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Cyprus visa for Kenyan citizens

Visa required

Kenyan 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 Kenyan citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus

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

Measured from Nairobi, Cypriot embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (2,873 km), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (3,080 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (3,434 km). Cyprus sets which of its missions takes applications from Kenya; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Kenya

CyprusKenya Visa-free, 90 days Kenya visa for citizens of Cyprus

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.

Kenyan 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 Kenyan citizens can stay in Cyprus

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

How Kenyan citizens apply

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

Cypriot citizens travelling to Kenya

Cypriot citizens can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Cyprus.

Is there an embassy of Cyprus in Kenya?

No. Cyprus has no embassy in Kenya. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 2,873 km from Nairobi.

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 Kenya?

Cypriot citizens can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Kenyan citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?

No; Kenyan 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.