Cyprus
Southern Europe · Non-Schengen EU
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Fees & exemptions
- Standard adult
Cyprus national short-stay visa
€60 - Child under 6Free
Exempt
Free - Family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizenFree
Directive 2004/38/EC
Free - VFS service feeService fee
Charged in GBP; confirm when booking
+€25
Cyprus charges its own national short-stay fee rather than the Schengen fee, plus a VFS service fee in GBP.
Where to apply
VFS Global Cyprus visa application centre in the UK for document lodging and biometrics; the Consulate General of Cyprus in London decides.
Appointment system
Book online through the VFS Global Cyprus UK portal. Slots are released periodically and priority services are sold as extras.
Required documents
- Valid passport, valid 3 months beyond the stay with 2 blank pages
- Completed Cyprus visa application form
- ICAO-standard passport photo
- Travel and medical insurance covering Cyprus
- Flight booking or itinerary
- Hotel booking or invitation letter
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Proof of UK residence or immigration status
- Employment letter or proof of income
- Cover letter explaining the purpose of the visit
Editor tips
Apply three to four weeks ahead. British citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so this route is for non-British UK residents.
Country-specific quirks
Cyprus is in the EU but not yet in Schengen: the visa admits you to Cyprus only, and a Schengen visa does not substitute for it.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Cyprus are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence — you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.
- If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa — it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
- Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or — if you split time evenly — to the country you enter first.
- Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
- Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Cyprus mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.
Where to submit if you apply from the UK
Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Cyprus visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Cyprus mission covering your country of residence.
- LondonHigh CommissionHigh Commission of the Republic of Cyprus
13 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LB
All Cypriot visa categories; Cyprus is outside the Schengen area.
Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.
Where to apply
VFS Global Cyprus visa application centre in the UK for document lodging and biometrics; the Consulate General of Cyprus in London decides.
Appointment system
Book online through the VFS Global Cyprus UK portal. Slots are released periodically and priority services are sold as extras.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Cyprus are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence.
Applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Cyprus visa documents and give biometrics at these addresses.
- LondonHigh CommissionHigh Commission of the Republic of Cyprus
13 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LB
All Cypriot visa categories; Cyprus is outside the Schengen area.
Book your travel to use for supporting documents for Cyprus
Most consulates ask for a flight itinerary and confirmed accommodation. Search Larnaca and attach the confirmations to your application.
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