Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting
Cyprus
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Cypriot Visa.
- Passport with a validity of at least three months from the intended date of exiting the country. The passport must have at least two blank pages.
- Correctly completed visa application form which is signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof that the applicant is capable of taking care of him/her self while in the country.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Proof of civil status.
Cyprus Visa for Egyptians
Facts about Cyprus
Cyprus is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean. Cyprus is known for its beaches, mountains, ski resorts and national parks. Activities like hiking and mountain biking are the most popular activities tourists engage in while in the country. The country is also known for its wine cultivation which has been done since the Bronze age. You can try out a variety of wines while in the country.
Tourism in Cyprus plays a vital role in the country’s economy. About 4 million foreign tourists visit Cyprus yearly which makes it the 40th most visited country in the world.
Foreigners in Cyprus should beware of taking photographs in sensitive places like military buildings and also some government buildings.
Avoid gambling establishments, criminals often target these establishments to scam foreigners. There is a zero-tolerance policy towards drug-related crimes, avoid the possession, use, and trafficking of drugs.
Types of Cyprus Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 10 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 10 working days | 90 days |
| Medical visa | 10 working days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 10 working days | More than 90 days |
| Student visa | 10 working days | More than 90 days |
| Transit visa | 10 working days | 24 hours |
General Requirements for Cyprus Visa
- Passport with a validity of at least three months from the intended date of exiting the country. The passport must have at least two blank pages.
- Correctly completed visa application form which is signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof that the applicant is capable of taking care of him/her self while in the country.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Proof of civil status.
Cyprus Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa type is issued to foreigners traveling to Cyprus for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
- The Tourist Visa can also serve the purpose of a Visitor Visa. Foreigners who have been invited to the country by their friends and relatives can apply for this visa.
- An invitation letter from the host in the country should be provided. The letter must contain the valid contact information and a valid means of identification of the host.
- If the applicant of this visa is employed, a certificate of employment stating the job position, length of employment, and the salary level of the applicant is required.
- Minors applying for this visa should ensure they are in possession of the original and a copy of their birth certificate. A notarized consent signed by both parents of the minor should also be provided.
- Tourists in Cyprus are not allowed to receive payments for the services they render while they are in the country.
- Foreigners can attend festivals and events of their choice in the country.
- All the documents to be submitted should be in the English language.
Cyprus Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who are traveling to Cyprus to engage in various business activities.
- Foreigners in the country can negotiate and sign business contracts with their partner companies.
- Business travelers are permitted to business seminars, trade fairs, and conferences relating to their profession.
- An official invitation letter from the inviting company in Cyprus should be provided. The letter should be printed on the company’s letterhead and signed by the authorized signatory of the company.
- The letter from the inviting company must state the nature of the business to be carried out and the duration of the business visit.
- The business letter must also state who will be taking responsibility for the applicant’s expenses in the country.
- If you are employed, a letter from your employer printed on the company’s letterhead is required. The letter should introduce the applicant, state the applicant’s job position, and salary level.
- Proof of previous business relations between the inviting company and the sponsoring company should be provided, if any.
- Holders of this visa are prohibited from receiving payments for the services they render while they are in the country.
- Proof of payment of paid visa application fee is required.
Cyprus Medical Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who are traveling to Cyprus to seek or receive medical treatment that cannot be gotten in their home country.
- A letter from the applicant’s doctor in Egypt stating the nature of the illness of the applicant.
- An official letter from the receiving doctor or medical institution is required. The letter should state confirmation from the medical institution that it can administer the specific treatment needed by the applicant.
- Any other correspondence between the local doctor and the doctor in Cyprus should be provided.
- Applicants who are not citizens of Egypt should ensure they submit a copy of their Egyptian residence permit.
- If you are a minor, the original copy of your birth certificate carrying both names of your parent is required. If you are traveling with one or none of your parents, a notarized consent signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
- Proof that the applicant can afford the medical fees and any other extra costs that may arise while in the country.
- All the documents originally issued in Arabic must be translated into the English language.
- A document which shows that the applicant has the incentive of returning to their home country is required.
Cyprus Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Foreigners who have been offered employment by a company in Cyprus are the eligible applicants of this visa.
- Applicants of this visa should ensure they have been offered employment in the company before they are issued this visa.
- A certificate of employment printed on the company’s letterhead and signed by the employer is required. The letter must contain the terms of the employment contract and the nature of the job the applicant will be doing.
- The employer in Cyprus must provide proof that there was no Cypriot willing and available to work at the time you were offered this visa should be provided.
- Applicants whose qualification does not correspond to the job they have been offered will be refused this visa.
- A copy of the applicant’s CV or Resume is required.
- The documents to be submitted by the applicant must be translated into the English language if they were not originally issued in English.
- Proof that you will not be paid below the minimum wage paid to other Cyprus nationals.
Cyprus Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of studying in any of the academic institutions in the country.
- A letter of acceptance from the institution you have been accepted to study should be provided. The letter should state the course the applicant will be studying and the duration of the study.
- Certificates and transcripts obtained from the schools previously attended by the applicant.
- Minors applying for this visa should ensure they have the original copy of their birth certificate during the visa application process.
- An extension to this visa can be granted to cover the duration of the applicant’s study programme.
- Proof that the applicant is able to pay the tuition fees and any other expenses that may arise.
- Foreigners can work part-time when school is in session and full-time when the school is on break.
- Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.
Cyprus Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of making short stops in Cyprus.
- Foreigners can transit through Cyprus to their destination country.
- Traveling from Egypt to Cyprus and from Cyprus back to Egypt cannot be regarded as transit.
- Applicants should ensure they provide the flight ticket to their destination country.
- Visa and other entry permits of the destination country should be provided.
- If you are under the age of 18 years, the unabridged original copy of your birth certificate is required.
- This visa cannot be extended.
- You are required to leave the country on or before this visa expires.
Cyprus Visa Fees
Tourist visa
10.00 (EUR)
Business visa
10.00 (EUR)
Medical visa
10.00 (EUR)
Work visa
34.00 (EUR)
Student visa
34.00 (EUR)
Transit visa
10.00 (EUR)
Cyprus Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Egypt
Cairo
Mohamed Mazhar Str. Bld. No. 23B, Apt. 301 Zamalek, P.O.Box 11211 Cairo, Egypt
http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/Embassies/Embassy_Cairo.nsf/DMLindex_en/DMLindex_en?OpenDocument
cairoembassy@mfa.gov.cy
(+20) 2 2737 7012 (+20) 2 2737 7014