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Cyprus visa for Syrian citizens

Visa required

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

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 Syrian citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus

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

The nearest Cypriot missions to Damascus are in Amman, Jordan (177 km from Damascus), Tel Aviv, Israel (213 km) and Cairo, Egypt (613 km). Cyprus sets which of its missions takes applications from Syria; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Syria

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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 Syria 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 Syrian citizens can stay in Cyprus

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

How Syrian citizens apply

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

Cypriot citizens travelling to Syria

Cypriot citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

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

Is there an embassy of Cyprus in Syria?

No. Cyprus has no embassy in Syria. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Amman, Jordan, 177 km from Damascus.

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 Syria?

Cypriot citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Syrian citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?

No; Syrian 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.