The European Travel Authorisation and Information System (ETIAS) goes live in November 2023. Travellers from non-EU countries who are exempt from visa requirements will need to register.
The ETIAS regulation applies to all countries in the Schengen Area, plus those in the process of joining the border-free travel zone. ETIAS will be required to visit Cyprus by November 2023.
Applying for ETIAS for Cyprus will be quick and convenient. The ETIAS application is 100% online, with no need to attend an embassy or consulate.
With an ETIAS visa waiver for Cyprus, tourists and business travellers can visit the country visa-free for up to 3 months.
Cyprus, the EU, and the Schengen Area
Cyprus has been a member of the European Union since March 1, 2004. This means that EU citizens can visit, work, and reside in Cyprus without applying for a visa.
Cyprus is now in the process of joining the Schengen Area. As an EU nation, it will eventually join the border-free travel zone.
Whilst not yet a member, the visa policy of Cyprus is based on the Schengen acquis. Cyprus allows non-European citizens from several countries to enter without a visa. ETIAS will be needed to enter Cyprus from these visa-exempt nations.
Who needs ETIAS to travel to Cyprus?
ETIAS for Cyprus will be required for all visa-exempt visitors, with the exception of EU citizens.
Passport holders from more than 50 countries will need to apply for ETIAS to travel to Cyprus. Visa-waiver countries include Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
ETIAS is not a visa but will be a mandatory entry requirement for Cyprus. With the approved authorisation, tourists and business travellers can visit Cyprus visa-free for up to 90 days per 180-day period.
Anyone who does not meet the ETIAS Travel requirements for Cyprus must hold a valid visa. Visas are issued by embassies.
Passport and document requirements for the Cyprus ETIAS
You can apply for an ETIAS visa waiver for Cyprus online if you meet passport and document requirements. All applicants need:
- Valid passport from an ETIAS eligible country
- Credit or debit card to pay the ETIAS fees
- Email address to receive travel authorisation
As ETIAS is not a visa, you do not need additional supporting documents. You must travel to Cyprus using the passport you used to apply for ETIAS. The travel authorisation is electronically linked to the passport.
How to apply for a Cyprus ETIAS
Travellers from eligible countries can apply for a Cyprus ETIAS online in 3 steps:
- Fill out the online ETIAS Cyprus application form
- Pay the ETIAS for the Cyprus processing fee
- Submit the ETIAS application for review
Travellers receive their approved visa waiver by email.
How long does it take to get an ETIAS visa waiver for Cyprus?
It takes just a few minutes to complete the ETIAS for Cyprus application form. Visa waiver processing is also fast and most people receive their approved visa waiver soon after submitting the request.
ETIAS for Cyprus application form
Basic personal information, passport data, and travel information are required to fill out the ETIAS for Cyprus application form.
Required information includes:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Passport details
- Contact information
There are also some mandatory health and security questions.
All the information provided is automatically cross-checked against Schengen security databases. Most applications will be approved straight away.
In the rare case that there is a security alert, the application is reviewed manually. This process will make Cyprus an even safer travel destination.
Travelling to Cyprus with ETIAS
Travelling to Cyprus with ETIAS will be convenient. The travel authorisation is automatically linked to the passport used to apply. ETIAS will be verified when the passport is scanned at immigration.
With ETIAS, travellers can enter Cyprus through air and sea borders. Most international visitors fly into one of these international airports in Cyprus:
- Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
- Paphos International Airport (PFO)
- Nicosia International Airport (NIC)
The same ETIAS can be used to travel to Cyprus multiple times during its 3-year validity. With one travel authorisation, tourists and business travellers can visit any of the Schengen countries plus Cyprus, Bulgaria, Croatia, or Romania.
The maximum stay in any of these countries is 90 days per 180-day period.
