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Cyprus visa for Russian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

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

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gov.cy

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.

Cypriot missions in Russia

  • Embassy of Cyprus in Moscow

    Embassy · Moscow

    Поварская улица 9, Moscow

  • Consulate General of Cyprus in Saint Petersburg

    Consulate General · Saint Petersburg

    Today 09:00–16:30

All missions of Cyprus in Russia

Cyprus has 2 missions in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow. Consulates: Saint Petersburg.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Russia

CyprusRussia e-Visa Russia 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.

Before travelling from Russia 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Russian citizens can stay in Cyprus

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

How Russian citizens apply

In Russia, applications go to the Cypriot embassy in Moscow and the consulate in Saint Petersburg, or to a visa centre acting for Cyprus; fees, documents and processing times are published by Cyprus.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Russia

Russia requires a visa from Cypriot citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

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

Where is the Cypriot embassy in Russia?

The Cypriot embassy in Russia is in Moscow; there is also a consulate in Saint Petersburg.

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 Russia?

Russia requires a visa from Cypriot citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Can Russian citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?

No; Russian 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.