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United Kingdom visa for Cypriot citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 180 days

Before flying to the United Kingdom, Cypriot citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

Maximum stay
180 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk

Which United Kingdom visa?

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£20
Processing time
Usually within a day, up to 3 working days

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation

All visa types for the United Kingdom

For the ETA, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.

Where to apply in Cyprus

  • High Commission of the United Kingdom in Nicosia

    High Commission · Nicosia

    Alexandrou Palli, 1587 Λευκωσία - Lefkoşa

    Today · Closed

British citizens travelling to Cyprus

United KingdomCyprus Visa-free, 90 days Cyprus visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Travel advice for the United Kingdom

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

Cypriot citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Cypriot citizens can stay in the United Kingdom

Cypriot citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.

How Cypriot citizens apply

Cypriot citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Cypriot citizens

Ireland admits Cypriot citizens visa-free.

British citizens travelling to Cyprus

British citizens can visit Cyprus without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Before flying to the United Kingdom, Cypriot citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

How long can Cypriot citizens stay in the United Kingdom?

Cypriot citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.

How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.

Do British citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

British citizens can visit Cyprus without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Cypriot citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; Cypriot citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.

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.