Visa to Cyprus for Russians in 2021

Practical information for Russians on how to obtain a transit, national and pro-visa to Cyprus in 2021: a list of documents, links to application forms, addresses of embassies and useful tips.

A visa to Cyprus for Russians in 2021 is still needed. Visas are ordinary tourist (national), electronic (pro-visa) and transit. It is quite easy for Russians to get a visa to Cyprus - they are loyal to Russian tourists in the republic. In addition, you can enter Cyprus with a Schengen visa, which is very convenient.

Note: speaking of Cyprus, we mean South Cyprus (Greek). About North Cyprus (Turkish) - separately at the end of the article.

Pro-visa to Cyprus for Russians in 2021

A pro-visa is a preliminary single-entry visa for 90 days within six months, on its basis a stamp is put in the passport at the airport. Validity period - 6 months. A pro-visa to Cyprus is issued via the Internet. The procedure is simple, fast and free.

How to get a pro-visa to Cyprus:

1. Follow this link and select the embassy or consulate and the number of applicants.
2. Fill out the form in Latin letters, agree to the processing of data, tick the box "I am not a robot" and click "Submit". That's all!

Applications received before 15:00 can be processed on the same day. A letter with a pro-visa can arrive very quickly - literally 40 minutes after departure.

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Important points

• If there are several applicants, then each questionnaire is filled out separately.
• The pro-visa provides only one entry for 90 days within 6 months.
• The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• If you are planning to travel with a child who is entered in your passport, then you must also fill out a questionnaire for him: indicate the parent's passport number in the questionnaire, and enter child in the "Place of work" column. The same mark should be placed in the subject line of the email.
• Having received a pro-visa, you will not be able to visit the Schengen countries, since Cyprus is not a member state of the Schengen agreement. But with a Schengen visa, you can visit Cyprus.
• Be prepared to confirm at the airport that you have the funds you need to stay in Cyprus.

Pay special attention! The entry of Russians into Cyprus on a pro-visa must be carried out exclusively from the territory of the Russian Federation, that is, there must be a direct flight to the airports of Larnaca or Paphos (a pro-visa does not allow a flight to Cyprus with a transfer in another country - for example, you can fly to the island through Belgrade, but, alas, the pro-visa does not allow this). If you plan to enter Cyprus through the sea port of Limassol, you need to apply for a national visa.

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National visa to Cyprus

A multiple entry visa to Cyprus must be issued either at the Cyprus Embassy in Moscow, or at the Cyprus Consulate General in St. Petersburg, or at a travel agency. Visa to Cyprus for Russians free... Validity: 1 or 3 years from the date of issue. Length of stay: up to 90 days within 6 months.

A national visa to Cyprus is needed if you are planning a multiple or long-term entry into the republic or you have a connecting flight in a third country. You can download the visa application here.

Documents required for Russians in 2021 to apply for a visa:

• a valid passport (at least 6 months after the expiration of the visa) with one free page;
• completed and signed visa application;
• copy of the passport;
• a copy of the internal passport (first page, registration, information about previously issued passports);
• 2 color photographs 3x4, one of them must be glued to the questionnaire;
• a copy of the hotel reservation / voucher with signatures and stamps of the hotel and the hotel employee.
• it is desirable to have confirmation of financial resources (bank statement / certificate from work).

A visa to Cyprus for Russians usually takes a day from the date of submission of documents.

The address of the Consular Section of the Embassy of Cyprus in Moscow: st. Povarskaya, 9, Art. Arbatskaya metro station. Reception of documents: from 9:30 to 13:30.

The address of the Consulate General of Cyprus in St. Petersburg: st. Furshtatskaya, 27, st. metro Chernyshevskaya. Reception of documents: from 9:30 to 12:00.

Cyprus transit visa

A transit visa is not required if you have a valid Schengen visa. A transit visa is valid for 6 months and allows you to stay in Cyprus for no more than 5 days (on the way to the final destination in both directions).

To apply for a transit visa to Cyprus in 2021, Russians must provide the following documents:

• a valid passport (at least 3 months after the expiration of the visa) with one free page;
• completed and signed application form;
• photo 3x4 (you need to glue it to the questionnaire);
• air ticket to another country;
• visa to another country, if needed.

Visa for Northern Cyprus

The island of Cyprus is divided between three states: South Cyprus (Greek part), North Cyprus (Turkish part) and British military bases. South and North Cyprus are separated by the so-called Green Line - a buffer zone controlled by the UN. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is a partially recognized state (recognized only by Turkey) and a sore point for the Greek Cypriots.

To visit the picturesque Northern Cyprus, Russians do not need a visa - they only need a valid passport. However, it should be remembered that when visiting Northern Cyprus difficulties may arise.

Formally, there should not be any obstacles for tourists traveling between Northern and Southern Cyprus, but practice shows that the authorities of the Republic of Cyprus do not tolerate when they enter the Greek part of the island from the Turkish one. If you arrive in Cyprus at Ercan Airport, Famagusta or Kyrenia ports in northern Cyprus, entry to South Cyprus may be denied. If you are still allowed to enter the Greek part and you are going to fly from the airports of Larnaca or Paphos, you may have questions - up to the ban on visiting the Republic of Cyprus.

To avoid trouble, ask when entering the Turkish part of the island to put stamps on the migration card, and not on the passport.