South Africa
Cyprus
Cyprus visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Cyprus visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gov.cy
Which Cyprus visa?
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.
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 South Africa
Cyprus has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Cypriot citizens travelling to South Africa
CyprusSouth Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa 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 South Africa 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).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Cyprus
How long South African citizens may stay in Cyprus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
In South Africa, applications go to the Cypriot embassy in Pretoria, or to a visa centre acting for Cyprus; fees, documents and processing times are published by Cyprus.
Cypriot citizens travelling to South Africa
Cypriot citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
South African citizens need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.
Where is the Cypriot embassy in South Africa?
The Cypriot embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
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 South Africa?
Cypriot citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can South African citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?
No; South African 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.