Restricted Entry (a) Holders of Former Yugoslav Republic passports bearing the stamp 'Macedonia'. (b) Holders of passports issued illegally by the 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'. Other nationalities having stamps or visas of the 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' in their passports are only allowed to enter Cyprus after the visas/stamps are cancelled by the Immigration Authorities of the Republic of Cyprus. Passports Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all except:(a) 1. EU/EEA nationals (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Swiss nationals holding a valid national ID card. Note: EU and EEA nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU/EEA nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU/EEA Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed. 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 of charge 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: Three months. Transit: Five days. Application to In person to the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission). Application requirements (a) Passport valid at least six months after returning from Cyprus. (b) One completed application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay. (e) Provisional booking or itinerary of travel arrangements and evidence of hotel reservation or letter of invitation from resident of Cyprus. (f) Fee (payable by cash or postal order only, subject to rate of exchange). (g) Application must be submitted in person; however, those who reside more than 200 miles (300km) from the Consulate may apply by post and send a 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 a company in Cyprus. Working days required In most cases personal applications will be processed on the same day or within 24 hours after an interview, but it may take up to a minimum of 10 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. Passport/Visa Information High Commisson of the Republic of Cyprus in the UK93 Park Street, London W1K 7ET, UK Tel: (020) 7499 8272 or 7491 2955 or 7629 6288 (Cyprus Trade Centre) or 5350 (consular section). Website: www.cyprus.gov.cy Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1700; 0930-1300 (consular section). Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the USA2211 R Street NW, Washington DC 20008-4082, USA Tel: (202) 462 5772 or 462 0873.Website: www.cyprusembassy.netConsulate of the Republic of Cyprus in the USA13 East 40th Street, New York, NY 10016, USA Tel: (212) 686 6016/7. |
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