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Russia visa for Cypriot citizens
Entry requirement
Cypriot citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cyprus.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Cyprus
- Embassy of Russia in Nicosia
Αγίου Προκοπίου, 2406 Engomi
Russia has 1 mission in Cyprus, with its embassy in Nicosia.
Russian citizens travelling to Cyprus
RussiaCyprus Visa required Cyprus visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Cyprus to Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cypriot citizens can stay in Russia
Cypriot citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Cypriot citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Cypriot citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Cypriot citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Cypriot citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Cypriot citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Cyprus
Russian citizens need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Russia?
Cypriot citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Cypriot citizens stay in Russia?
Cypriot citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Cyprus?
The Russian embassy in Cyprus is in Nicosia.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
Russian citizens need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.
Can Cypriot citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Cypriot citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.