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Cyprus visa for Tanzanian citizens

Visa required

Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Cyprus.

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

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.

Where Tanzanian citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus

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

Measured from Dodoma, Cypriot embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (2,320 km), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (3,633 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (3,962 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Tanzania is decided by Cyprus, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Tanzania

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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 Tanzania 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 Tanzanian citizens can stay in Cyprus

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

How Tanzanian citizens apply

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

Cypriot citizens travelling to Tanzania

Cypriot citizens do not need a visa for Tanzania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Cyprus.

Is there an embassy of Cyprus in Tanzania?

No. Cyprus has no embassy in Tanzania. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 2,320 km from Dodoma.

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 Tanzania?

Cypriot citizens do not need a visa for Tanzania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can Tanzanian citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?

No; Tanzanian 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.