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Cyprus visa for Yemeni citizens

Visa required

Cyprus requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

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 Yemeni citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus

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

The nearest Cypriot missions to Sanaa are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1,072 km from Sanaa), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (1,469 km) and Muscat, Oman (1,750 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Yemen is decided by Cyprus, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Yemen

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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.

Yemeni 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Yemeni citizens can stay in Cyprus

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

How Yemeni citizens apply

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

Cypriot citizens travelling to Yemen

Yemen requires Cypriot citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Yemen and Cyprus.

Frequently asked questions

Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Cyprus requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Cyprus in Yemen?

No. Cyprus has no embassy in Yemen. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1,072 km from Sanaa.

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 Yemen?

Yemen requires Cypriot citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Yemeni citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?

No; Yemeni 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.