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Cyprus visa for Ethiopian citizens

Visa required

Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Cyprus.

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

For the tourist visa, Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90. 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 Ethiopian citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus

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

The nearest Cypriot missions to Addis Ababa are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1,937 km from Addis Ababa), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (2,388 km) and Cairo, Egypt (2,467 km). Cyprus sets which of its missions takes applications from Ethiopia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Ethiopia

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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.

Ethiopian citizens planning a trip to Cyprus can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Ethiopian citizens can stay in Cyprus

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

How Ethiopian citizens apply

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

Cypriot citizens travelling to Ethiopia

Ethiopia issues Cypriot citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Cyprus.

Is there an embassy of Cyprus in Ethiopia?

No. Cyprus has no embassy in Ethiopia. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1,937 km from Addis Ababa.

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 Ethiopia?

Ethiopia issues Cypriot citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Ethiopian citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?

No; Ethiopian 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.