Basic Travel Requirements for Nigerians visiting
Cyprus
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Cypriot Visa.
- Duly completed and signed application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- A passport photograph taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Documentation showing applicants ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Medical Insurance.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Some embassies/consulates may also request a criminal record certificate.
Cyprus Visa for Nigerians
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.
Types of Cyprus Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 10 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 10 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Cyprus Visa
- Duly completed and signed application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- A passport photograph taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Documentation showing applicants ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Medical Insurance.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Some embassies/consulates may also request a criminal record certificate.
Cyprus Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons travelling to Cyprus for tourism purposes.
- You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
- The Cyprus tourist visa is a short-stay visa valid for up to 90 days.
- All visitors to Cyprus must carry a valid passport.
- Applicants are required to provide proof that they sufficient funds to last them the duration of their visit.
- A return airline ticket should also be provided.
- For stays longer than 90 days, you will need a temporary residency visa.
- Applicants seeking this visa need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Cyprus.
- This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up work while in the country.
Cyprus Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Nigerians traveling to Cyprus for business purposes.
- If you need to travel to Cyprus often (for business etc.) it is possible to get a multiple-entry visa for several visits.
- The total duration of your stay should not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.
- The multiple-entry Cyprus visa for business purposes is valid for one year.
- Multiple-entry visa requires 10-15 days from the day of application to be ready.
- The actual cost of the visa depends on the urgency of its obtaining.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Cyprus company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed.
Cyprus Visa Fees
Tourist visa
30.00 (USD)
Business visa
30.00 (USD)
Cyprus Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Nigeria
Lagos
Address: A. G. Leventis Building. 2 Wharf Road, Apapa, Lagos
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Email: gfashina@agleventis.com, hfessas@agleventis.com
Telephone:+234-812-899-0025, +234-709-821-3066