Cyprus

Embassies and consulates in Cyprus

embassies in Nicosia

Cyprus hosts 57 foreign missions from 52 countries: 45 embassies, 5 consulates, 6 honorary consulates and 1 other office. All 45 embassies are in the capital, Nicosia. Consulates are also found in Limassol and Larnaca.

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Cyprus

Capital
Nicosia
Population
1,370,754
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling code
+357
Languages
Greek, Turkish, English
  • 57missions
  • 45embassies
  • 5consulates
  • 6honorary consulates
Visa-free: 121 destinations#36 in the world

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All missions in Cyprus

Other cities in Cyprus

Outside Nicosia, missions are found in Limassol (5) and Larnaca (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Germany 2
  2. Poland 2
  3. Romania 2
  4. Russia 2
  5. Ukraine 2
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Visa rules for Cyprus

How the world’s passports enter Cyprus198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Cyprus visa guide · 12 visa types

Visa rules

Cyprus is in the European Union but outside the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Cyprus.

Visa statistics

Schengen visa applications in Cyprus

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 10,8769,2631,34312.6% 43.0%
2024 (part of the year) 10,7429,4147867.5% 42.2%
2025 12,98011,7566415.1% 36.5%

By Schengen state, 2025

CountryApplicationsVisas issuedRefusal rate
Germany 1,7891,4864.4%
France 1,6651,5484.7%
Spain 1,5361,3700.6%
Austria 1,4291,3740.5%
Greece 1,3811,2686.0%
Hungary 1,1201,1010.5%
Slovakia 9358953.3%
Italy 9258943.4%
Bulgaria 8808184.1%
Romania 42429827.5%
Finland 38324032.8%
Poland 3092915.6%

Schengen consulates in Cyprus received 12,980 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 11,756 visas. 5.1% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 it had been 7.5%: the rate fell by 2.5 points. Applications rose by 21% compared with 2024 (10,742).

Most applications went to Germany (1,789), France (1,665), Spain (1,536) and Austria (1,429).

Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Hungary’s (0.5%) and the highest Greece’s (6.0%). The sharpest rise since 2024 was at the consulates of France (+3 points), the largest fall at those of Greece (−11 points).

Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Cyprus.

Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made

US visas issued to citizens of Cyprus

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)4,7704,471
Student (F, M)166166
Exchange (J)12571
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)77112
Transit and crew (C, D)10286
Diplomatic and official (A, G)167200
Fiancé(e) (K)23
Total5,4095,109
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)2.2%2.6%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 5,109 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Cyprus, the 110th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 88%, diplomatic and official visas 4% and student visas 3%. That is 6% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (5,409).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Cyprus received 1,827, 8% more than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 2.6% for citizens of Cyprus in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 2.2%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Cyprus

Cyprus’ own missions abroad

Cyprus’ embassies abroad (66)

Cyprus itself has 66 missions abroad, in 42 countries. Its largest networks are in the United Kingdom (7), Germany (5), France (4), Italy (4) and Spain (3).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Cyprus

  • Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 45 embassies are in the capital, Nicosia. Germany has the most missions in Cyprus, 2, followed by Poland (2), Romania (2), Russia (2) and Ukraine (2).

Travel advice for Cyprus

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Cyprus: the US State Department rates Cyprus at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 31 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cyprus (updated 14 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cyprus (updated 15 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Cyprus?

Germany, with 2 missions, followed by Poland (2).

Do I need a visa for Cyprus?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Cyprus; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Cyprus closed?

On Cyprus’ public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026.

Is Cyprus in the Schengen area?

No. Cyprus is in the European Union but not in the Schengen area, so it applies its own visa rules.