Data Last Updated: April 28, 2021
General Information
Cyprus has reopened to a number of nationalities. Countries are grouped based on the infection rates. Starting March 1, 2021, Cyprus will be following a color-coded system harmonized with ECDC evaluation standards. Below are the entry requirements:
Travelers coming from Green countries can enter with no need to submit a negative Covid-19 test.
Travelers from Orange countries must submit a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure.
Travelers from Red countries must submit a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure, and undergo another test upon arrival at the airport.
Travelers from Grey Countries must submit a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure and will undergo mandatory self-isolation on arrival. These travelers would require special permission from the government before they can enter.
All international arrivals must register online through the official Cyprus Flight Pass website within 24 hours of departure from their point of origin.
Cyprus Covid-19 Travel Protocol
Cyprus will not require a negative Covid-19 test to enter the country for vaccinated travelers, for as long as they can show proof of being vaccinated for the two doses. Non-vaccinated travelers will still have to abide by the travel restrictions when visiting Cyprus.
Mask Requirement
Mask is required to be worn in all public indoor, public transport and certain outdoor areas where social distancing is not possible.
Internal Restrictions/Closures
As of August 1, authorities in Cyprus have mandated that face masks must be worn in a number of enclosed public spaces in response to an increase in the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country. Failure to comply with the measure can result in a fine of 300 EUR.
Physical distancing measures must be followed in all public places and gatherings of persons in houses and public places are permitted provided that they do not exceed 75 persons for indoor spaces or 150 persons for outdoor spaces.
Enhanced safety and hygiene protocols have been implemented for all hotels, resorts, and other hospitality establishments.
Airlines & Transport
Airports were reopened in Cyprus since June 9 and authorities continue to update the two categories of countries with which flights are restored.
Maritime passenger transport remains suspended.
Status of Opening to Tourists
Information based on tourists place of residence being in that country for the last 14 days
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Open to Tourists From:
7 Countries
Australia
Cyprus
Iceland
Israel
New Zealand
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Test Required For Tourists From:
39 Countries
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
China
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
United Kingdom
Vatican City
Test & Short Quarantine For Tourists From:
2 Countries
Japan
Rwanda
Strict Quarantine For Tourists From:
195 Countries
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cuba
Curaçao
Democratic Republic of Congo
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Isle of Man
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
New Caledonia
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of Congo
Réunion
Russia
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Sint Maarten
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Georgia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos
Tuvalu
U.S. Virgin Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
More Details
Last updated: October 9, 2020
Cyprus has officially reopened its borders to tourists in June but has only allowed travelers from certain nations. Hotels and resorts in Cyprus have also opened, and international air travel has commenced. The country is so keen to welcome tourists back that they offered to refund the travel costs for tourists who will test positive for Covid-19 after their visit.
To clarify, the Cypriot government split countries into two categories, Category A and Category B, based on the global epidemic data. That is to say, category A countries have the most favorable epidemiological status and are known as low-risk.
As of September 11, authorities in Northern Cyprus are suspending all inbound commercial flights to Ercan Airport starting midnight, Wednesday, September 9 due to lack of COVID-19 quarantine accommodation capacity. The suspension of flights will run until the end of this week, September 13.
Who Can Enter Cyprus?
Firstly, only travelers from the following countries can enter Cyprus. Below the conditions for each category are described.
Countries in Category A:
- Austria
- Canada
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Japan
- Korea, Republic of
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Malta
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Poland
- Slovenia
- Switzerland
Countries in Category B:
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Australia
- Bulgaria
- China
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- France
- Holy See (Vatican City State)
- Italy
- Monaco
- Morocco
- Netherlands
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- Spain
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Uruguay
In addition starting August 1, the United Kingdom has been included in the list of countries under Category B.
October 9 update: Lithuania has been removed from the “safe-countries list” of Cyprus. Starting October 9, travelers coming from Lithuania must present a negative Covid-19 test taken 72 hours before arrival. Meanwhile, Belgium, Slovakia, and Georgia were downgraded to “Category C”, which means travelers from these countries must go on a mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival in Cyprus.
Entry Requirements for Travelers to Cyprus
In other words, travelers who came from countries under Category A do NOT need to undergo a COVID test, and quarantine is NOT applicable. However, those who came from countries under Category B would need to have a coronavirus test (PCR test) conducted within 72 hours of departure.
In addition, all passengers are required to apply for a Cyprus Flight Pass, where you need to create an account and provide your personal details including flight details to Cyprus. When the application is approved, a Cyprus Flight Pass will be issued. The flight pass is required before the passengers will be allowed to board their flight.
New Protocols and Safety Measures
For instance, to ensure the safety of all visitors, there are new protocols and safety measures that were put in place by the Cypriot government. Here are some of them:
- Firstly, travelers should expect temperature checks at border controls.
- Travelers should wear face masks.
- A COVID-19 Information Desk will be available to assist all travelers upon arrival.
- Safety and hygiene protocols are implementing for all hotels, resorts, and other hospitality establishments.
- Physical distancing measures are all in public places.
- Meanwhile, the antibacterial gels are at entrances, lounges, and reception areas of all establishments.
- A distance of at least 4 meters must be maintained between umbrellas and loungers at swimming pools and beaches.
- Certainly, the use of masks and gloves are required for all restaurant and hotel staff.
- Above all, the government is encouraging for all the guests to pay using a card instead of cash.
Travelers must be updated with the latest developments when visiting Cyprus. That is to say, Deputy Ministry of Tourism set up a dedicated email address for visitors who needed assistance. So if you have any questions or concerns related to your trip to Cyprus, you can send an email to travel2020@visitcyprus.com.
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Information for Non-Tourists
Legal residents of the Republic of Cyprus may enter the country provided they show proof of their resident status. If travelers cannot obtain a PCR test within 72 hours prior to boarding, they will be tested upon arrival in Cyprus at their own expense.
Those testing positive will be in mandatory quarantine at a designated facility. Those testing negative must still self-isolate at their residence following Ministry of Health protocol.
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