Tourist visa Also a kind of permission Stay in Cyprus It is temporary. In this article, we are going to examine the conditions of obtaining Cyprus tourist visatypes of tourist visas, visa rejection reasons, required documents, visa procedures, Cyprus tourist visa fees, etc. Stay with the migration magazine.
Quoted from cyprusembassy.net:
The Embassy can only issue visas to individuals intending to visit Cyprus for vacation or business purposes.
The embassy can only issue visas to people who intend to travel to Cyprus for holiday or business purposes.
Conditions for obtaining a Cyprus tourist visa

If for any reason other than immigration and permanent residence, you intend to travel to Cyprus You will need a Cyprus tourist visa. People obtain a Cyprus tourist visa for the following reasons:
- Visiting friends and relatives
- Trade and business
- Participation in conferences and conventions
- Excursion and recreation and tourism
- Any reason that requires a short stay.
With a Cyprus tourist visa, you can stay in this country for 3 months every six months. Cyprus visas are granted by foreign diplomatic agents of the Republic of Cyprus (embassies and general consulates) and all honorary consulates of Cyprus abroad. It should be noted that in addition to the mentioned cases, this visa can also be issued by the British High Commissions/Embassies.
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Some people intend to seek refuge in this country by obtaining a Cyprus tourist visa. For this reason, the government of this country has set strict conditions for the guarantee of this visa. Of course, this visa can be obtained without a bond, but people who apply for a visa with a bond will have more chances to obtain it.
Documents required for Cyprus tourist visa
People who intend to obtain a tourist visa should know that in order to obtain this visa, they are required to prepare the required documents and present them during the interview. Embassy of Cyprus have The required documents are as follows:
- Completing and submitting the Cyprus tourist visa application form, with all the applicant’s personal information
- For people under 18 years of age, it is mandatory to submit a consent form from the parents.
- Providing a valid passport
- Booking a round trip ticket to Cyprus (one of the important documents for a tourist visa)
- An official invitation from a company in Cyprus is required to be present for business purposes in Cyprus
- In order to visit relatives, an invitation letter and the address and place of residence are required from the relatives.
- A printout of the applicant’s last 6 months of account (proof of financial ability, at least 10 million Tomans)
- 2 pieces of 6 x 4 photos with white background
- The original and translation of the applicant’s birth certificate
- The original and translation of the applicant’s employment certificate (to prove affiliation in the country of origin)
- All previous passports of the applicant to check the travel history (up to the last 10 years)
- Provide hotel reservation or accommodation address
- If you are under legal age (under 18 years), parental consent is required to leave the country.
Types of Cyprus tourist visas


There are different ways to enter and be present in this beautiful and developing country. According to your reasons and purpose, you can apply for a Cyprus tourist visa. Below are the types of these visas:
- (Airport Transit Visa (ATV): This visa allows the person to pass through the airport of this country and the person will not be allowed to leave the airport.
- Transit Visa: This visa is issued to people who intend to travel to another country and must pass through Cyprus.
- Group Visa: This visa is in the category of short-term visas of this country and has a validity period of 3 months. Cyprus multiple entry visas are valid for 5 years.
- Long Stay Visa: These types of visas have long-term validity and are issued to those who intend to stay in this country for more than 3 months. Work, study and investment visas are in this category.
Procedures for obtaining a Cyprus tourist visa
If you do not have an invitation, you must apply through a travel agency and in the form of group tours. But if you have an invitation, the applicant should go to the BLS agency in Tehran with all the documents.
Please note that for a Cyprus group visa, the presence of the applicant and fingerprinting is not required, but to apply for an individual visa, you must go to the Cyprus visa agency for fingerprinting.
- To obtain a Cyprus tourist visa, you must complete the procedures in person. If you are more than 300 miles away from the consulate, you can make your request by courier.
- Completing the application form with 2 passport size photos (the form must be completed by the legal guardian for people under 18 years old)
- Embassy appointment booking (BLS agency)
- Provide a passport with sufficient validity for at least 3-6 months
- Ticket and hotel reservation (return ticket with a fixed date and time) is required. (After obtaining the visa)
- In case of appearing for jobs, the invitation of the Cypriot company must be presented.
- In case of visiting relatives, provide their complete address, phone number and occupation in Cyprus (along with a valid liability hypothesis, correctly completed and signed by the host)
- Providing a bank statement and bank statement to prove the individual’s financial ability and cover expenses (cash is not an account)
- Sometimes the consulate requests from the host, during the visitor’s stay, a copy of the bank guarantee letter to cover the return expenses.
Reasons for Cyprus tourist visa rejection
If the tourist visa application is rejected, correct the defects in the documents and apply again. People who intend to travel to this country for the first time, the embassy will grant them a short-term visa. People who have obtained this visa for several times and have traveled to Cyprus can obtain a long-term visa.
Cyprus tourist visa fee
Mostly because the Cyprus tourist visa is issued in the form of group tours; The visa fee is included in the package provided. In case of group action and with an invitation, the cost of your single visa will be 20 euros, and the cost of applying for a multiple Cyprus visa will be 60 euros. This fee must be paid at the BLS agency in Tehran. In case of rejection from the consulate, no fee will be returned.
If you plan to visit other EU countries. The following amounts are required:
Bank guarantees with amounts:
- £500 for visitors from Sri Lanka, Philippines, China and other Asian countries
- £300 for visitors from the CIS and other Eastern European countries.
- £200 for visitors from Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries.
Advantages of obtaining a Cyprus tourist visa
In addition to the countless beautiful attractions of this country, by obtaining a Cyprus tourist visa, the following benefits are included:
- Access to beautiful destinations: Cyprus has beautiful and diverse landscapes. Stunning scenery with dazzling colors among majestic cliffs, sandy beaches, azure seas, magnificent caves, mountain forests, waterfalls, lakes and rivers. Although Cyprus is a small island, it has many natural attractions.
- Cultural richness: Visitors can experience a combination of Greek and Turkish culture with diverse traditions, foods and festivals.
- Benefits of being a member of the European Union: Although Cyprus is not part of the Schengen area, it is a member of the European Union, which can offer special protections and rights for travelers.
- Ease of travel: A Cyprus tourist visa allows you to freely explore the island, including popular tourist spots such as Paphos, Limassol and Nicosia.
- Short processing time: Cyprus tourist visas are often processed relatively quickly. For this reason, if you are planning a last minute trip, this country is the right destination. Processing at the Cyprus Embassy normally takes 10-15 working days, but may take longer in some cases.
- Possibility of long-term stay: Depending on your visa type, you may be able to stay in the country for a longer period of time, which allows for longer island hopping.
- Island security and hospitality: Cyprus is generally considered safe for female travelers, including those traveling alone. The crime rate is low, but personal attacks, including rape, are rare.
- A bridge to other countries: Cyprus serves as a convenient base for traveling to other countries in the region, including Greece, Türkiye and the Middle East.
Conditions of presence at the Embassy of Cyprus
If you apply for your visa through airline agencies, there is no need to be present at the Cyprus visa agency for fingerprinting and delivery of documents, because all the procedures are done through the airline agency.
If you have an invitation, it means that you are applying for an individual visa and you must go to the Cyprus visa agency in Tehran for fingerprinting and delivery of documents. At the discretion of the embassy officer, additional supporting documents may be requested or a personal interview may be taken from the applicant.
- Email address Info@cyprusvisairan.com for correspondence with the Embassy of Cyprus in Tehran
- Embassy contact number: 26253138
It usually takes 3-10 working days to handle the case and evaluate it. Therefore, you must have an accurate schedule for the travel time and round-trip tickets and hotel reservations. It should be noted that in case of emergency visa application, it will be issued after 3 days.
If your passport has a sticker Schengen visa You can enter South Cyprus without a tourist visa. With a Cyprus tourist visa, you can freely travel to Romania, Croatia and Bulgaria before the visa expires.
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According to the above, we conclude that obtaining a tourist visa is one of the ways Methods of immigration to Cyprus Of course, we know that you can stay in this country temporarily with a tourist visa. Of course, Iranians will not need a visa to enter Northern Cyprus, as it is under the rule of Turkey.
This visa is available with easy and feasible conditions, it is enough to submit all the required documents with official translation to the embassy of this country and announce your request. It should be noted that by proving your return to the country of origin, the probability of your application being rejected will be very low.
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