Basic Travel Requirements for Ugandans visiting
Cyprus
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Cypriot Visa.
- An Ugandan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (2′ x 2′ ) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Cyprus Visa for Ugandans
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 |
| Student visa | 10 days | more than 90 days |
General Requirements for Cyprus Visa
- An Ugandan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (2′ x 2′ ) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Cyprus Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Ugandans traveling to Cyprus for tourist purposes can apply for the Cypriot tourist visa.
- The Republic of Cyprus is a member of the European Union but is not a party to the Schengen Agreement.
- Solid evidence of the last three months that there are sufficient funds to cover the cost of the intended stay in Cyprus, e.g. a bank statement or travelers’ cheques.
- Provisional books or Itinerary of travel arrangements (Round trip ticket with fixed dates) must be provided by the traveler. Ticket should not be purchased before the visa is issued.
- Prior hotel reservation faxed by the hotel manager must also be provided.
- You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.
- The island nation of Cyprus is located in the eastern Mediterranean sea just off the coast of Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon in the Middle East.
- Public transportation is available all around Cyprus, but it is advisable to hire a rental car.
Cyprus Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Ugandans looking to school in Cyprus are allowed to apply for the Ugandan student visa.
- Cyprus higher education system comprises private as well as public institutions of advanced education at both university and non-university levels.
- Students going for undergraduate programs are required to present their original senior school leaving certificate with grade reports while those going for postgraduate programs are to present their Bachelor’s or Master’s certificate.
- Students are required to submit two set of signed copies of original certificates in both cases.
- You will be required to show proof of your financial capability to ascertain your ability to meet all the financial needs of the program. Your proof of financial status can be through a statement of account showing a minimum balance of £ 7000 or a bank sponsorship letter.
- If the student is applying for a scholarship, financial documentation from the sponsor as well as the scholarship certificate granted should be presented.
- An original medical certificate must be provided, and it must show the result of the following medical test – Tuberculosis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Syphilis, Yellow fever, and hepatitis C.
- An original police character certificate must be provided.This document is essential as it indicates that the student is a model citizen with no criminal records.
Cyprus Visa Fees
Tourist visa
30.00 (USD)
Student visa
30.00 (USD)
Cyprus Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Uganda
Kampala
Cypriot Honorary Consulate in Kampala, Uganda Plot M289 Ntinda Nakawa, Industrial Area P. O. Box 27198 Kampala Uganda
https://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy526/
info@greatlakescoffee.co.ug
(+256) 414 286 961 (+256) 772 419 114