Sri Lanka
Cyprus
Cyprus visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Cyprus requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Cyprus visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
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.
Where Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus
Cyprus has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate of Cyprus in Kathmandu2,381 km
Kanti Path, Kathmandu
- Consulate General of Cyprus in Karachi2,414 km
Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan Road, Karachi
- Embassy of Cyprus in Muscat2,942 km
سكة 3021 1798, Muscat
Measured from Colombo, Cypriot embassies and consulates are closest in Kathmandu, Nepal (2,381 km), Karachi, Pakistan (2,414 km) and Muscat, Oman (2,942 km). Cyprus sets which of its missions takes applications from Sri Lanka; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Cypriot citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
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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.
Before travelling from Sri Lanka 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Cyprus
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Cyprus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Cyprus has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Cyprus accredited to Sri Lanka from abroad; the official visa portal of Cyprus names the right place.
Cypriot citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Cypriot citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
Cyprus requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Cyprus in Sri Lanka?
No. Cyprus has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest Cypriot consulate is in Kathmandu, Nepal, 2,381 km from Colombo.
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 Sri Lanka?
Cypriot citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.