🇨🇾 Cyprus · Tourism
Schengen-equivalent Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 25–40 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €2,179 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.cy/en/information/visas/.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Work experience
https://www.gov.cy/en/information/visas/ · verified 2026-06-08
Age range
https://www.gov.cy/en/information/visas/ · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://www.gov.cy/en/information/visas/ · verified 2026-06-08
Open to all nationalities
https://www.gov.cy/en/information/visas/ · verified 2026-06-08
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.