclaimer at the end of the VAF)
2. Bring the signed visa application form with the supporting documents on his/her appointment day (see Schedule an Appointment).

Overview

Every applicant, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Cyprus visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a visa is required to travel to Cyprus, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Applicants, who intend to travel to visit and stay with family/friends legally residing in Cyprus, need to apply as Visitor Family/Friends.

Eligibility

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Cyprus visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document
2. holding a valid UK residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here), then applicant can also apply for a visa applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit

Visa Fees

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Manchester and Edinburgh) or Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every visa application.

Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR VISA APPLICATION
   1. Visa application form (original) (see here)

   2. Passport (original and photocopy)

      Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to Cyprus and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving Cyprus.

      Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport.

   3. UK Residence permit

      UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is also accepted.

   4. Photograph (original) (see here)
   5. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR VISA APPLICATION
      1. Proof of current occupation
         1. Employer letter (original – scanned copy): recent (less than 1 month old), signed , headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s employment) and last month’s Payslip.
         2. Student letter (original – scanned copy): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, UK school/college/university letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s enrolment)
         3. Self-Employment letter (original – scanned copy): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
            1. applicant’s accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
            2. solicitor: when applicant’s company has been registered by a solicitor
            3. bank manager: when applicant’s company has a business bank account
            4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if applicant’s name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant – company should be provided
            5. HMRC letter
         4. Unemployed/retired
            1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
            2. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): applicant’s may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
               1. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English, Greek or Turkish, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK
               2. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
               3. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)
               4. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
               5. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
      2. Proof of funds
         1. Latest 3 months UK bank statements showing applicant’s name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 50.00/day of stay in Cyprus + outstanding accommodation and travel fees (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted)
         2. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained under a.
      3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
         1. Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning applicant’s name and travel dates to & from Cyprus. Flights are only accepted when they are fully booked and confirmed, arriving and departing from either Larnaka or Paphos airports. Flights booked through Ercan airport are not accepted. To view further information on non-recognized ports/airports click here.
         2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too.

      4. Proof of accommodation

         Accommodation provided by family/friends in Cyprus: applicant’s host’s recent (not older than 6 months) Assumption of Responsibility of Hosting (clik here) - certified by a legal representative in Cyprus - with a copy of host’s passport’s bio page + host’s permit of stay in Cyprus, if host is non EU citizen.

         In case host in Cyprus is financially liable for applicant, then the host must also provide a Bank Guarantee letter (valid for at least 12 months and issued by bank in the non-occupied territories of the Republic of Cyprus) confirming host’s deposit of:

         • 850 Euro for visitors from Africa, Sri Lanka, The Philippines, China and other Asian countries
         • 550 Euro for visitors from CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) and other Eastern European countries
         • 350 Euro for visitors from Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries

         In addition to the Bank Guarantee letter applicant needs to provide photocopy host’s passport/ID card and residence permit, if applicable, which are stamped/signed by the Aliens and Immigration Office in Nicosia.

      5. Travel Insuarance

         The travel insurance – clearly showing the customer’s name and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Cyprus; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation must be € 30.000.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-stapled-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Time

Every applicant can submit his/her Cyprus National visa application up to 90 days or less from the intended departure from Cyprus back to the country of origin.

The minimum processing time of a visa application is 5 to 10 working days, so applicants are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during busy season around Easter, Summer holidays (July and August) and Christmas, the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore VFS recommends all applicants:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Applicants submitting their visa application in our satellite centre in Manchester, Cardiff and Edinburgh need to calculate 2 extra days to their minimum processing time as their visa application will first be dispatched to the VFS London office, from where it is forwarded to the Mission in London the following day.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite applicants for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

Download Forms

For Cyprus every applicant needs to provide a signed printout from a Cyprus National visa application form (VAF).

Therefore each applicant first needs to print and duly complete the Cyprus National visa application form as follows:

1. Click Cyprus National Visa Application form (PDF format)
2. Select File in Menu bar
3. Select Print and confirm Printing
4. Duly complete the Cyprus National visa application form (as per the passport’s details)

Once the printed Cyprus National visa application form has been completed, then applicant needs to finish the remaining steps:

1. Sign the completed visa application form in the designated places (right under the disclaimer at the end of the VAF)
2. Bring the signed visa application form with the supporting documents on his/her appointment day (see Schedule an Appointment).

Overview

Every applicant, including children/infants, has to submit his/her visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to Cyprus, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Applicants, who intend to travel for business purposes, i.e. visiting a business/company to have meetings, to make business deals, to recruit, to train or other work related activities can apply as Business.

Every Business visa application has to be confirmed by an invitation letter from a business/company based in Cyprus, if not, applicant will need to apply as Tourist.

In regards to conference/seminar/workshop the following applicants can also apply for a Business visa:

1. Applicants-employees going to attend a conference/seminar/workshop organised by their company or another company directly related to their company
2. Applicants-employees going to be actively involved in a conference/seminar/workshop
3. Students going to attend a conference/seminar/workshop related to their studies

Employer letter needs to confirm clearly the purpose of attending the conference/seminar/workshop, if not, applicant will need to apply as Tourist.

Eligibility

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Cyprus visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document
2. holding a valid UK residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here), then applicant can also apply for a Cyprus visa
3. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit

Visa Fees

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Manchester and Edinburgh) or Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every visa application.

Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR VISA APPLICATION
   1. Visa application form (original) (see here)

   2. Passport (original and photocopy)

      Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to Cyprus and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving Cyprus.

      Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport.

   3. UK Residence permit

      UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is also accepted.

   4. Photograph (original) (see here)
   5. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR VISA APPLICATION
      1. Proof of current occupation
         1. Employer letter (original – scanned copy): recent (less than 1 month old), signed , headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s employment) and last month’s Payslip.
         2. Student letter (original – scanned copy): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, UK school/college/university letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s enrolment)
         3. Self-Employment letter (original – scanned copy): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
            1. applicant’s accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
            2. solicitor: when applicant’s company has been registered by a solicitor
            3. bank manager: when applicant’s company has a business bank account
            4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if applicant’s name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant – company should be provided
            5. HMRC letter
         4. Unemployed/retired
            1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
            2. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): applicant’s may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
               1. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English, Greek or Turkish, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK
               2. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
               3. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)
               4. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
               5. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
      2. Proof of funds
         1. Latest 3 months UK bank statements showing applicant’s name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 50.00/day of stay in Cyprus + outstanding accommodation and travel fees (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted)
         2. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained under a.
      3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
         1. Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning applicant’s name and travel dates to & from Cyprus. Flights are only accepted when they are fully booked and confirmed, arriving and departing from either Larnaka or Paphos airports. Flights booked through Ercan airport are not accepted. To view further information on non-recognized ports/airports click here.
         2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too.

      4. Proof of accommodation

         Confirmed pre-paid accommodation must be provided with the application and the accommodation must be in a government-controlled area. Accommodation in North Cyprus will not be accepted unless recognized by the Republic of Cyprus. Accommodation must mention applicant’s name, travel dates and accommodation address details.

         If the applicant’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is the confirmed booking, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page.

         When accommodation is confirmed for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket.

      5. Travel Insuarance

         The travel insurance – clearly showing the customer’s name and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Cyprus; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation must be € 30.000.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-stapled-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Time

Every applicant can submit his/her Cyprus National visa application up to 90 days or less from the intended departure from Cyprus back to the country of origin.

The minimum processing time of a visa application is 5 to 10 working days, so applicants are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during busy season around Easter, Summer holidays (July and August) and Christmas, the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore VFS recommends all applicants:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Applicants submitting their visa application in our satellite centre in Manchester, Cardiff and Edinburgh need to calculate 2 extra days to their minimum processing time as their visa application will first be dispatched to the VFS London office, from where it is forwarded to the Mission in London the following day.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite applicants for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

Download Forms

For Cyprus every applicant needs to provide a signed printout from a Cyprus National visa application form (VAF).

Therefore each applicant first needs to print and duly complete the Cyprus National visa application form as follows:

1. Click Cyprus National Visa Application form (PDF format)
2. Select File in Menu bar
3. Select Print and confirm Printing
4. Duly complete the Cyprus National visa application form (as per the passport’s details)

Once the printed Cyprus National visa application form has been completed, then applicant needs to finish the remaining steps:

1. Sign the completed visa application form in the designated places (right under the disclaimer at the end of the VAF)
2. Bring the signed visa application form with the supporting documents on his/her appointment day (see Schedule an Appointment).

Overview

Every applicant, including children/infants, has to submit his/her visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a visa is required to travel to Cyprus, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

1. Following family members of EEA/EU and Swiss nationals are entitled to apply for a Cyprus visa as EEA/EU and Swiss national family member, i.e. submitting fewer documents required than regular Tourists and exempt from paying the applicable visa fee, when travelling together with their EEA/EU or Swiss national family member:


1. Spouse
2. Any applicant, travelling without his/her EEA/EU or Swiss national family member, cannot apply as EEA/EU and Swiss national family member and need to apply as Tourist, i.e. providing all the required documents and paying the applicable visa fee.

Eligibility

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document
2. holding a valid UK residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here), then applicant can also apply for a Cyprus visa
3. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit

Visa Fees

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Manchester and Edinburgh) or Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every visa application.

Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR VISA APPLICATION
   1. Visa application form (original) (see here)

   2. Passport (original and photocopy)

      Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to Cyprus and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving Cyprus.

      Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport.

   3. UK Residence permit

      UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is also accepted.

   4. Photograph (original) (see here)
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR VISA APPLICATION
   1. EEA/EU and Swiss national’s passport or ID card (original and photocopy)
   2. Proof of relation to EEA/EU and Swiss national: marriage (original and photocopy), if not in English, then translation by a certified translator in the UK of the same is required. Certificate issued other than UK must be duly legalised.

   3. Proof of joint travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)

      Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning both applicant’s and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member’s names and travel dates to & from Cyprus. Flights are only accepted when they are fully booked and confirmed, arriving and departing from either Larnaka or Paphos airports. Flights booked through Ercan airport are not accepted. To view further information on non-recognized ports/airports click here.

      When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too.

   4. Travel Insuarance

      The travel insurance – clearly showing the customer’s name and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Cyprus; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation must be € 30.000.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-stapled-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Time

Every applicant can submit his/her Cyprus National visa application up to 90 days or less from the intended departure from Cyprus back to the country of origin.

The minimum processing time of a visa application is 5 to 10 working days, so applicants are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during busy season around Easter, Summer holidays (July and August) and Christmas, the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore VFS recommends all applicants:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Applicants submitting their visa application in our satellite centre in Manchester, Cardiff and Edinburgh need to calculate 2 extra days to their minimum processing time as their visa application will first be dispatched to the VFS London office, from where it is forwarded to the Mission in London the following day.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite applicants for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

Download Forms

For Cyprus every applicant needs to provide a signed printout from a Cyprus National visa application form (VAF).

Therefore each applicant first needs to print and duly complete the Cyprus National visa application form as follows:

1. Click Cyprus National Visa Application form (PDF format)
2. Select File in Menu bar
3. Select Print and confirm Printing
4. Duly complete the Cyprus National visa application form (as per the passport’s details)

Once the printed Cyprus National visa application form has been completed, then applicant needs to finish the remaining steps:

1. Sign the completed visa application form in the designated places (right under the disclaimer at the end of the VAF)
2. Bring the signed visa application form with the supporting documents on his/her appointment day (see Schedule an Appointment).

Overview

Every applicant, including children/infants, has to submit his/her visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a visa is required to travel to Cyprus, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Minors are applicants who haven’t reached the age of 18 years when submitting a visa application (Tourist, Visitor Family/Friends, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit).

Therefore each minor MUST provide the following additional documents:

1. Child’s unabridged/full birth certificate showing both biological parents their names
2. Written consent (signed and dated) of mother and father mentioned on the child’s birth certificate
3. Copy of both parents their passport’s Bio page and signature page, if signature is not on Bio page
4. In case the parents are divorced or one of the parents has deceased, then respectively the court order confirming one parent’s sole custody or the deceased parent’s death certificate.
5. In case a guardian has been appointed by the parents, then the guardianship letter and the guardian’s passport’s Bio page and signature page, if signature is not on Bio page

Due to legislation regarding protection of children/minors, it has to be emphasised that Minors, who are not providing all the required documents, may not be granted a Cyprus visa.

Eligibility

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document
2. holding a valid UK residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here), then applicant can also apply for a visa
3. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit

Visa Fees

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Manchester and Edinburgh) or Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every visa application.

Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR VISA APPLICATION
   1. Visa application form (original) (see here) which must be duly signed by both parents/legal guardians

   2. Passport (original and photocopy)

      Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to Cyprus and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving Cyprus.

      Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport.

   3. UK Residence permit

      UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is also accepted.

   4. Photograph (original) (see here)

      Every minor, irrespective of the visa category applying for, has also to provide the following documents as part of the Standard Documentation:

   5. Birth certificate (original and photocopy)

      Unabridged birth certificate showing biological parents their names; if not in English, Greek or Turkish, then translation by a certified translator in the UK is also required. Certificate issued other than UK must be duly legalised.

   6. Consent of both parents

      Both biological parents need to give their written consent (signed & dated) for the minor to travel

   7. Parents passports (original and copy)
   8. Proof of sole custody (in case of a single parent): in case parents have divorced or one of the parents has deceased, then the same has to be demonstrated by court/residence order (original to be seen) or death certificate (original to be seen)

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR VISA APPLICATION

   In case the minor is applying for ALL VISA CATEGORIES EXCEPT EEA/EU AND SWISS NATIONAL FAMILY MEMBER.

   1. Proof of current occupation
      1. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, UK school/college/university letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s enrolment)
   2. Proof of funds
      1. Parent’s /Legal guardian’s latest 3 months UK bank statements showing full name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 50.00/day of stay in Cyprus + outstanding accommodation and travel fees (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted)
      2. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained under a.
   3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
      1. Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning applicant’s name and travel dates to and from Cyprus. Flights are only accepted when they are fully booked and confirmed, arriving and departing from either Larnaka or Paphos airports. Flights booked through Ercan airport are not accepted. To view further information on non-recognized ports/airports click here.
      2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too.
   4. Proof of accommodation

      1. Confirmed pre-paid accommodation must be provided with the application and the accommodation must be in a government-controlled area. Accommodation in the northern occupied by Turkish military forces part of the island will not be accepted unless recognized by the Republic of Cyprus. Accommodation must mention applicant’s name, travel dates and accommodation address details.

         If the applicant’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation confirmation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the confirmation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page.

         When accommodation is confirmed for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket.

      2. Accommodation provided by family/friends in Cyprus: applicant’s host’s recent (not older than 6 months) Assumption of Responsibility for Hosting - certified by a legal representative in Cyprus - with a copy of host’s passport’s bio page + host’s permit of stay in Cyprus, if host is non EU citizen.

   5. Travel Insuarance

      The travel insurance – clearly showing the customer’s name and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Cyprus; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation must be € 30.000.

   In case the minor is applying for EEA/EU AND SWISS NATIONAL FAMILY MEMBER

   6. 1. EEA/EU and Swiss national’s passport or ID card (original and photocopy)
      2. Proof of relation to EEA/EU and Swiss national: marriage/birth certificate (original and Photocopy) , if not in English, then translation by a certified translator in the UK of the same is required. Certificate issued other than UK must be duly legalised.

      3. Proof of joint travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)

         Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning both applicant’s and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member’s names and travel dates to and from Cyprus. Flights are only accepted when they are fully booked and confirmed, arriving and departing from either Larnaka or Paphos airports. Flights booked through Ercan airport are not accepted. To view further information on non-recognized ports/airports click here.

         When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed and dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too.

         When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-stapled-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Time

Every applicant can submit his/her Cyprus National visa application up to 90 days or less from the intended departure from Cyprus back to the country of origin.

The minimum processing time of a visa application is 5 to 10 working days, so applicants are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Applicants also need to be aware that, especially during busy season around Easter, Summer holidays (July and August) and Christmas, the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore VFS recommends all applicants:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Applicants submitting their visa application in our satellite centre in Manchester, Cardiff and Edinburgh need to calculate 2 extra days to their minimum processing time as their visa application will first be dispatched to the VFS London office, from where it is forwarded to the Mission in London the following day.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite applicants for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

Download Forms

For Cyprus every applicant needs to provide a signed printout from a Cyprus National visa application form (VAF).

Therefore each applicant first needs to print and duly complete the Cyprus National visa application form as follows:

1. Click Cyprus National Visa Application form (PDF format)
2. Select File in Menu bar
3. Select Print and confirm Printing
4. Duly complete the Cyprus National visa application form (as per the passport’s details)

Once the printed Cyprus National visa application form has been completed, then applicant needs to finish the remaining steps:

1. Sign the completed visa application form in the designated places (right under the disclaimer at the end of the VAF which must be duly signed by both parents/legal guardians)
2. Bring the signed visa application form with the supporting documents on his/her appointment day (see Schedule an Appointment).