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Cyprus visa for Eritrean citizens

Visa required

Eritrean citizens need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Cyprus visa?

Short-stay visa (Category C)

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.

All visa types for Cyprus

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 Eritrean citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus

Cyprus has no embassy or consulate in Eritrea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Cypriot missions to Asmara are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1,319 km from Asmara), Cairo, Egypt (1,817 km) and Amman, Jordan (1,873 km). Cyprus sets which of its missions takes applications from Eritrea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Eritrea

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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.

Before travelling from Eritrea to Cyprus, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Cyprus

How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Cyprus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Eritrean citizens apply

Cyprus has no embassy or career consulate in Eritrea. Eritrean citizens apply through a mission of Cyprus accredited to Eritrea from abroad; the official visa portal of Cyprus names the right place.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Eritrea

Cypriot citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Cyprus.

Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Eritrean citizens need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Cyprus in Eritrea?

No. Cyprus has no embassy in Eritrea. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1,319 km from Asmara.

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 Eritrea?

Cypriot citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.

Can Eritrean citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?

No; Eritrean citizens need a visa for Cyprus obtained in advance.

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.