Cyprus has officially confirmed that citizens of all European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) member states can enter the Mediterranean country in 2026 without a visa for short stays. In addition, more than 60 non-EU countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, United Arab Emirates, and Brazil, also qualify for visa-free access of up to 90 days, according to DOBDA, an immigration service.
Visa-Free Access for EU and EEA Citizens
All EU and EEA nationals are automatically covered under the visa-free arrangement. This means travelers from countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and others within the bloc can enter Cyprus for tourism or business without prior visa application.
Non-EU Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Travel
The exemption spans several regions. From the Americas, nationals of the United States, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, the Bahamas, and Barbados, along with several other Caribbean and Central American nations, are all covered. Travellers from the Asia-Pacific region also benefit, with citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Israel, and Taiwan among those who can enter Cyprus without a visa for short-term stays.
In Europe, non-EU countries on the list include the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City, and a number of Balkan states, as noted by CyprusVisa. From the Middle East and Africa, the visa-free policy applies to citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Seychelles, and Mauritius.
Schengen Visa Holders Also Qualify
Cypriot authorities separately confirmed that travellers who hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen Type C visa that has already been used at least once are not required to apply for an additional Cyprus visa before travelling. This provision extends the reach of the exemption to a broader pool of travellers who may not hold passports from the listed countries but carry qualifying Schengen documentation.
Official Guidance and Further Information
The updated guidance is intended to give international travellers clearer information on Cyprus's entry requirements and help them determine in advance whether a visa application is necessary before departure. For the complete list of visa-exempt nationalities, including specific conditions for holders of diplomatic and service passports, travellers are advised to consult the official directory published by the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the largest gaming house resort in Europe opened on the east Mediterranean island of Cyprus, with the authorities hoping it will attract an extra high-spending 300,000 tourists annually. The complex, in the southern coastal city of Limassol, took three years to build at a cost of more than €637 million, and currently employs 2,000 staff.
