Cyprus
United States
United States visa for Cypriot citizens
Entry requirement
Cypriot citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
Where Cypriot citizens apply for a visa for the United States
United States has no embassy or consulate in Cyprus on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 248 km
- Consulate of the United States in Adana272 km
Girne Bulvarı 212, 01285 Adana
- Embassy of the United States in Damascus325 km
شارع المنصور 2, دمشق
The nearest US missions to Nicosia are in Beirut, Lebanon (248 km from Nicosia), Adana, Turkey (272 km) and Damascus, Syria (325 km). The United States sets which of its missions takes applications from Cyprus; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
US visas issued to citizens of Cyprus
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 4,770 | 4,471 |
| Student (F, M) | 166 | 166 |
| Exchange (J) | 125 | 71 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 77 | 112 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 102 | 86 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 167 | 200 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 5,409 | 5,109 |
| 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%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Cyprus anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Cyprus.
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
US citizens travelling to Cyprus
United StatesCyprus Visa-free, 90 days Cyprus visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Cypriot citizens planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cypriot citizens can stay in the United States
How long Cypriot citizens may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cypriot citizens apply
The United States has no embassy or career consulate in Cyprus. Cypriot citizens apply through a mission of the United States accredited to Cyprus from abroad; the official visa portal of the United States names the right place.
The United States’ neighbours for Cypriot citizens
Mexico admits Cypriot citizens visa-free.
US citizens travelling to Cyprus
US citizens do not need a visa for Cyprus: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for the United States?
Cypriot citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of the United States in Cyprus?
No. The United States has no embassy in Cyprus. The nearest US embassy is in Beirut, Lebanon, 248 km from Nicosia.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
US citizens do not need a visa for Cyprus: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Cypriot citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Cypriot citizens need a visa for the United States 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.