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Cyprus visa for Nigerian citizens

Visa required

Nigerian 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 Nigerian citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus

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

The nearest Cypriot missions to Abuja are in Cairo, Egypt (3,396 km from Abuja), Athens, Greece (3,603 km) and Barcelona, Spain (3,635 km). Cyprus sets which of its missions takes applications from Nigeria; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Nigeria

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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.

For a trip from Nigeria to Cyprus, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Nigerian citizens can stay in Cyprus

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

How Nigerian citizens apply

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

Cypriot citizens travelling to Nigeria

Nigeria requires a visa from Cypriot citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Cyprus.

Is there an embassy of Cyprus in Nigeria?

No. Cyprus has no embassy in Nigeria. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Cairo, Egypt, 3,396 km from Abuja.

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 Nigeria?

Nigeria requires a visa from Cypriot citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Can Nigerian citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?

No; Nigerian 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.