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Cyprus visa for Saudi citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 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.

Cypriot missions in Saudi Arabia

Cyprus has 1 mission in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

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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.

Saudi 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Saudi citizens can stay in Cyprus

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

How Saudi citizens apply

In Saudi Arabia, applications go to the Cypriot embassy in Riyadh, or to a visa centre acting for Cyprus; fees, documents and processing times are published by Cyprus.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

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

Where is the Cypriot embassy in Saudi Arabia?

The Cypriot embassy in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh.

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 Saudi Arabia?

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

Can Saudi citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?

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

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.