Visa Panic
Current DossierSubject · United States passportFile · CYPRUS

Does Cyprus require a visa for US citizens?

Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.

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Last checked 28 Jun 2026Source · US State Department – CyprusHow we source this →
Visa Panic answer
No visa neededLow panic

Do US citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

No visa for tourist stays of 90 days or less in the Republic of Cyprus. Enter only via Larnaca or Paphos airports or Limassol, Larnaca or Paphos seaports.

Check official travel adviceUS State Department – Cyprus — last checked 28 June 2026
Always confirm with the official source before you travel.
VerdictAll Clear

You're good to go.

No visa application needed for United States passport holders on a short tourist or business trip. Just check your passport meets the validity rules below before you fly.

Colour KeyCalm— no visaMedium— ETA / eVisaPanic— full visa

Deep breath. Here's the answer.

The US State Department says US tourists don't need a visa for 90 days or less. Your passport must be valid 3 months after departure with two blank pages. Cyprus is not in Schengen, so its stay is counted separately. Legal entry to the Republic of Cyprus is via Larnaca or Paphos airports or Limassol, Larnaca or Paphos seaports; Ercan airport and northern seaports are not recognised and could cause problems on future entries. This page covers tourism only.

Key facts

For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

PassportRegular US passport
PurposeTourism (this page covers tourism; for business, check official requirements)
Visa requiredNo, not for short stays
Maximum stay90 days or less (US State Department); counted separately from Schengen
Passport validityRequired: valid 3 months after departure, with two blank pages (US State Department)
Return/onward ticketNot confirmed in the sources we checked — check official requirements before travel
Arrival formNot confirmed in the sources we checked — check official requirements before travel
Last checked28 June 2026

You may need a visa if…

  • This page covers the Republic of Cyprus. Legal entry points: Larnaca and Paphos airports; Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos seaports.
  • Entering via Ercan airport or northern seaports is not recognised as legal entry to the Republic of Cyprus and could lead to penalties on future entries (US State Department).
  • Cyprus is not part of Schengen; its 90 days are counted separately.
  • Cyprus's own visa list (Annex 1) could not be opened, so this page relies on the US State Department for the US visa exemption.
  • Business travel was not checked on this page.

Before you travel

  • Check your passport is valid 3 months after departure, with two blank pages.
  • Plan to enter via Larnaca or Paphos airports, or Limassol, Larnaca or Paphos seaports.
  • Avoid entering via Ercan or northern seaports if you plan to visit the Republic of Cyprus.
  • Keep your stay to 90 days or less.
  • Check US State Department travel advice before you go.

Common questions

No, not for tourist stays of 90 days or less in the Republic of Cyprus.

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