Afghanistan
Cyprus
Cyprus visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Cyprus requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Cyprus visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Cyprus visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.
Cyprus’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Cyprus states it: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Afghan citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus
Cyprus has no embassy or consulate in Afghanistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of Cyprus in Karachi1,096 km
Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan Road, Karachi
- Embassy of Cyprus in Muscat1,599 km
سكة 3021 1798, Muscat
- 1,616 km
The nearest Cypriot missions to Kabul are in Karachi, Pakistan (1,096 km from Kabul), Muscat, Oman (1,599 km) and Tehran, Iran (1,616 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Afghanistan is decided by Cyprus, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Cypriot citizens travelling to Afghanistan
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Travel advice for Cyprus
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Afghanistan to Cyprus, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Cyprus
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Cyprus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
Cyprus has no embassy or career consulate in Afghanistan. Afghan citizens apply through a mission of Cyprus accredited to Afghanistan from abroad; the official visa portal of Cyprus names the right place.
Cypriot citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Cypriot citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Cyprus.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
Cyprus requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Cyprus in Afghanistan?
No. Cyprus has no embassy in Afghanistan. The nearest Cypriot consulate general is in Karachi, Pakistan, 1,096 km from Kabul.
How much does the Cyprus tourist visa cost?
Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Cypriot citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Can Afghan citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Cyprus obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.