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<= span class=3D"aui-icon aui-icon-small aui-iconfont-info confluence-informat= ion-macro-icon">04.01.2023
COVID-19 travel restrictions were lifted in Cyprus. Providing proof of v= accination, recovery from COVID-19 or negative test results is not required= .
Learn more:
Cyprus Coronavirus<=
br>Travel protocol<=
br>
Contact point for Cyprus:
COVID-19 call centre, available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 Cypr= us Time) at 1474 (calls within Cyprus) and at +357 22 285757 (calls from ab= road).=E2=80=AFThis service provides direct, timely and comprehensive infor= mation regarding all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.
Dedicated email address: =E2=80=AFtravel2022@visitcyprus.com=
Facebook Messenger: https://www.face= book.com/VisitCyprus.cy
________________________________________________________________________= ______________________
07.06.2022
COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted in Cyprus. Providing proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or negative test r= esults is no longer required.
Learn more:
Cyprus Coronavirus<=
br>Travel protocol<=
br>
Contact point for Cyprus:
COVID-19 call centre, available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 Cypr= us Time) at 1474 (calls within Cyprus) and at +357 22 285757 (calls from ab= road).=E2=80=AFThis service provides direct, timely and comprehensive infor= mation regarding all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.
Dedicated email address: =E2=80=AFtravel2022@visitcyprus.com=
Facebook Messenger: https://www.face= book.com/VisitCyprus.cy
COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted in Cyprus. Providing proof= of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or negative test results is no long= er required.
Learn more:
Cyprus Coronavirus<=
br>Travel protocol<=
br>
Contact point for Cyprus:
COVID-19 call centre, available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 Cypr= us Time) at 1474 (calls within Cyprus) and at +357 22 285757 (calls from ab= road).=E2=80=AFThis service provides direct, timely and comprehensive infor= mation regarding all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.
Dedicated email address: =E2=80=AFtravel2022@visitcyprus.com=
Facebook Messenger: https://www.face= book.com/VisitCyprus.cy
COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted in Cyprus. Providing proof= of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or negative test results is no long= er required.
________________________________________________________________________= ________________
17.05.2022
All passengers, regardless of their age and country of = departure, can enter Cyprus without being subject to testing or quarantine = if they provide one of the following documents:
Travellers can show proof or full vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 = with one of the following:
Travellers who do not hold any of these documents will be subject to a f= ine.
Note: all travellers might be subject= to random testing upon arrival, free of= charge. Self-isolation is not required until test results become available= (they are sent via text message by Cyprus' authorities). Travellers who te= st positive to COVID-19 must quarantine for 7 days. Quarantine can be short= ened to 5 days after a negative test result, performed at own cost.
Children younger than 12 are exempt f= rom testing requirements.
Learn more:
Cyprus Coronavirus<=
br>Cyprus Coronavirus -=
travel protocol
Contact point for Cyprus:
COVID-19 call centre, available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 Cypr= us Time) at 1474 (calls within Cyprus) and at +357 22 285757 (calls from ab= road).=E2=80=AFThis service provides direct, timely and comprehensive infor= mation regarding all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.
Dedicated email address: =E2=80=AFtravel2022@visitcyprus.com=
Facebook Messenger: https://www.face= book.com/VisitCyprus.cy
All passengers, regardless of their age and country of = departure, can enter Cyprus without being subject to testing or quarantine = if they provide one of the following documents:
Travellers can show proof or full vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 = with one of the following:
Travellers who do not hold any of these documents will be subject to a f= ine.
Note: all travellers might be subject= to random testing upon arrival, free of= charge. Self-isolation is not required until test results become available= (they are sent via text message by Cyprus' authorities). Travellers who te= st positive to COVID-19 must quarantine for 7 days. Quarantine can be short= ened to 5 days after a negative test result, performed at own cost.
Children younger than 12 are exempt f= rom testing requirements.
Learn more:
Cyprus Coronavirus<=
br>Cyprus Coronavirus -=
travel protocol
Contact point for Cyprus:
COVID-19 call centre, available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 Cypr= us Time) at 1474 (calls within Cyprus) and at +357 22 285757 (calls from ab= road).=E2=80=AFThis service provides direct, timely and comprehensive infor= mation regarding all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.
Dedicated email address: =E2=80=AFtravel2022@visitcyprus.com=
Facebook Messenger: https://www.face= book.com/VisitCyprus.cy
Travellers are advised to consult airports' websites, or to call +357 25= 123022.
In Cyprus, providing proof of full vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 o= r a negative test result is only required to access nursing homes, health s= tructures, rehabilitation centres and accommodation facilities for vulnerab= le groups.
Details on the requirements of the documents to provide are available in= the section National use of COVID-19 = Certificates.
Learn more:
VisitCyprus
<=
a class=3D"external-link" href=3D"https://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/=
news/774-covid19-travel-protocol" rel=3D"nofollow">Cyprus Coronavirus - tra=
vel protocol
Currently, there are no restrictio= ns on movement. Travellers can access all services and facilities in Cyprus= . Providing proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or negative test r= esults is not required.
The use of protective facemasks is= mandatory for everyone aged 12 or over in all indoor public places, includ= ing taxis, buses, diving/safari jeeps, lifts, theatres, malls, etc.<= /p>
Using double surgical masks or KN9= 5 / FFP2 masks is recommended. Fabric masks should be avoided.
Wearing facemasks is mandatory.
In Cyprus, dedicated COVID-19 hosp= itals wards and quarantine hotels are available for travellers who test pos= itive to COVID-19 during their stay.
People who have COVID-19 must quar= antine for 7 days, and a rapid antigen test is not re= quired to end the quarantine. They can shorten the quarantine if no symptom= s arise and if they perform a negative molecular (PCR) test on day 5.
Mandatory self-isolation for close= contacts (close physical contact at a distance of less than 2 metres and f= or longer than 15 minutes) of confirmed COVID-19 cases no longer applies. F= or close contacts who are not fully vaccinated or have not recently recover= ed from COVID-19, performing a self-test on day 3 and on day 5 is compulsor= y. In other cases, it is recommended.
Learn more:
Cyprus Coronavirus - travel protocol
Announcement of=
the Ministry of Health
Guidance for isolation of close =
contacts
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
Cyprus is allowing entry from four sets of countries of origin, accordin= g to epidemiological criteria. To check whether you can enter Cyprus, pleas= e use the quick-check tool on th= e official website of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism
________________________________________________________________________= _________________
07.03.2022
Document checklist
All passengers, regardless of their age and country of = departure, must provide all the following documents:
Travellers who do not hold an EUDCC must follow the travel protocol= depending on the colour attributed to the country of departure. Standards are set b= y the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), and by Cyp= rus' Ministry of Health for countries not included on the ECDC's list.
Travellers are advised to consult travel measures on Cyprus' = information page on COVID-19.
Note: all travellers might be subject to rando= m testing upon arrival, free of charge.
Important: in Cyprus, 'EU Digital COVID Certificates' (EUDCC) issued by = EU and Schengen Associated countries are only acc= epted in digital format.
Travellers can enter Cyprus without additional testing requirements, reg= ardless of their country of departure, if their EUDCC (or equivalent docume= nt) contains one of the following:
Certificates e= quivalent to the 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDC= C) are also accepted, if they meet the same requirements listed above for t= he EUDCC.
Travellers who do not hold an EUDCC or equivalent documents certifying f= ull vaccination or recovery must verify and comply with the travel protocol<= span> based on the classification of their country of departure= .
Important: vaccination certificates i= ssued by EU and Schengen Associated countries are only accepted in the form= of a digital EUDCC.
Travellers aged 12 and above from green countr= ies can enter Cyprus if they provide a negative = result to a pre-departure molecular (PCR) test, valid 72 hours, or to a rap= id antigen test, valid 24 hours. Tests must be performed by a certified lab= oratory.
Travellers aged 12 and above from red countrie= s must fulfill all the following requirements:= p>
Travel for people aged 12 and over from grey c= ountries (Special Licence) is only allowed for:<= /p>
Learn more:
Cyprus Coronavirus<=
br>Cyprus Coronavirus -=
travel protocol
Cyprus Coronavirus =
- country categories
Cyprus Coro=
navirus - decrees
Cyprus Coronavirus - important announcements
Contact point for Cyprus:
COVID-19 call centre, available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 Cypr= us Time) at 1474 (calls within Cyprus) and at +357 22 285757 (calls from ab= road).=E2=80=AFThis service provides direct, timely and comprehensive infor= mation regarding all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.
Dedicated email address: =E2=80=AFtravel2022@visitcyprus.com= .
______________________
You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this c= ountry on the IATA website.
You can also find information about your passenger rights on our portal for citizens.
Documents you need to tra=
vel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
Entry rules
Travellers from the countries listed on cyprusflightpass.gov.cy can ente= r Cyprus without further restrictions if they provide the documents request= ed (see the checklist below).
Travellers who do not hold an 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) or = equivalent documents must follow the travel protocol depen= ding on the colour attrib= uted to the country of departure. Standards are set by the European Cen= tre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), and by Cyprus' Ministry of H= ealth for countries not included on the ECDC's list.
Travel from grey count= ries (Special Permission) is only allowed to the foll= owing categories:
Travellers from grey countries who do not hold proof of full vaccination= or recovery from COVID-19 must:
Travellers are advised to consult travel measures on Cyprus' = information page on COVID-19.
Note: all travellers might be subject to rando= m testing upon arrival, free of charge.
Document checklist
All passengers, regardless of their age and country of = departure, must provide all the following documents:
Learn more:
Cyprus Coronavirus<=
br>Cyprus Coronavirus -=
travel protocol
Cyprus Coronavirus =
- country categories
Cyprus Coro=
navirus - decrees
Cyprus Coronavirus - important announcements
Contact point:
COVID-19 call centre, available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 Cypr= us Time) at 1474 (within Cyprus) and at +357 22 285757 (calls from abroad).= This service provides direct, timely and comprehensive information regardi= ng all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.
Dedicated email address: travel2022@visitc= yprus.com
______________________
You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this c= ountry on the IATA website.
You can also find information about your passenger rights on our portal for citizens.
Documents you need to tra=
vel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Cypriot citizens to exercise cau= tion when travelling abroad and to check in advance to make sure they are a= ware of the entry regulations and other measures that apply in their county= of destination.
Cypriot citizens who are currently abroad, or intend to travel abroad fo=
r any reason, are encouraged to register on the website <=
a class=3D"external-link" href=3D"http://www.connect2cy@gov.cy/" rel=3D"nof=
ollow">www.connect2cy@gov.cy
Passengers intending returning to Cyprus must comply with the rules listed =
on the sections Travelling from EU and=
Schengen Associated countries, or from outside EU and Schengen Associated countries, depending on their =
country of departure.
In case of an emergency:
Cypriot citizens may contact the numbers below.
Contact details for our Diplomatic Missions are available through the re= levant section of our website.
+35 7 22651113 (8:30 - 15:00, Monday - Friday)
+35 7 99660129 (outside working hours*)
+35 7 22801000 (8:30 - 15:00, Monday - Friday)
* The Duty Officer's line is reachable outside office hours and is intended=
to provide assistance in emergency situations.
Please, consult cyp=
rusflightpass.gov.cy/en/important-information:
Transit passengers do not need to app= ly and obtain a CyprusFlightPass.
SafePass
In all indoor and outdoor areas and premises where, subject to the dista= ncing measures, more than 25 people may gather at any time, it is required = that people aged 6 and above shall hold a 'SafePass'. Conditions by age:
The document has to be displayed, together with proof of identification,= by all residents and visitors at hotels, restaurants, cafes or bars, place= s of worship, theatres and cinemas, shopping malls, gyms, retirement homes,= beauty salons, beaches, food stores, archaeological sites and other public= venues.
An 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) of vaccination or recovery can also be used to gener= ate a SafePass.
Non-residents entering legally the Re= public of Cyprus:
(a) using Larnaca and Pafos Airports may present the <= strong>Cyprus Flight Pass obtained on the&= nbsp;www.cyprusflightpass.gov.cy platform; and
(b) using legal sea points of entry if they are cruise passengers, they = should use their disembarkment card and if they are passengers of recreatio= nal craft, they should have the proof they obtain from their Marina Operato= r subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Transports, Communications a= nd Works and the Deputy Ministry of Shipping.
When these documents are based on a negative test result, they are valid= for 7 days and must be renewed with an additional negative molecular or ra= pid antigen test.
Note: as of 8 March, rules to access public places will= depend on how they are classified according to a new protocol: hi= gh risk, medium risk, low risk, and short stay areas.
In high-risk places (with more than 150 attendees: entertainment and catering establishments, = music and dance venues, events; nursing homes and hospitals), everyone rega= rdless of proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 must provide a neg= ative result to a molecular test (valid 48 hours) or to a rapid antigen tes= t (24 hours). Children aged 6-17 must provide a test result valid 72 hours.=
In medium-risk places (with less than 150 attendees: entertainment and catering establishments= , music and dance venues, events; tourist accommodations; stadiums; places = of worship; gyms; casinos):
In low-risk places = (theatres, amphitheatres, cinemas, performance venues; schools; shopping ma= lls; gaming and betting establishments; shops):
The SafePass is not required to access short s= tay areas for essential needs:
Learn more:
Implementation of the =E2=80=9FSafePass=CB=AE Decision as of 10 May=
FA=
Qs on measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic
Cyprus Coronavirus - decrees
Cyprus Coronavirus - important announcements=
a>
The use of protective facemasks is mandatory for all people older than 6= , in all indoor (i.e. taxis, buses, diving/safari jeeps, lifts, theatres, m= alls, etc.) and outdoor public places.
Areas such as restaurants, coffee shops, bars, snack bars, lobby bars, e= tc., where people are seated whilst consuming food and beverage are exclude= d from this provision. The same applies while on the beach, swimming pools = and instances where people are exercising. Travellers should always consult= the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health (in Greek)=
Using double surgical masks or KN95 / FFP2 masks is recommended. Fabric = masks should be avoided.
Physical distancing measures apply so that people who do not belong to t= he same travel group maintain a reasonable distance from each other (the mi= nimum area occupied per person should be 2 square metres outdoors, and 3 sq= uare metres indoors).
Mass events, gatherings, school events and celebrations, demonstrations,= parades, concerts and festivals in public or private places are prohobited= , except for events for which the Ministry of Health has issued guidelines.=
Celebrations in schools and festive events in shopping malls (outdoors a= nd indoors) are suspended.
Gatherings in private venues are limited to 20 people, excluding childre= n up to 12 years of age (provided that the total number does not exceed 30)= .
Weddings, christenings, funerals and events in catering establishments a= nd reception venues can be celebrated if the following rules are respected:=
Conferences and trade fairs are allowed at 50% capacity of the premises,= and in observance of the guidelines set out by the Ministry of Health.
Employees and passengers aged 6 and above must hold a SafePass.
The use of protective facemasks is mandatory both for employees and pass= engers in all transport means.
Find out more:
OPEN=
WITH LIMITATIONS
During indoors and outdoors religiouse services:
People who have COVID-19 must quarantine for 10 days.
People who are close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases must self-isol= ate in the following cases:
After day 7 following the first contact, self-isolation can finish with = a negative result to a molecular (PCR) test.
As of 8 March:
Learn more:
Guidance for =
isolation
Guidance for isolation of close contacts =
;
Guida=
nce for discharge and ending of isolation
Rapid tests
FAQs
OPEN=
WITH LIMITATIONS
In shops and malls:
Farmers' markets must respecte the guidelines of the Ministry of Health;= they operate at 50% capacity; a 1.5m distance between people is observed.<= /p>
OPEN=
WITH LIMITATIONS
Access is allowed to:
OPEN=
WITH LIMITATIONS
In restaurants and other venues where dancing is permitted, access is al= lowed to:
In all catering establishments (restaurants, taverns, bars, pubs, snack = bars, cafes) without a dance floor, access is allowed to:
Further details are available in the protocol for= catering and entertainment establishments.
OPEN=
WITH LIMITATIONS
Concerts and festivals in public or private places are prohibited, excep= t for events for which the Ministry of Health has issued guidelines.
Casinos operate at 50% capacity, and customers must hold a SafePass.
The operation of archaeological sites, museums and historic sites, visua= l art places and galleries is permitted subject to the guidelines of the Mi= nistry of Health.
Theatres, cinemas and performance halls operate at 75% capacity and dist= ancing measures must be respected. Access is allowed to:
In entertainment, music and dance venues where dancing is permitted, acc= ess is allowed to:
Further details are available in the protocol for= catering and entertainment establishments.
OPEN=
WITH LIMITATIONS
Only in urgent, exceptional cases, holders of a negative lab rapid test = result (valid 24 hours) who were authorized by the structures' management c= an also access.
The operation of hairdressing salons, barbershops, beauty centres and ta= ttooing shops is permitted subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Hea= lth.
Moreover, in all indoor and outdoor areas and premises where subject to = the distancing measures, more than 20 people may gather at any time, includ= ing the employees, it is required that people aged 12 and above must hold a= SafePass.
OPEN=
WITH LIMITATIONS
Access to parks, beaches, squares, excursion sites, marinas, zoos and na= ture trails is permitted.
Hygiene measures are in place and distancing measures must be respected.=
Organised group camping is suspended.
Protocols available on www.pio.gov.cy (in= Greek) and on www.pio.gov.cy/eng (in English)
Also the Destination Protocol is available on various l= anguages.
Persons who enter reception and hospitality centres for asylum seekers s= hould hold a SafePass.
Cyprus is allowing entry from four sets of countries of origin, accordin=
g to epidemiological criteria. To check whether you can enter Cyprus, pleas=
e use the quick-check tool on th=
e official website of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism
Before starting your journey, please check visa requirements for your desti=
nation at: The Schengen visa
________________________________________________________________________= ______________
13.01.2022
Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in Cyprus<= /p>
Important: in Cyprus, the 'EU Digital COVID Certificate= ' (EUDCC) is required to access some public space= s, such as bars and restaurants, museums, swimming pools, large ev= ents. Please, consult the Measures= section for further details. Travellers are strongly adv= ised to carry relevant certificates at all times.
Travel alert: until 31 January, in addition to the regu= lar protocol described below, all travellers olde= r than 12 must:
Mandatory travel documentation
All passengers, regardless of their age and country of = departure, must submit all the information and documents required to obtain= the CyprusFlightPass= within 48 hours before starting their journey.
If the web platform is temporarily unavailable, travellers must print an= d fill in the required Passenger Locator Form, downloadable at <= /span>cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/upload= /forms.
Children under 12 are exempt from tes= ting requirements, but must hold a CyprusFlightPass.
Entry requirements depend on 2 elements:
Important: travellers from grey countries must = ;quarantine for 14 days when they= enter Cyprus, even if they are fully vaccinated. Only certain categories o= f travellers can enter Cyprus from grey countries. Currently, no EU or Sche= ngen Associated countries are categorized as grey.
Travellers are advised to consult travel measures on Cyprus' = information page on COVID-19.
Note: all travellers might be subject to rando= m testing upon arrival, free of charge.
Important: in Cyprus, 'EU Digital COVID Certificates' (EUDCC) issued by = EU and Schengen Associated countries are only acc= epted in digital format.
Travellers can enter Cyprus without additional testing requirements, reg= ardless of their country of departure, if their EUDCC contains one of the f= ollowing:
Travellers who hold an EUDCC with a negative r= esult to a molecular (PCR) test, performed within 72 hours before = travelling, must respect the travel protocol based on the = colour attributed to their country of departure.
Travellers who do not hold an 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) cer= tifying full vaccination or recovery must verify and comply with the&= nbsp;travel prot= ocol based on the classification of their country of = departure.
Important: vaccination certificates i= ssued by EU and Schengen Associated countries are only accepted in the form= of a digital EUDCC.
Travellers from orange countries can enter Cyprus if they provide a =
negative test result, performed by a certified laboratory within 7=
2 hours before departure. Important:
Exception: Cypriot citizens, their sp= ouses and minor children, as well as legal residents in Cyprus travelling f= rom orange countries can perform the test at own costs after entering Cypru= s, but must self-isolate until they get a negative result. This applies onl= y to the following categories of Cypriot citizens and legal residents:
Travellers from red countries&n= bsp;who enter Cyprus must:
Exception: Cypriot citizens, their sp= ouses and minor children, as well as legal residents in Cyprus travelling f= rom red countries can perform the test at own costs upon arrival, remain in= quarantine and perform a second test after 72 hours. The quarantine is lif= ted if the result of the second test is negative. This applies only to the = following categories of Cypriot citizens and legal residents:
Learn more:
Cyprus Coronavirus<=
br>Cyprus Coronavirus -=
travel protocol
Cyprus Coronavirus =
- country categories
Cyprus Coro=
navirus - decrees
Cyprus Coronavirus - important announcements
Contact point for Cyprus:
COVID-19 call centre, available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 Cypr= us Time) at 1474 (calls within Cyprus) and at +357 22 285757 (calls from ab= road).=E2=80=AFThis service provides direct, timely and comprehensive infor= mation regarding all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.
Dedicated email address: =E2=80=AFtravel2021@visitcyprus.com= .
Travel alert: until 31 January, in addition to the regu= lar protocol described below, all travellers olde= r than 12 must:
Mandatory travel documentation
All passengers, regardless of their age and country of = departure, must submit all the information and documents required to obtain= the CyprusFlightPass= within 48 hours before starting their journey.
If the web platform is temporarily unavailable, travellers must print an= d fill in the required Passenger Locator Form, downloadable at <= /span>cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/upload= /forms.
Children under 12 are exempt from tes= ting requirements, but must hold a CyprusFlightPass.
Entry requirements depend on 2 elements:
Travellers are advised to consult travel measures on Cyprus' = information page on COVID-19.
Note: all travellers might be subject to rando= m testing upon arrival, free of charge.
Travellers from countries listed on cyprusflightpass.gov.cy can enter Cy= prus without further restrictions if they hold an 'EU Digital COVID Certifi= cate' (EUDCC) or equivalent document certifying that:
Important: vaccination certificates issued by EU or Schengen Associated = countries are only accepted in the form of a digital EUDCC.
Note: travel f= rom grey countries is only allowed to the fo= llowing categories:
Travellers from grey countries must quarantine= for 14 days upon arrival, even if they are full= y vaccinated. Non-vaccinated citizens of EU, Schengen Associated and third = countries must perofmr a pre-departure molecular test. The other categories= of travellers have the choice to perform the test either before arrival, o= r upon arrival, at own costs.
Learn more:
Cyprus Coronavirus<=
br>Cyprus Coronavirus -=
travel protocol
Cyprus Coronavirus =
- country categories
Cyprus Coro=
navirus - decrees
Cyprus Coronavirus - important announcements
Contact point:
COVID-19 call centre, available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 Cypr= us Time) at 1474 (within Cyprus) and at +357 22 285757 (calls from abroad).= This service provides direct, timely and comprehensive information regardi= ng all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.
Dedicated email address: travel2021@visitc= yprus.com
In light of the continuing spread globally of coronavirus COVID-19 and g= iven its classification by the World Health Organisation as a pandemic, the= Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Cypriot citizens to exercise caution w= hen travelling abroad and to check in advance to make sure they are aware o= f the entry regulations and other measures that apply in their county of de= stination.
Cypriot citizens who are currently abroad, or intend to travel abroad fo=
r any reason, are encouraged to register on the website <=
a class=3D"external-link" href=3D"http://www.connect2cy@gov.cy/" rel=3D"nof=
ollow">www.connect2cy@gov.cy
It should be noted that passengers intending to arrive/return to Cyprus wil=
l be required to comply with the applicable process, register at =
;https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy an=
d meet the requirements for entry to Cyprus foreseen by relevant Decrees an=
d Decisions of the Council of Ministers.
Relevant decrees, announcements, press releases and information publishe= d by the Ministry of Health and other competent Authorities and Services of= the Republic of Cyprus, are available from the dedicated website&nbs= p;https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/
In case of an emergency:
Cypriot citizens may contact the numbers below.
Contact details for our Diplomatic Missions are available through the re= levant section of our website.
+35 7 22651113 (8:30 - 15:00, Monday - Friday)
+35 7 99660129 (outside working hours*)
+35 7 22801000 (8:30 - 15:00, Monday - Friday)
* The Duty Officer=E2=80=99s line is reachable outside office hours and is =
intended to provide assistance in emergency situations.
Please, consult cyp=
rusflightpass.gov.cy/en/important-information:
Transit passengers do not need to app= ly and obtain a CyprusFlightPass.
SafePass
In all indoor and outdoor areas and premises where, subject to the dista= ncing measures, more than 20 people may gather at any time, it is required = that people aged 6 and above shall hold a 'SafePass'. Conditions by age:
The document has to be displayed, together with proof of identification,= by all residents and visitors at hotels, restaurants, cafes or bars, place= s of worship, theatres and cinemas, shopping malls, gyms, retirement homes,= beauty salons, beaches, food stores, archaeological sites and other public= venues.
An 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) of vaccination or recovery can also be used to gener= ate a SafePass.
Non-residents entering legally the Re= public of Cyprus:
(a) using Larnaca and Pafos Airports may present the <= strong>Cyprus Flight Pass obtained on the&= nbsp;www.cyprusflightpass.gov.cy platform; and
(b) using legal sea points of entry if they are cruise passengers, they = should use their disembarkment card and if they are passengers of recreatio= nal craft, they should have the proof they obtain from their Marina Operato= r subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Transports, Communications a= nd Works and the Deputy Ministry of Shipping.
When these documents are based on a negative test result, they are valid= for 7 days and must be renewed with an additional negative molecular or ra= pid antigen test.
Rules listed here are valid until 31 January 2022.
Find out more:
Implementation of the =E2=80=9FSafePass=CB=AE Decision as =
of 10 May
FAQs on measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic
Cyprus Coronavirus - decrees
Cyprus Coronavirus - important announ=
cements
The use of protective facemasks is mandatory for all people older than 6= , in all indoor (i.e. taxis, buses, diving/safari jeeps, lifts, theatres, m= alls, etc.) and outdoor public places.
Areas such as restaurants, coffee shops, bars, snack bars, lobby bars, e= tc., where people are seated whilst consuming food and beverage are exclude= d from this provision. The same applies while on the beach, swimming pools = and instances where people are exercising. Travellers should always consult= the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health (in Greek)=
Using double surgical masks or KN95 / FFP2 masks is recommended. Fabric = masks should be avoided.
Physical distancing measures apply so that people who do not belong to t= he same travel group maintain a reasonable distance from each other (the mi= nimum area occupied per person should be 2 square metres outdoors, and 3 sq= uare metres indoors).
Mass events, gatherings, school events and celebrations, demonstrations,= parades, concerts and festivals in public or private places are prohobited= , except for events for which the Ministry of Health has issued guidelines.=
Celebrations in schools and festive events in shopping malls (outdoors a= nd indoors) are suspended.
Gatherings in private venues are limited to 20 people, including minor c= hildren and hosts.
Weddings, christenings, funerals and events in catering establishments a= nd reception venues can be celebrated if the following rules are respected:=
Conferences and trade fairs are allowed at 50% capacity of the premises,= and in observance of the guidelines set out by the Ministry of Health.
Employees and passengers aged 6 and above must hold a SafePass.
The use of protective facemasks is mandatory both for employees and pass= engers in all transport means.
Find out more:
OPEN=
WITH LIMITATIONS
During indoors and outdoors religiouse services:
As of 28 December 2020, the SARS-CoV-2 antigen detection tests carried o= ut by the mobile units of the Ministry of Health do not need confirmation b= y the molecular method (RT-PCR). Citizens with a positive test result will = receive the self-isolation instructions via a text message. At the same tim= e, the virus-positive person should inform his/her close contacts to self-i= solate until the Epidemiological Monitoring Unit contacts them, and send a = list with the details of his/her close contacts to contacttracing@moh.gov.cy.
Close contacts of a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case (e.g. family me= mbers, friends, colleagues) should self-isolate themselves in a well-ventil= ated room, while the other family members should stay in a separate room, i= f possible. Isolated people will receive instructions through a text messag= e by the Epidemiological Monitoring Unit and they should self-monitor their= health and check their temperature twice a day for the following 14 days f= rom the last contact. They should also maintain regular communication with = their personal doctor for the entire duration of the period.
In the case of a positive test result, the text message is considered of= ficial and these citizens have an obligation to immediately self-isolate, a= dhering to the relevant instructions provided by the Tracing Team.
Find out more:
Guidance for isolation of close contacts
Gu= idance for discharge and ending of isolation
OPEN=
WITH LIMITATIONS
In shops and malls:
Farmers' markets must respecte the guidelines of the Ministry of Health;= they operate at 50% capacity; a 1.5m distance between people is observed.<= /p>
OPEN=
WITH LIMITATIONS
Only people who have started or completed their vaccination scheme, and = for who the period required for the administration of the second or third d= ose of vaccine has not elapsed, can visit or stay at hotels and tourist acc= ommodations.
OPEN=
WITH LIMITATIONS
The operation of catering establishments is permitted subject to the gui= delines of the Ministry of Health. In addition:
OPEN=
WITH LIMITATIONS
Concerts and festivals in public or private places are prohibited, excep= t for events for which the Ministry of Health has issued guidelines.
Casinos operate at 50% capacity, and customers must hold a SafePass.
The operation of archaeological sites, museums and historic sites, visua= l art places and galleries is permitted subject to the guidelines of the Mi= nistry of Health.
Entertainment venues, music and dance clubs operate according to the fol= lowing rules:
OPEN=
WITH LIMITATIONS
Only people who have received the third or booster vaccine dose can acce= ss hospitals. In urgent, exceptional cases, holders of a negative lab rapid= test result (valid 24 hours) who were authorized by the structures' manage= ment can also access.
The operation of hairdressing salons, barbershops, beauty centres and ta= ttooing shops is permitted subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Hea= lth.
Moreover, in all indoor and outdoor areas and premises where subject to = the distancing measures, more than 20 people may gather at any time, includ= ing the employees, it is required that people aged 12 and above must hold a= SafePass.
OPEN=
WITH LIMITATIONS
Access to parks, beaches, squares, excursion sites, marinas, zoos and na= ture trails is permitted.
Hygiene measures are in place and distancing measures must be respected.=
Organised group camping is suspended.
Protocols available on www.pio.gov.cy (in= Greek) and on www.pio.gov.cy/eng (in English)
Also the Destination Protocol is available on various l= anguages.
Persons who enter reception and hospitality centres for asylum seekers s= hould hold a SafePass.
As of 29 November 2021, rapid tests are carried out by mobile units in h= igh-risk areas, regardless of individuals' age and vaccination history.
________________________________________________________________________= _________________
10.12.2021
Travel alerts:
Mandatory travel documentation
All passengers, regardless of their age and country of = departure, must submit all the information and documents required to obtain= the CyprusFlightPass within 48= hours before starting their journey.
If the web platform is temporarily unavailable, travellers must print an= d fill in the required Passenger Locator Form, downloadable at cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms.
Children under 12 are exempt from testing requirements,= but must hold a CyprusFlightPass.
Entry requirements depend on 2 elements:
Important: travellers from grey = countries must quarantine for 14 days when th= ey enter Cyprus, even if they are fully vaccinated. Only certain categories= of travellers can enter Cyprus from grey countries. Currently, no EU or Sc= hengen Associated countries are categorized as grey.
Travellers are advised to consult travel measures on Cyprus' information page on COVID-19.
Note: all travellers might be subject to random testing upon arr= ival, free of charge.
Important: in Cyprus, 'EU Digital COVID Certificates' (EUDCC) issued by = EU and Schengen Associated countries are only accepted in digital f= ormat.
Travellers can enter Cyprus without additional testing requirements, reg= ardless of their country of departure, if their EUDCC contains one of the f= ollowing:
Travellers who hold an EUDCC with a negative result to a molecul= ar (PCR) test, performed within 72 hours before travelling, must r= espect the travel proto= col based on the colour attributed to their country of departure.
Travellers who do not hold an 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) cer= tifying full vaccination or recovery must verify and comply with the travel protocol based on = the classification of their country of departure.
Important: vaccination certificates issued by EU and Sc= hengen Associated countries are only accepted in the form of a digital EUDC= C.
Travellers from orange countries can enter Cyprus if th= ey provide a negative test result, performed by a certifie= d laboratory within 72 hours before departure. Important: = stricter conditions can apply for holders of an EUDCC based on a negative t= est, if they have been in countries with a higher risk assessment (red or g= rey) than their country of departure in the 14 days before travelli= ng.
Exception: Cypriot citizens, their spouses and minor ch= ildren, as well as legal residents in Cyprus travelling from orange countri= es can perform the test at own costs after entering Cyprus, but must self-i= solate until they get a negative result. This applies only to the following= categories of Cypriot citizens and legal residents:
Travellers from red countries who enter Cyprus must:
Exception: Cypriot citizens, their spouses and minor ch= ildren, as well as legal residents in Cyprus travelling from red countries = can perform the test at own costs upon arrival, remain in quarantine and pe= rform a second test after 72 hours. The quarantine is lifted if the result = of the second test is negative. This applies only to the following categori= es of Cypriot citizens and legal residents:
Find out more:
Cyprus Coronavirus=
a>
Cyprus Coronaviru=
s - travel protocol
Cyprus Coronavir=
us - country categories
Cyprus C=
oronavirus - decrees
Cyprus Coronavirus - important announcements
Contact point for Cyprus:
COVID-19 call centre, available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 Cypr= us Time) at 1474 (calls within Cyprus) and at +357 22 285757 (calls from ab= road).=E2=80=AFThis service provides direct, timely and comprehensive infor= mation regarding all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.
Dedicated email address: =E2=80=AFtravel2021@visitcyprus.com= .
Documents you need to tra=
vel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
Travel alerts:
Mandatory travel documentation
All passengers, regardless of their age and country of = departure, must submit all the information and documents required to obtain= the CyprusFlightPass within 48= hours before starting their journey.
If the web platform is temporarily unavailable, travellers must print an= d fill in the required Passenger Locator Form, downloadable at cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms.
Children under 12 are exempt from testing requirements,= but must hold a CyprusFlightPass.
Entry requirements depend on 2 elements:
Travellers are advised to consult travel measures on Cyprus' information page on COVID-19.
Note: all travellers might be subject to random testing upon arr= ival, free of charge.
Travellers from the countries listed on cyprusflightpass.gov.cy can enter Cyprus without further restrictio= ns if they hold an 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) or equivalent doc= uments certifying:
Important: vaccination certificates issued by EU or Sch= engen Associated countries are only accepted in the form of a digital EUDCC= .
Note: travel from grey countries is only allowed for th= e following categories:
Travellers from grey countries must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, even if they are fully vaccinated. Non-vaccinated citizen= s of EU, Schengen Associated and third countries must perform a pre-departu= re molecular test. The other categories of travellers have the choice to pe= rform the test either before travelling, or upon arrival, at own costs.
Find out more:
Cyprus Coronavirus=
a>
Cyprus Coronaviru=
s - travel protocol
Cyprus Coronavir=
us - country categories
Cyprus C=
oronavirus - decrees
Cyprus Coronavirus - important announcements
Contact point for Cyprus:
COVID-19 call centre, available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 Cypr= us Time) at 1474 (calls within Cyprus) and at +357 22 285757 (calls from ab= road).=E2=80=AFThis service provides direct, timely and comprehensive infor= mation regarding all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.
Dedicated email address: =E2=80=AFtravel2021@visitcyprus.com= .
In light of the continuing spread globally of coronavirus COVID-19 and g= iven its classification by the World Health Organisation as a pandemic, the= Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Cypriot citizens to exercise caution w= hen travelling abroad and to check in advance to make sure they are aware o= f the entry regulations and other measures that apply in their county of de= stination.
Cypriot citizens who are currently abroad, or intend to travel abroad fo=
r any reason, are encouraged to register on the website www.connect=
2cy@gov.cy
It should be noted that passengers intending to arrive/return to Cyprus wil=
l be required to comply with the applicable process, register at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy and meet the requirements for entry =
to Cyprus foreseen by relevant Decrees and Decisions of the Council of Mini=
sters.
Relevant decrees, announcements, press releases and information publishe= d by the Ministry of Health and other competent Authorities and Services of= the Republic of Cyprus, are available from the dedicated website https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/
In case of an emergency:
Cypriot citizens may contact the numbers below.
Contact details for our Diplomatic Missions are available through the re= levant section of our website.
+35 7 22651113 (8:30 - 15:00, Monday - Friday)
+35 7 99660129 (outside working hours*)
+35 7 22801000 (8:30 - 15:00, Monday - Friday)
* The Duty Officer=E2=80=99s line is reachable outside office hours and is =
intended to provide assistance in emergency situations.
Please, consult cyprusflightpass.gov.= cy/en/important-information: Transfer passengers are t= hose who travel from a departure country via Cyprus, disembark in Cyprus an= d continue their travel on a connecting flight to their onward destination = with the same or different airline without having to re-check in. Transfer = passengers must apply for and obtain a CyprusFlightPass.
Transit passengers do not need to apply and obtain a Cy= prusFlightPass.
Cruise passengers travelling to Cyprus for no longer than 24 hours must = provide a negative rapid test performed 24 hours before they disembark, and= might be subject to random rapid testing upon arrival.
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their count= ry of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
SafePass
In all indoor and outdoor areas and premises where, subject to the dista= ncing measures, more than 20 people may gather at any time, it is required = that people aged 6 and above shall hold a 'SafePass'. Conditions by age:
The document has to be displayed by all residents and visitors at hotels= , restaurants, cafes or bars, places of worship, theatres and cinemas, shop= ping malls, gyms, retirement homes, beauty salons, beaches, food stores, ar= chaeological sites and other public venues.
An 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) of vaccinatio= n or recovery can also be used to generate a SafePass.
Non-residents entering legally the Republic of Cyprus:<= /p>
(a) using Larnaca and Pafos Airports may present the Cyprus Flig= ht Pass obtained on the www.cyprusflightpass.gov.cy<= /a> platform; and
(b) using legal sea points of entry if they are cruise passengers, they = should use their disembarkment card and if they are passengers of recreatio= nal craft, they should have the proof they obtain from their Marina Operato= r subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Transports, Communications a= nd Works and the Deputy Ministry of Shipping.
When these documents are based on a negative test result, they are valid= for 7 days and must be renewed with an additional negative molecular or ra= pid antigen test.
As of 15 December 2021, only people aged 12 and above w= ho have received at least one dose of vaccine and hold a negative PCR or ra= pid test result will be allowed to access closed and outdoors stadiums, the= atres, cinemas, amphiteatres, entertainment halls, nightclubs, discos, musi= c and dance venues and catering facilities (including in shopping malls.
Details on the current health measures can be consulted in the Minister of He= alth's statement of 24 November 2021 and in the Ministry of = Health's clarifications of 26 November 2021.
Find out more:
Implementation of the =E2=80=9FSafePass=CB=AE Decision as =
of 10 May
FAQs on measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic
Cyprus Coronavirus - decrees
Cyprus Coronavirus - important announ=
cements
The use of protective facemasks is mandatory for all people over 6 indoo= rs (i.e. taxis, buses, diving/safari jeeps, lifts, theatres, malls, etc.) a= nd in outdoor public places.
Areas such as restaurants, coffee shops, bars, snack bars, lobby bars, e= tc., where people are seated whilst consuming food and beverage are exclude= d from this provision. The same applies while on the beach, swimming pools = and instances where people are exercising. Travellers should always consult= the g= uidelines issued by the Ministry of Health (in Greek)
Physical distancing measures apply so that people who do not belong to t= he same travel group maintain a reasonable distance from each other (the mi= nimum area occupied per person should be 2 square metres outdoors, and 3 sq= uare metres indoors).
Mass events, gatherings, school events and celebrations, demonstrations,= parades, concerts and festivals in public or private places are prohobited= , except for events for which the Ministry of Health has issued guidelines.=
Gatherings in private venues are limited to 20 people, including minor c= hildren and hosts.
Weddings, christenings, funerals and events in catering establishments a= nd reception venues can be celebrated if the following rules are respected:=
Conferences and trade fairs are allowed at 50% capacity of the premises,= and in observance of the guidelines set out by the Ministry of Health.
As of 15 December 2021, only people aged 12 and above w= ho have received at least one dose of vaccine and hold a negative PCR or ra= pid test result will be allowed to access closed and outdoors stadiums.
Employees and passengers aged 6 and above must hold a SafePass.
The use of protective facemasks is mandatory both for employees and pass= engers in all transport means.
Find out more:
Open with limitations
During indoors religiouse services:
During outdoors religious services, the same rules apply, but the maximu= m number of participants is set to 350.
As of 28 December 2020, the SARS-CoV-2 antigen detection tests carried o= ut by the mobile units of the Ministry of Health do not need confirmation b= y the molecular method (RT-PCR). Citizens with a positive test result will = receive the self-isolation instructions via a text message. At the same tim= e, the virus-positive person should inform his/her close contacts to self-i= solate until the Epidemiological Monitoring Unit contacts them, and send a = list with the details of his/her close contacts to contacttracin= g@moh.gov.cy.
Close contacts of a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case (e.g. family me= mbers, friends, colleagues) should self-isolate themselves in a well-ventil= ated room, while the other family members should stay in a separate room, i= f possible. Isolated people will receive instructions through a text messag= e by the Epidemiological Monitoring Unit and they should self-monitor their= health and check their temperature twice a day for the following 14 days f= rom the last contact. They should also maintain regular communication with = their personal doctor for the entire duration of the period.
In the case of a positive test result, the text message is considered of= ficial and these citizens have an obligation to immediately self-isolate, a= dhering to the relevant instructions provided by the Tracing Team.
Find out more:
Guidance for isolation of close contacts
Gu= idance for discharge and ending of isolation
Open with limitations
In shops and malls:
Farmers' markets must respecte the guidelines of the Ministry of Health;= they operate at 50% capacity; a 1.5m distance between people is observed.<= /p>
Open with limitations
The operation of hotels or/and tourist accommodation units is permitted = subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the Deputy Ministry= of Tourism. In addition:
Open with limitations
The operation of catering establishments is permitted subject to the gui= delines of the Ministry of Health. In addition:
As of 15 December 2021, only people aged 12 and above w= ho have received at least one dose of vaccine and hold a negative PCR or ra= pid test result will be allowed to access catering facilities, including th= ose located inside shopping malls.
Open with limitations
Concerts and festivals in public or private places are prohibited, excep= t for events for which the Ministry of Health has issued guidelines.
Casinos operate at 50% capacity, and customers must hold a SafePass.
The operation of archaeological sites, museums and historic sites, visua= l art places and galleries is permitted subject to the guidelines of the Mi= nistry of Health.
Theatres, amphitheatres, cinemas and performance halls operate according= to the following rules:
Night clubs, event venues, clubs and music and dancing venues operate ac= cording to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health. In addition:
Detailed rules about sports activities and competitions are available in= the decree of 29 Octob= er 2021 (articles 35-37).
As of 15 December 2021, only people aged 12 and above w= ho have received at least one dose of vaccine and hold a negative PCR or ra= pid test result will be allowed to access closed stadiums, theatres, cinema= s, amphitheatres, entertainment halls, nightclubs, discos, music and dance = venues and catering facilities (including in shopping malls).
Open with limitations
Excepted for emergency cases and exceptional circumstances, visitors and= outpatients in hospitals, clinics, medical and diagnostic centres aged 6 a= nd above must hold a SafePass.
The operation of hairdressing salons, barbershops, beauty centres and ta= ttooing shops is permitted subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Hea= lth.
Moreover, in all indoor and outdoor areas and premises where subject to = the distancing measures, more than 20 people may gather at any time, includ= ing the employees, it is required that people aged 12 and above must hold a= SafePass.
Open with limitations
Access to parks, beaches, squares, excursion sites, marinas, zoos and na= ture trails is permitted.
Hygiene measures are in place and distancing measures must be respected.=
Protocols available on www.pio.gov.cy (in Greek) and on= www.pio.gov.cy/eng (in English)= a>
Also the Destination= Protocol is available on various languages.
Persons who enter reception and hospitality centres for asylum seekers s= hould hold a SafePass.
As of 29 November 2021, rapid tests are carried out by mobile units in h= igh-risk areas, regardless of individuals' age and vaccination history.
Cyprus is allowing entry from four sets of countries of origin, accordin= g to epidemiological criteria. To check whether you can enter Cyprus, pleas= e use the quick-check tool on the official website= of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism
________________________________________________________________________= ____
26.08.2021
Cyprus is following a colour-coded system harmonised with evaluation sta= ndards set by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)= . Therefore, a separate evaluation is only carried out by Cyprus for countr= ies not included on these lists.
Countries are categorized according to their epidemiological situation i= nto "Green", "Orange" and "Red" categories, with the category "Green" havin= g the most favourable epidemiological status.=E2=80=AFThe categorisation of= Countries is updated weekly by the Ministry of Health.=E2=80=AF
All passengers have to submit, within 48 hours before starting their jou= rney, all the information and documents required to obtain the=E2=80=AFCyprusFlightPass.
If the web platform is temporarily unavailable due to technical issues o= r scheduled maintenance, travellers need to complete by hand and carry with= them the required Passenger Locator Form. The download forms for passenger= s travelling to Cyprus can be found at=E2=80=AF= https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms
Contact point for Cyprus:
A Covid-19 call centre is available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 = Cyprus Time) at 1474 (calls within Cyprus) and at +357 22 285757 (calls fro= m abroad).=E2=80=AFThis service provides direct, timely and comprehensive i= nformation regarding all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.
Also, a dedicated email address has been set up for this purpose at=E2= =80=AFtravel2021@visitcyprus.com.
Provisional information subject to further revision and confirmation= from National Authorities
Cyprus is accepting "EU Digital COVID certificates" (EUDCC) since=E2=80= =AF1 July 2021.
The following certificates are accepted:
The following vaccines are accepted:=E2=80=AFPfizer/BioNTech,=E2=80= =AFModerna,=E2=80=AFAstraZeneca,=E2=80=AFJohnson & Johnson (Janssen), S= putnik V, Sinopharm (BBIBP COVID-19) and Sinovac.
It should be noted that, vaccination certificates issued by the competen= t authorities of the Member States of the European Union, the Member States= of the European Economic Area (including Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein)= and Switzerland, are only being accepted in digital form through the EU Di= gital Covid Certificate
Holders of a vaccination-based or recovery-based EUDCC will be exempt fr= om any additional testing upon entering Cyprus, irrespective of the colour = categorisation of their country of departure.
Holders of a test-based EUDCC will need to follow the measures based on = the colour categorisation of their country of departure or of the country t= hey have visited within the last 14 days before their travel (if it is cate= gorised as a higher risk country).
Between 1 July and 15 August 2021, the use of EUDCC is not compulsory fo= r travel from EU or Schengen Associated countries. Prior to travel, holders= of a EUDCC need to fill out all required information on the Cyprus Flight = Pass Platform.
Travellers may still be subject to random testing upon arrival and are s= till obliged to follow all destination protocols.
Cyprus is following a colour-coded system harmonised with evaluation sta= ndards set by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)= .
Countries are categorized according to their epidemiological situation i= nto "Green", "Orange" and "Red" categories, with the category "Green" havin= g the most favourable epidemiological status. The categorisation of Countri= es is updated weekly by the Ministry of Health. The measures applicable dep= end on the=E2=80=AFcolour code assigned to = each country.
The following entry requirements apply:
Travel from countries classified as "GREEN"
Persons traveling from =E2=80=9CGREEN=E2=80=9D countrie= s will not need to demonstrate a negative PCR test for COVID-19 when travel= ing to Cyprus; they only need to fill out the Cyprus Flight Pass and provid= e certain information and solemn declarations.=E2=80=AF
Travel from countries NOT classified as "GREEN"
=E2=80=AFTravellers arriving from countries NOT classified as "GREEN" ca= n enter Cyprus without being subject to any isolation or test requirement i= n case they have been=E2=80=AFfully vaccinated. These pass= engers, regardless of their nationality, holding a=E2=80=AFvalid vaccination certificate, will be able to trave= l from any country to the Republic of Cyprus without being subject to isola= tion or test requirement. A=E2=80=AFded= icated form=E2=80=AFmust be filled in within 24 hours before the last d= eparture flight to the Republic of Cyprus. Full information for vaccinated = travellers is available at=E2=80=AFCypru= s Flight Pass.
Persons traveling from =E2=80=9CORANGE=E2=80=9D countri= es are required to undergo a molecular test (PCR test) at a certified lab, = with the sample taken during the last 72 hours prior to flight departure, a= nd upload a certificate that demonstrates a negative PCR for COVID-19, on t= he Cyprus Flight Pass Platform. Children who arrive in Cyprus before their = 12th birthday, are exempted from testing. All travelers need to fill out th= e Cyprus Flight Pass where they will be asked to provide certain informatio= n and solemn declarations.
The following persons will be allowed to be exempted from the provision = to undergo a molecular test (PCR test) at a certified lab, with the sample = taken during the last 72 hours prior to the flight departure, and they will= be allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus,and undergo a lab test (PCR tes= t) at their own expense, upon entry to the Republic of Cyprus. However, the= y need to self-isolate until they get a negative result:
Cypriot citizens and members of their families (foreign spouses and chil= dren) or Legal residents of the Republic, who meet at least one of the foll= owing conditions:
Persons traveling from =E2=80=9CRED=E2=80=9D countries = are required to undergo a molecular test (PCR test) at a certified lab, wit= h the sample taken during the last 72 hours prior to flight departure, and = upload a certificate that demonstrates a negative PCR for COVID-19, on the = Cyprus Flight Pass Platform. They will also need to pay for and undergo a m= olecular PCR test upon arrival to Cyprus, the cost of which is 15 Euros at = Larnaca airport and 19 Euros at Paphos airport; results of the test will be= available within 3 hours on the digital platform www.covid-tes= tcyprus.com. Children, who arrive in Cyprus before their 12th birthday,= are exempted from testing. All travelers need to fill out the Cyprus Fligh= t Pass where they will be asked to provide certain information and solemn d= eclarations.
The following categories from "RED" countries may opt to be tested only = upon arrival in Cyprus (at their own expense), without the necessity to pro= vide a pre-departure test:
These persons may choose to undergo one lab test, namely upon their arri= val to Cyprus, but must then remain in a status of obligatory self-isolatio= n for a minimum of 72 hours from the time of their arrival. After the 72 ho= ur self-isolation, they must undergo a second PCR test for Covid-19, again = at their own expense. They are released from self-isolation after a negativ= e test result which must be submitted online to the CyprusFlightPass platfo= rm.
Travel from countries classified as "GREY"
Travel from "GREY" countries is allowed only for:
Note: European Union citizens, citizens of European Economic Area (inclu= ding Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway), citizens of Switzerland and citizens o= f third countries, must undergo a molecular test prior to departure, as sti= pulated above.
The other categories of passengers have the choice of either taking the = test prior to their departure or taking it upon entry to the Republic of Cy= prus, at their own expense.
Persons traveling from GREY countries are required to undergo a molecula= r test (PCR test) at a certified lab, with the sample taken during the last= 72 hours prior to the flight departure, and upload a certificate that demo= nstrates a negative PCR for COVID-19, on the Cyprus Flight Pass Platform. I= n addition, they will remain in a status of obligatory self-isolation / qua= rantine for fourteen (14) days or a status of obligatory self-isolation / q= uarantine for seven (7) days, provided they undergo another PCR test for Co= vid-19 on the 7th day, at their own expense. The result of the lab test mus= t be submitted online to the CyprusFlightPass platform. Children who arrive= in Cyprus before their 12th birthday, are exempted from testing. All trave= lers need to fill out the Cyprus Flight Pass where they will be asked to pr= ovide certain information and solemn declarations.
It should be noted that the Republic of Cyprus still reserves the right = to randomly test any arriving flight.
Find out more:
Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COV=
ID-19 (02/08/2021)
COVID-19 Destination Protocol Cyprus
Documents you need to tra=
vel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
Cyprus is following a colour-coded system harmonised with evaluation sta= ndards set by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)= .
Countries are categorized according to their epidemiological situation i= nto "Green", "Orange" and "Red" categories, with the category "Green" havin= g the most favourable epidemiological status. The categorisation of Countri= es is updated weekly by the Ministry of Health. The measures applicable dep= end on the=E2=80=AFcolour code assigned to = each country.
The following entry requirements apply:
Travel from countries classified as "GREEN"
Persons traveling from =E2=80=9CGREEN=E2=80=9D countrie= s will not need to demonstrate a negative PCR test for COVID-19 when travel= ing to Cyprus; they only need to fill out the Cyprus Flight Pass and provid= e certain information and solemn declarations.
Travel from countries NOT classified as "GREEN"
=E2=80=AFTravellers arriving from countries NOT classified as "GREEN" ca= n enter Cyprus without being subject to any isolation or test requirement i= n case they have been=E2=80=AFfully vaccinated. These pass= engers, regardless of their nationality, holding a=E2=80=AFvalid vaccination certificate, will be able to trave= l from any country to the Republic of Cyprus without being subject to isola= tion or test requirement. A=E2=80=AFded= icated form=E2=80=AFmust be filled in within 24 hours before the last d= eparture flight to the Republic of Cyprus. Full information for vaccinated = travellers is available at=E2=80=AFCypru= s Flight Pass.
Persons traveling from =E2=80=9CORANGE=E2=80=9D countri= es are required to undergo a molecular test (PCR test) at a certified lab, = with the sample taken during the last 72 hours prior to flight departure, a= nd upload a certificate that demonstrates a negative PCR for COVID-19, on t= he Cyprus Flight Pass Platform. Children who arrive in Cyprus before their = 12th birthday, are exempted from testing. All travelers need to fill out th= e Cyprus Flight Pass where they will be asked to provide certain informatio= n and solemn declarations.
The following persons will be allowed to be exempted from the provision = to undergo a molecular test (PCR test) at a certified lab, with the sample = taken during the last 72 hours prior to the flight departure, and they will= be allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus,and undergo a lab test (PCR tes= t) at their own expense, upon entry to the Republic of Cyprus. However, the= y need to self-isolate until they get a negative result:
Cypriot citizens and members of their families (foreign spouses and chil=
dren) or Legal residents of the Republic, who meet at least one of the foll=
owing conditions:
a) havereceived at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine approved by the Rep=
ublic of Cyprus.
b) cannotbe vaccinated for medical reasons, and are holders of a relevant m=
edical certificate issued by the Cyprus Ministry of Health.
c) areminors between the ages of 12 and 15.
Persons traveling from =E2=80=9CRED=E2=80=9D countries = are required to undergo a molecular test (PCR test) at a certified lab, wit= h the sample taken during the last 72 hours prior to flight departure, and = upload a certificate that demonstrates a negative PCR for COVID-19, on the = Cyprus Flight Pass Platform. They will also need to pay for and undergo a m= olecular PCR test upon arrival to Cyprus, the cost of which is 15 Euros at = Larnaca airport and 19 Euros at Paphos airport; results of the test will be= available within 3 hours on the digital platform www.covid-testc= yprus.com. Children, who arrive in Cyprus before their 12th birthday, a= re exempted from testing. All travelers need to fill out the Cyprus Flight = Pass where they will be asked to provide certain information and solemn dec= larations.
The following categories from "RED" countries may opt to be tested only = upon arrival in Cyprus (at their own expense), without the necessity to pro= vide a pre-departure test:
These persons may choose to undergo one lab test, namely upon their arri= val to Cyprus, but must then remain in a status of obligatory self-isolatio= n for a minimum of 72 hours from the time of their arrival. After the 72 ho= ur self-isolation, they must undergo a second PCR test for Covid-19, again = at their own expense. They are released from self-isolation after a negativ= e test result which must be submitted online to the CyprusFlightPass platfo= rm.
Travel from countries classified as "GREY"
Travel from "GREY" countries is allowed only for:
Note: European Union citizens, citizens of European Economic Area (inclu= ding Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway), citizens of Switzerland and citizens o= f third countries, must undergo a molecular test prior to departure, as sti= pulated above.
The other categories of passengers have the choice of either taking the = test prior to their departure or taking it upon entry to the Republic of Cy= prus, at their own expense.
Persons traveling from GREY countries are required to undergo a molecula= r test (PCR test) at a certified lab, with the sample taken during the last= 72 hours prior to the flight departure, and upload a certificate that demo= nstrates a negative PCR for COVID-19, on the Cyprus Flight Pass Platform. I= n addition, they will remain in a status of obligatory self-isolation / qua= rantine for fourteen (14) days or a status of obligatory self-isolation / q= uarantine for seven (7) days, provided they undergo another PCR test for Co= vid-19 on the 7th day, at their own expense. The result of the lab test mus= t be submitted online to the CyprusFlightPass platform. Children who arrive= in Cyprus before their 12th birthday, are exempted from testing. All trave= lers need to fill out the Cyprus Flight Pass where they will be asked to pr= ovide certain information and solemn declarations.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All passengers have to submit, within 48 hours before starting their jou= rney, all the information and documents required to obtain the=E2=80=AFCyprusFlightPass.
If the web electronic platform is temporarily unavailable due to technic= al issues or scheduled maintenance, travellers need to complete by hand and= carry with them the Passenger Locator Form.
The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at= =E2=80=AFhttps://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/dow= nload-forms
It should be noted that the Republic of Cyprus still reserves the right = to randomly test any arriving flight.
Find out more:
Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COV=
ID-19 (02/08/2021)
COVID-19 Destination Protocol Cyprus
Issuance of the EU Digital COVID Cer=
tificate for individuals who have been vaccinated or have tested positive f=
or the virus in countries outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland
Contact point for Cyprus:
A Covid-19 call centre is available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 Cyp=
rus Time) at 1474 (calls within Cyprus) and at +357 22 285757 (calls from a=
broad). This service provides direct, timely and comprehensive information =
regarding all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.
Also, a dedicated email address has been set up for this purpose at=E2= =80=AFtravel2021@visitcyprus.com.
Partially
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their count= ry of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
SafePass
In all indoor and outdoor areas and premises where, subject to the dista= ncing measures, more than 20 people may gather at any time, it is required = that people aged 12 and above shall hold a "SafePass".
The pass consists of a document stating that the bearer has either:
The document has to be displayed by all residents and visitors at hotels= , restaurants, cafes or bars, places of worship, theatres and cinemas, shop= ping malls, gyms, retirement homes, beauty salons, beaches, food stores, ar= chaeological sites and other public venues.
To obtain a SafePass, citizens must present one of the following forms o= f evidence:
EU Digital Covid Certificate of vaccination against Covid-19 or recovery= from Covid-19 is also accepted.
NON-RESIDENTS entering legally the Republic of Cyprus:<= /p>
(a) using Larnaca and Pafos Airports may present the Cyprus Flig= ht Pass obtained on the www.cyprusflightpass.gov.cy<= /a> platform; and
(b) using legal sea points of entry if they are cruise passengers, they = should use their disembarkment card and if they are passengers of recreatio= nal craft, they should have the proof they obtain from their Marina Operato= r subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Transports, Communications a= nd Works and the Deputy Ministry of Shipping.
Find out more:
Implementation of the =E2=80=9FSafePass=CB=AE Decision as =
of 10 May
FAQs on measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic
The use of protective facemasks is mandatory for all people over 12 indo= ors (i.e. taxis, buses, diving/safari jeeps, lifts, theatres, malls, etc.) = and in outdoor public places.
Areas such as restaurants, coffee shops, bars, snack bars, lobby bars, e= tc., where people are seated whilst consuming food and beverage are exclude= d from this provision. The same applies while on the beach, swimming pools = and instances where people are exercising. Travellers should always consult= the g= uidelines issued by the Ministry of Health (in Greek)
Physical distancing measures apply so that people who do not belong to t= he same travel group maintain a reasonable distance from each other (the mi= nimum area occupied per person should be 2 square metres outdoors, and 3 sq= uare metres indoors).
The holding of events, including weddings and christenings is permitted = in catering establishments, event and reception venues, hotels or/and touri= st accommodation units, night clubs, clubs and music and dancing venues, as= well as in residences, subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health= .
In particular,
Moreover, in all indoor and outdoor areas and premises where subject to = the distancing measures, more than 20 people may gather at any time, includ= ing the employees, it is required that people aged 12 and above shall hold:=
Additional details are available on the Decree of n. 31 of 19 July 2021.
Employees and passengers aged 12 and above must hold a SafePass. = p>
The use of protective facemasks is mandatory both for employees and pass= engers in all transport means. Capacity is allowed at 100%.
Find out more:
Open with limitations
The presence of congregants during church services and/or other forms of= religious worship is permitted following specific requirements specified o= n the Decree of n. = 31 of 19 July 2021.
As of 28 December 2020, the SARS-CoV-2 antigen detection tests carried o= ut by the mobile units of the Ministry of Health do not need confirmation b= y the molecular method (RT-PCR). Citizens with a positive test result will = receive the self-isolation instructions via a text message. At the same tim= e, the virus-positive person should inform his/her close contacts to self-i= solate until the Epidemiological Monitoring Unit contacts them, and send a = list with the details of his/her close contacts to contacttracin= g@moh.gov.cy.
Close contacts of a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case (e.g. family me= mbers, friends, colleagues) should self-isolate themselves in a well-ventil= ated room, while the other family members should stay in a separate room, i= f possible. Isolated people will receive instructions through a text messag= e by the Epidemiological Monitoring Unit and they should self-monitor their= health and check their temperature twice a day for the following 14 days f= rom the last contact. They should also maintain regular communication with = their personal doctor for the entire duration of the period.
In the case of a positive test result, the text message is considered of= ficial and these citizens have an obligation to immediately self-isolate, a= dhering to the relevant instructions provided by the Tracing Team.
Find out more:
Guidance for isolation of close contacts
Gu= idance for discharge and ending of isolation
Open with limitations
Retail trade enterprises including shopping centres, malls and large sto= res, are open.
Specific measures can be found on the Decree of n. 31 of 19 July 2021.
Open with limitations
The operation of hotels or/and tourist accommodation units is permitted = subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the Deputy Ministry= of Tourism.
Moreover, in all indoor and outdoor areas and premises where subject to = the distancing measures, more than 20 people may gather at any time, includ= ing the employees, it is required that people aged 12 and above shall hold:=
Additional details are available on the Decree of n. 31 of 19 July 2021.
Open with limitations
The operation of catering establishments is permitted subject to the gui= delines of the Ministry of Health.
Details are available on the Decree of n. 31 of 19 July 2021.
Open with limitations
The operation of archaeological sites, museums and historic sites, visua= l art places and galleries is permitted subject to the guidelines of the Mi= nistry of Health.
The operation of theatres, amphitheatres, cinemas and performance halls = is be permitted as of 21 July 2021.
Details are available on the Decree of n. 31 of 19 July 2021.
Open with limitations
The operation of hairdressing salons, barbershops, beauty centres and ta= ttooing shops is permitted subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Hea= lth.
Moreover, in all indoor and outdoor areas and premises where subject to = the distancing measures, more than 20 people may gather at any time, includ= ing the employees, it is required that people aged 12 and above shall hold:=
Additional details are available on the Decree of n. 31 of 19 July 2021.
Open with limitations
Hygiene measures are in place and it is required a distance of 4 metres = between umbrellas and 2 metres between sunbeds occupied by different groups= .
The operation of playgrounds, luna parks and thematic parks is allowed, = on the basis of a Health Protocol.
It is not required to present the Cyprus Flight Pass or Safe Pass.
Protocols available on www.pio.gov.cy (in Greek) and on= www.pio.gov.cy/eng (in English)= a>
Also the Destination= Protocol is available on various languages.
Cyprus is allowing entry from four sets of countries of origin, accordin=
g to epidemiological criteria. To check whether you can enter Cyprus, pleas=
e use the quick-check tool on the official website=
of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism
Before starting your journey, please check visa requirements for your desti=
nation at: The Schengen visa
________________________________________________________________________= _____
22.07.2021
Cyprus is following a colour-coded system harmonised with evaluation sta= ndards set by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)= . Therefore, a separate evaluation is only carried out by Cyprus for countr= ies not included on these lists.
Countries are categorized according to their epidemiological situation i= nto "Green", "Orange" and "Red" categories, with the category "Green" havin= g the most favourable epidemiological status. The categorisation of Co= untries is updated weekly by the Ministry of Health. For Categories G= REEN, ORANGE and RED, please see here: http= s://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/country-categories.
Any country not defined below is treated as GREY (Special Permission) ca= tegory.
Travel from "GREY" countries is allowed only for:
All passengers have to submit, within 48 hours before starting their jou= rney, all the information and documents required to obtain the CyprusFlightPass.
The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at <= a class=3D"external-link" href=3D"https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/home" = rel=3D"nofollow">https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/home and https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms= p>
Contact point for Cyprus:
A Covid-19 call centre is available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 = Cyprus Time) at 1474. This service provides direct, timely and comprehensiv= e information regarding all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.= p>
Also, a dedicated email address has been set up for this purpose at travel2021@visitcyprus.com.
Provisional information subject to further revision and confirmation= from National Authorities
Cyprus is accepting "EU Digital COVID certificates" (EUDCC) since
The following certificates are accepted:
Holders of a vaccination-based or recovery-based EUDCC will be exempt fr= om any additional testing upon entering Cyprus, irrespective of the colour = categorisation of their country of departure.
Between 1 July and 15 August 2021, the use of EUDCC is not compulsory fo= r travel from EU or Schengen Associated countries. Prior to travel, holders= of a EUDCC need to fill out all required information on the Cyprus Flight = Pass Platform.
Travellers may still be subject to random testing upon arrival and are s= till obliged to follow all destination protocols.
Cyprus is following a colour-coded system harmonised with evaluation sta= ndards set by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)= . Therefore, a separate evaluation is only carried out by Cyprus for countr= ies not included on these lists.
Countries are categorized according to their epidemiological situation i= nto "Green", "Orange" and "Red" categories, with the category "Green" havin= g the most favourable epidemiological status. The categorisation of Countri= es is updated weekly by the Ministry of Health. For Categories Green, Orang= e and Red, please see here: https://cyprusf= lightpass.gov.cy
The following entry requirements apply:
Travel from countries classified as "GREEN"
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "GREEN" can enter Cypru= s without being subject to any test requirement.
These travellers only need to fill out the Cyprus Flight Pass.
Travel from countries NOT classified as "GREEN"
Travellers arriving from countries N= OT classified as "GREEN" can enter Cyprus without being subject to any isol= ation or test requirement in case they have been fully vaccinated= strong>. These passengers, regardless of their nationality, holding a valid vaccination certificate, will be ab= le to travel from any country to the Republic of Cyprus without being subje= ct to isolation or test requirement. A = dedicated form must be filled in within 24 hours before the last depart= ure flight to the Republic of Cyprus. Full information for vaccinated trave= llers is available at Cyprus Flight Pass= .
All other travellers arriving from countries classified as "ORANGE" or "= RED" are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PC= R test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to th= e flight departure.
Additionally, travellers from countries classified as "RED" are subject = to a second test upon their arrival, at their own expense.=
Children under the age of 12 are exempted from the testing requirement.<= /p>
The following categories may opt to be tested upon arrival in Cyprus onl= y (at their own expenses):
Travellers from countries classified as "ORANGE" or "RED" shall remain i= n mandatory self-isolation until they receive the test result. People arriv= ing from "RED" countries falling under categories 1-3 above must remain in = self-isolation for 72 hours and, after that, they must undergo a second PCR= test at their own expense. If the last test is negative, isolation is ende= d.
Travel from countries classified as "GREY"
Travel from "GREY" countries, is allowed only for:
All other travellers arriving from countries classified as "GREY" are su= bject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to the flight de= parture.
In addition, they must complete a compulsory self-isolation of 14 days. = Self-isolation may be shortened by taking a PCR test on day 7 of the isolat= ion period.
The test result must be sent to the following email address: mon= ada@mphs.moh.gov.cy
All travellers who test positive will be placed in compulsory confinemen= t for 14 days.
Children under the age of 12 are exempted from the testing requirement.<= /p>
Find out more:
Epidemiological risk assessment of c=
ountries concerning COVID-19 (19/07/2021)
COVID-19 Destination Protocol_Cyprus
Cyprus implements travel restrictions according to a cl= assification of high, medium and low-risk countries based on data and crite= ria communicated every Thursday by the European Centre for Disease Preventi= on and Control (ECDC). The measures applicable to travel to Cyprus depend o= n the colour code assigned to each country<= /a>.
Travel from countries classified as "GREEN"
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "GREEN" can enter Cypru= s without being subject to any isolation or test requirement.
For these travellers, testing and quarantine are not required also in ca= se of transit through high-risk countries, provided that no overnight stay = has taken place (as well as no stay has taken place in such countries in th= e last 14 days).
Travel from countries NOT classified as "GREEN"
Travellers arriving from countries N= OT classified as "GREEN" can enter Cyprus without being subject to any isol= ation or test requirement in case they have been fully vaccinated= strong>. These passengers, regardless of their nationality, holding a valid vaccination certificate, will be ab= le to travel from any country to the Republic of Cyprus without being subje= ct to isolation or test requirement. A = dedicated form must be filled in within 24 hours before the last depart= ure flight to the Republic of Cyprus. Full information for vaccinated trave= llers is available at Cyprus Flight Pass= .
All other travellers arriving from countries classified as "ORANGE" or "= RED" are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PC= R test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to th= e flight departure.
Additionally, travellers from countries classified as "RED" are subject = to a second test upon their arrival, at their own expense.=
The following categories may opt to be tested upon arrival in Cyprus onl= y (at their own expenses):
Travellers from countries classified as "ORANGE" or "RED" shall remain i= n mandatory self-isolation until they receive the test result. People arriv= ing from "red" countries falling under categories 1-3 above must remain in = self-isolation for 72 hours and, after that, they must undergo a second PCR= test at their own expense. If the last test is negative, isolation is ende= d.
Travel from "GREY" countries, is allowed only for:
All other travellers arriving from countries classified as "GREY" are su= bject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
In addition, they must complete a compulsory self-isolation of 14 days. = Self-isolation may be shortened by taking a PCR test on day 7 of the isolat= ion period.
The test result must be sent to the following email address: mon= ada@mphs.moh.gov.cy
All travellers who test positive will be placed in compulsory confinemen= t for 14 days.
Children under the age of 12 are exempted from the testing requirement.<= /p>
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All passengers have to submit, within 48 hours before starting their jou= rney, all the information and documents required to obtain the CyprusFlightPass.
The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at <= a class=3D"external-link" href=3D"https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/home" = rel=3D"nofollow">https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/home and https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms= p>
Find out more:
Epidemiological risk assessment of c=
ountries concerning COVID-19 (19/07/2021)
COVID-19 Destination Protocol_Cyprus
Contact point for Cyprus:
A Covid-1=
9 call centre is available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00 Cyprus Time)=
at 1474 (calls within Cyprus) and at +357 22 285757 (calls from abroad). T=
his service provides direct, timely and comprehensive information regarding=
all governmental initiatives related to COVID-19.
Also, a dedicated email address has been set up for this purpose at travel2021@visitcyprus.com.
Partially
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their count= ry of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
SafePass
In all indoor and outdoor areas and premises where, subject to the dista= ncing measures, more than 20 people may gather at any time, it is required = that people aged 12 and above shall hold a "SafePass".
The pass consists of a document stating that the bearer has either:
The document has to be displayed by all residents and visitors at hotels= , restaurants, cafes or bars, places of worship, theatres and cinemas, shop= ping malls, gyms, retirement homes, beauty salons, beaches, food stores, ar= chaeological sites and other public venues.
To obtain a SafePass, citizens must present one of the following forms o= f evidence:
EU Digital Covid Certificate of vaccination against Covid-19 or recovery= from Covid-19 is also accepted.
NON-RESIDENTS entering legally the Republic of Cyprus:<= /p>
(a) using Larnaca and Pafos Airports may present the Cyprus Flig= ht Pass obtained on the www.cyprusflightpass.gov.cy<= /a> platform; and
(b) using legal sea points of entry if they are cruise passengers, they = should use their disembarkment card and if they are passengers of recreatio= nal craft, they should have the proof they obtain from their Marina Operato= r subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Transports, Communications a= nd Works and the Deputy Ministry of Shipping.
Find out more:
Implementation of the =E2=80=9FSafePass=CB=AE Decision as =
of 10 May
FAQs on measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic
Facemasks are compulsory in all indoor areas (taxis, buses, diving/safar= i jeeps, lifts, theatres, malls, etc.) and outdoor public places. Areas whe= re people are seated whilst consuming food and beverage (e.g. restaurants, = coffee shops, bars, snack bars, lobby bars, etc.), are excluded from t= his provision.
An exemption on mask-wearing is also in place on the beach and during ph= ysical exercise.
Physical distancing measures apply so that people who do not belong to t= he same travel group maintain a reasonable distance from each other (the mi= nimum area occupied per person should be 2 square metres outdoors, and 3 sq= uare metres indoors).
From 9 to 31 July:
Cyprus is allowing entry from four sets of countries of origin, accordin=
g to epidemiological criteria. To check whether you can enter Cyprus, pleas=
e use the quick-check tool on the official website=
of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism
Before starting your journey, please check visa requirements for your desti=
nation at: The Schengen visa
This country is already connected to the=
Gateway and is issuing and/or verifying at least one EU Digital COVID Cert=
ificate (Vaccination, Recovery, Test)
Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in Cyprus<= /p>
_________
The EU Digital COVID Certificate= Regulation entered into force on 01 July 2021. EU citiz= ens and residents will now be able to have their Digital COVID Certificates= issued and verified across the EU. National authorities are in c= harge of issuing the certificate.
The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's stat= us related to vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or test result.&nbs= p;Despite the European Digital COVID Certificate, each country cont= inues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements an= d rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This mea= ns that what is required to enter upon presentation of this certificate, de= pends on the measures and entry rules in place at your destination. = p>
Find out more:
Information on the "EU Digital COVID = Certificate"
Further information: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/= CYP/7011
____________________________________________________________
18.06.2021
Information not yet available.
Cyprus implements travel restrictions according to a cl= assification of high, medium and low-risk countries based on data and crite= ria communicated every Thursday by the European Centre for Disease Preventi= on and Control (ECDC). The measures applicable to travel to Cyprus depend o= n the colour code assigne= d to each country.
Travel from countries classified as "green"
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "green" can enter Cypru= s without being subject to any isolation or test requirement.
For these travellers, testing and quarantine are not required also in ca= se of transit through high-risk countries, provided that no overnight stay = has taken place (as well as no stay has taken place in such countries in th= e last 14 days).
Travel from countries NOT classified as "green"
Travellers arrivin= g from countries NOT classified as "green" can enter Cyprus without being s= ubject to any isolation or test requirement in case they have been&nb= sp;fully vaccinated. These passengers, regardless o= f their nationality, holding a valid vaccination certificate, will be able to travel from any= country to the Republic of Cyprus without being subject to isolation or te= st requirement. A ded= icated form must be filled in within 24 hours before = the last departure flight to the Republic of Cyprus. Full information for v= accinated travellers is available at Cyprus Flight Pass.
All other travellers arriving from countries classified as "orange" or "= red" are subject to the requirement for a pre-dep= arture negative PCR test. The test must be taken within = ;72 hours prior to arrival.
Additionally, travellers from countries classified as "red" are subject = to a second test upon their arrival, at = their own expenses.
The following categories may opt to be tested upon arrival in Cyprus onl= y (at their own expenses):
Travellers from countries classified as "orange" or "red" shall remain i= n mandatory self-isolation until they receive the test result. People arriv= ing from "red" countries falling under categories 1-3 above must remain in = self-isolation for 72 hours and, after that, they must undergo a second PCR= test at their own expenses. If the last test is negative, isolation is end= ed.
Travellers from countries classified as "gray" must complete a compulsor= y self-isolation of 14 days. Self-isolation may be shortened by taking a PC= R test on day 7 of the isolation period.
The test result must be sent to the following email address: = monada@mphs.moh.gov.cy
All travellers who test positive will be placed in compulsory confinemen= t for 14 days.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All passengers have to submit, within 24 hours before starting their jou= rney, all the information and documents required to obtain the <= /span>CyprusFlightPass.
The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.c=
y/en/download-forms
Find out more:
Updat=
ed information on Country Categories
Epidemiological risk assessment (03/05/2021=
)
Contact point for Cyprus:
A Covid-19 call centre is =
available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00) at 1474. This service provid=
es direct, timely and comprehensive information regarding all governmental =
initiatives related to COVID-19.
Cyprus implements travel restrictions according to a cl= assification of high, medium and low-risk countries based on data and crite= ria communicated every Thursday by the European Centre for Disease Preventi= on and Control (ECDC). The measures applicable to travel to Cyprus depend o= n the colour code assigne= d to each country.
Travel from countries classified as "green"
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "green" can enter Cypru= s without being subject to any isolation or test requirement.
For these travellers, testing and quarantine are not required also in ca= se of transit through high-risk countries, provided that no overnight stay = has taken place (as well as no stay has taken place in such countries in th= e last 14 days).
Travel from countries NOT classified as "green"
Travellers arrivin= g from countries NOT classified as "green" can enter Cyprus without being s= ubject to any isolation or test requirement in case they have been&nb= sp;fully vaccinated. These passengers, regardless o= f their nationality, holding a valid vaccination certificate, will be able to travel from any= country to the Republic of Cyprus without being subject to isolation or te= st requirement. A ded= icated form must be filled in within 24 hours before = the last departure flight to the Republic of Cyprus. Full information for v= accinated travellers is available at Cyprus Flight Pass.
All other travellers arriving from countries classified as "orange" or "= red" are subject to the requirement for a pre-dep= arture negative PCR test. The test must be taken within = ;72 hours prior to arrival.
Additionally, travellers from countries classified as "red" are subject = to a second test upon their arrival, at = their own expenses.
The following categories may opt to be tested upon arrival in Cyprus onl= y (at their own expenses):
Travellers from countries classified as "orange" or "red" shall remain i= n mandatory self-isolation until they receive the test result. People arriv= ing from "red" countries falling under categories 1-3 above must remain in = self-isolation for 72 hours and, after that, they must undergo a second PCR= test at their own expenses. If the last test is negative, isolation is end= ed.
Travellers from countries classified as "gray" must complete a compulsor= y self-isolation of 14 days. Self-isolation may be shortened by taking a PC= R test on day 7 of the isolation period.
The test result must be sent to the following email address: = monada@mphs.moh.gov.cy
All travellers who test positive will be placed in compulsory confinemen= t for 14 days.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All passengers have to submit, within 24 hours before starting their jou= rney, all the information and documents required to obtain the <= /span>CyprusFlightPass.
The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.c=
y/en/download-forms
Find out more:
Updat=
ed information on Country Categories
Epidemiological risk assessment (03/05/2021=
)
PARTIALLY
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their count= ry of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
A curfew is in place and the movement of citizens is banned <= /span>from midnight to 05:00 (with some = exceptions).
SafePass
From 10 May, a "SafePass" aimed at safely reopening social and economic = activities has been introduced.
The pass consists of a document stating that the bearer has either:
The document has to be displayed by all residents and visitors at hotels= , restaurants, cafes or bars, places of worship, theatres and cinemas, shop= ping malls, gyms, retirement homes, beauty salons, beaches, food stores and= other public venues.
To obtain a SafePass, citizens must present one of the following forms o= f evidence:
Find out more:
Implementation of the =E2=80=9FSafePass=CB=AE Decision as =
of 10 May
FAQs on measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic
The use of a facemask is mandatory for people from the age of 12:
Physical distancing measures of 2 metres outdo= ors and 3 metres indoo= rs are in place.
Cyprus is allowing entry from two sets of countries of origin, according= to epidemiological criteria. To check whether you can enter Cyprus, please= use the quick-check tool on the= official website of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism
THIS=
COUNTRY IS READY TO CONNECT TO THE EU DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE GATEWAY
Information o= n "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in Cyprus
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The EU Digital COVID Certificate (available from
When travelling, holders of the EU Digital COVID Certificate will have t= he same rights as citizens of the visited Member State who have been vaccin= ated, tested or recovered.
The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's stat=
us related to vaccination, recovery from COVID or test result. Each country=
continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requiremen=
ts and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what you will be eligible for, upon presentation o=
f this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at you=
r country of destination.
How does it work:
Find out more:
Information on the EU Digital COVID Certificate
Press Release
Questions & Answers
Factsheet
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04.05.2021
PARTIALLY
Cyprus has introduced a traffic light system of high, m=
edium and low-risk countries. It is based on the data and criteria com=
municated by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) =
every Thursday. Each country is given a colour code
Find out the current colo=
ur code assigned by Cyprus to each country
Is a coronavirus test required?
As of 1 April 2021, passengers from c= ountries of the "Green Category"&n= bsp;are not required to hold a Covid-19 test certificate and to self= -isolate.
Travellers from "Orange Category"
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior t= o arrival.
Additionally, the following categories may be tested upon arrival:
Travellers from "Red Category"&= nbsp;countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior t= o arrival. Additionally, these travellers are subject to a&n= bsp;second test upon their arrival.
The following categories of passengers from a "Red Category" country may= enter Cyprus after having taken, at their own expense, only a test upon th= eir arrival:
As of 1 April 2021, all passengers holding a = ;vaccination certificate from the= Republic of Cyprus are not required to undergo a Covid-19 test upon arriva= l and to self-isolate.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers from "Orange" and "Red" countries shall remain in mandatory s= elf-isolation until they receive the test result.
People from "Red" countries falling within the categories 1-3 above must= remain in mandatory self-isolation for 72 hours and, after the end of the = 72 hours, they must undergo another PCR test, at their own expenses. If the= last test is negative, isolation is ended.
The test result must be sent to the following email address: = monada@mphs.moh.gov.cy
All travellers who test positive should be placed in compulsory confinem= ent for 14 days and fo= llow the medical protocol of the Ministry of Health.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All passengers have to submit, within 24 hours before starting their jou= rney, all the information and documents required to obtain the <= /span>CyprusFlightPass.
The use of the platform is mandatory for anyone who wishes to travel to = Cyprus. Only in case of technical problems or scheduled maintenance of the = electronic platform, passengers will be allowed to fill in the required for= m in writing.
The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.c=
y/en/download-forms
Find out more:
Updat=
ed information on Country Categories
Epidemiological risk assessment (19/04/2021=
)
Contact point for Cyprus:
A Covid-19 call center is =
available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00) at 1474. This service provid=
es direct, timely and comprehensive information regarding all governmental =
initiatives related to COVID-19.
Specific measures for the new variant of coronavirus
In the case of passengers arriving from the UK:
As of 1 March 2021, the evaluation of third countries will be carried ou= t by the Ministry of Health which classifies them as "green", "orange", "re= d" and "grey".
As of 1 April 2021, all passengers holding a v= accination certificate from the Republic of Cypr= us are not required to undergo a Covid-19 test upon arrival and to self-iso= late.
Is a coronavirus test required?
As of 1 April 2021, all passengers fr= om "Green Category" co= untries are not required to hold a Covid-19 test certificate and to self-is= olate.
Travellers from "Orange Category"
The following categories have also the option to be tested upon arrival:=
Travellers from "Red Category"&= nbsp;countries have to undergo a double te= sting procedure, showing a negative result of a PCR test taken wit= hin 72 hours before entering the country and carrying out another PCR test = upon arrival.
The following categories of passengers may enter from a "red" country af= ter having undergone, at their own expense, only a laboratory test upon the= ir arrival:
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers from "orange" and "red" countries shall remain in mandatory s= elf-isolation until they receive the PCR test result. People from "red" cou= ntries falling within the categories 1-3 above must remain in mandatory sel= f-isolation for 72 hours and after the end of the 72 hours they must underg= o another PCR test, at their own expense. If the last test is negative, iso= lation expires.
All travellers who test positive should be placed in compulsory confinem= ent for 14 days and follow the medical protocol of the Ministry of Health.<= /p>
For travellers from "grey" countries, quarantine measures apply, in acco= rdance with the instructions of the Ministry of Health. Passengers shall re= main in mandatory self-isolation/quarantine for a period of 14 days or alte= rnatively, for a period of 10 days provided that they undergo another test = (at their own expense) on the 10th day and the result is negative.
The test result must be sent to the following email address: = monada@mphs.moh.gov.cy
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All passengers have to submit, within 24 hours before starting their jou= rney, all the information and documents to obtain the CyprusFlightPass.
The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.c=
y/en/download-forms
Find out more:
Epidemiological risk assessment (19/04/2021)<=
/p>
PARTIALLY
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their count= ry of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
As of 10 January, a strict lockdown is applied. From 16 March, a curfew = is in place and the movement of citizens is banned from 23:00 to 5:00 (with= some exceptions).
The enterprises serving the public, as well as the offices of the public= sector and the Local Authorities, should take the necessary measures to gu= arantee a minimum distance of 2 metres and the maximum presence of 1 person= per 10 square metres for shops below 1000 square metres and of 1 person pe= r 15 square metres for shops exceeding 1000 square metres.
Find out more:
FAQs on measures t= o contain the COVID-19 pandemic
The use of a facemask is mandatory for people from the age of 12:
Physical distancing measures of 2 metres outdo= ors and 3 metres indoo= rs are in place.
Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/CYP/7001<= /p>
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31.03.2021
N= O
Cyprus implements the commonly agreed EU "traffic light= s" approach to travel restrictions.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers from "Green Category" countries are not required to provide a COVID-19 test certifi= cate or self-isolate.
During the period 1-31 March 2021, al= l passengers from countries of the "Green Category" will undergo a PCR labo= ratory test upon their arrival in Cyprus, the cost of which will be covered= by the Republic of Cyprus. As of 1 April 2021, no restriction will be in place.
Travellers from "Orange Category"
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior t= o arrival.
The following categories may also be tested upon arrival:
Travellers from "Red Category"&= nbsp;countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure ne= gative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. A= dditionally, these travellers are subject to a second test upon their arriv= al.
The following categories of passengers may enter from a "Red Category" c= ountry after having taken, at their own expense, only a test upon their arr= ival:
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers from "Orange" and "Red" countries shall remain in mandatory s= elf-isolation until they receive the PCR test result.
People from "Red" countries falling within the categories 1-3 above must= remain in mandatory self-isolation for 72 hours and, after the end of the = 72 hours, they must undergo another PCR test, at their own expense. If the = last test is negative, isolation is ended.
The test result must be sent to the following email address: = monada@mphs.moh.gov.cy
All travellers who test positive should be placed in compulsory confinem= ent for 14 days and fo= llow the medical protocol of the Ministry of Health.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All passengers have to submit, within 24 hours before starting their jou= rney, all the information and documents required to obtain the <= /span>CyprusFlightPass.
The use of the platform is mandatory for anyone who wishes to travel to = Cyprus. Only in case of technical problems or scheduled maintenance of the = electronic platform, passengers will be allowed to fill in the required for= m in writing.
The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.c=
y/en/download-forms
Find out more:
Updat=
ed information on Country Categories
Epidemiological risk assessment (22/03/2021=
)
Contact point for Cyprus:
A Covid-19 call centre is =
available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00) at 1474. This service provid=
es direct, timely and comprehensive information regarding all governmental =
initiatives related to COVID-19.
Specific measures for the new variant of coronavirus
In the case of passengers arriving from the UK:
As of 1 March 2021, the evaluation of third countries will be carried ou= t by the Ministry of Health which classifies them as "green", "orange", "re= d" and "grey".
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers coming from the Green Category countries are not required to hold a COVID-19 test c= ertificate or self-isolate.
During the period 1-31 March 2021, al= l passengers from countries of the "Green Category" will undergo a PCR labo= ratory test upon their arrival in Cyprus, the cost of which will be covered= by the Republic of Cyprus. As of 1 April 2021, no restriction will be in place.
Travellers from countries = of the "Orange Category" have to provide a document showing a negati= ve result of a PCR test taken within 72 hours before entering the country.<= /p>
The following categories have also the option to be tested upon arrival:=
Travellers from countries = of the "Red Category" have to undergo a do= uble testing procedure, showing a negative result of a PCR test ta= ken within 72 hours before entering the country and carrying out another PC= R test upon arrival.
The following categories of passengers may enter from a "red" country af= ter having undergone, at their own expense, only a laboratory test upon the= ir arrival:
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers from "orange" and "red" countries shall remain in mandatory s= elf-isolation until they receive the PCR test result. People from "red" cou= ntries falling within the categories 1-3 above must remain in mandatory sel= f-isolation for 72 hours and after the end of the 72 hours they must underg= o another PCR test, at their own expense. If the last test is negative, iso= lation expires.
All travellers who test positive should be placed in compulsory confinem= ent for 14 days and follow the medical protocol of the Ministry of Health.<= /p>
For travellers from "grey" countries, quarantine measures apply, in acco= rdance with the instructions of the Ministry of Health. Passengers shall re= main in mandatory self-isolation/quarantine for a period of 14 days or alte= rnatively, for a period of 10 days provided that they undergo another test = (at their own expense) on the 10th day and the result is negative.
The test result must be sent to the following email address: = monada@mphs.moh.gov.cy
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All passengers have to submit, within 24 hours before starting their jou= rney, all the information and documents to obtain the CyprusFlightPass.
The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.c=
y/en/download-forms
Find out more:
Epidemiological risk assessment (22/03)
PARTIALLY
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their count= ry of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
PARTIALLY
All Ports shall operate only for commercial transactions and activities.= The boarding of cruise ships is prohibited.
Specific measures for the new variant of coronavirus
from 18:00 of 21 December 2020, taking into account the information conc= erning the new strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and in an effort to safeguard= Public Health, for precautionary reasons and until new clarifications are = provided by the scientific community, the following measures apply to all p= assengers arriving at Larnaka and Pafos Airports from the UK:
It is noted that the cost of transfer and hotel stay is undertaken by th= e State.
The samples taken from travellers who arrived from the UK during last we= ek and who were found positive will be sent to the Cyprus Institute of Neur= ology and Genetics to be checked and to determine whether the new mutant st= rain of coronavirus is found. The Scientific Advisory Committee on Coronavi= rus, in accordance with the competent EU bodies, is closely monitoring the = developments and any new recommendation or suggestion will be announced acc= ordingly.
You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this c= ountry on the IATA website.
You can also find information about air passenger rights= strong> on our portal for citizens.
As of 10 January, a strict lockdown is applied. From 16 March, a curfew = is in place and the movement of citizens is banned from 23:00 to 5:00 (with= some exceptions).
The percentage of physical presence of employees in private service busi= nesses decreases from 50% to 25%.
The enterprises serving the public, as well as the offices of the public= sector, and the Local Authorities, should take the necessary measures to g= uarantee a minimum distance of 2 metres and the maximum presence of 1 perso= n per 10 square metres.
To know more:
FAQs on measures t= o contain the COVID-19 pandemic
Health cover for temporary stays
The use of a facemask is mandatory for people from the age of 12:
Physical distancing measures of 2 metres outdo= ors and 3 metres indoo= rs are in place.
Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/CYP/7001<= /p>
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22.01.2021
PARTIALLY
Note: Cyprus adopts = span>its own national classification of ris= k areas, hence travel restrictions for Cyprus are not based on the comm= on "EU Traffic Lights" map.
The classification of countries is available at
Category A
Passengers from Category A countries are only asked to provide some spec= ific information and a declaration.
Category B
Travellers from a Category B country, or who have stayed in a Category B= country in the 14 days before arrival to Cyprus, have to provide a documen= t showing a negative PCR result for COVID-19 conducted within 72 hours befo= re entering the country.
In the following cases, travellers have also the option to be tested upo= n arrival and should be in isolation until they receive the results:= p>
Category C
In case of travellers from a Category C country, or who have stayed in a= Category C country in the 14 days before arrival to Cyprus, only the follo= wing categories are allowed to enter the territory:
The above-mentioned categories have the possibility either to provide a = document showing a negative PCR result for COVID-19 conducted within 72 hou= rs before entering the country or to be tested upon arrival at their own ex= penses.
Travellers from Category C countries have also to undergo a compulsory 1= 4-days self-isolation, following the special precautions and preventive mea= sures provided by the Ministry of Health. In addition, they have to submit = to a second PCR test conducted on the 10th day of the period of self-isolat= ion, at their own expenses. The result of the PCR test must be sent to the = following email address: monada@mphs.moh.gov.cy<= /a> and the self-isolation will come to an end on the 14t= h day, provided that the test result is negative.
All travellers who test positive for COVID-19 should be placed in compul= sory confinement for 14 days and the medical protocol of the Ministry of He= alth shall be observed.
The prerequisites for passengers travelling to Cyprus from each country = category can be found at: htt= ps://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms
Additional details can be found on the Decree n.2/2021
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All passengers travelling to the Republic of Cyprus have to submit, with= in 24 hours before starting their journey from the country of origin to the= Republic of Cyprus (either via direct flight or with intermediate stops), = all the information and documents required to obtain the = CyprusFlightPass.
The use of the platform is obligatory for anyone who wishes to travel to= Cyprus. Only in case of technical problems or scheduled maintenance of the= electronic platform, which will be officially announced in the platform it= self, passengers will be allowed to fill in the required form in writing.= p>
Specific measures for the new variant of coronavirus
from 21 December 2020, the following measures apply to all passengers ar= riving from the UK:
___________________
Entry rules for Cyprus depend on the epidemiological situation in countr= ies of origin and transit.
Travel restrictions have been lifted for residents of =
Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand
The categorisation of countries is available at
PARTIALLY= span>
All Ports shall operate only for commercial transactions and activities.= The boarding of cruise ships is prohibited.
As of 10 January 2021, a strict lockdown is applied.
A curfew is in place and the movement of citiz= ens is banned from 21:00 to 5:00.&= nbsp;The movement of persons during curfew hours is permitt= ed for the following reasons:
Movement by exception will be permitted twice a day by sending a text me= ssage to 8998. Persons over the age of 65 may use "Form B" for their moveme= nt by exception. To move from/to the workplace, no text message is required= , but the employee must present "Form A" signed by his/her employer.
A Covid-19 call centre is available from Monday to Sunday (8:00 - 20:00)= at 1474. This service provides direct, timely and comprehensive informatio= n regarding all governmental initiatives for dealing with COVID-19.
To know more:
FAQs on mea= sures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic
Health cover for temporary stays
The use of a mask is mandatory for people from the age of 12:
Physical distancing measures of 2 metres outdo= ors and 3 metres indoo= rs are in place.
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14.12.2020
Entry rules for Cyprus depend on the epidemiological situation in countr= ies of origin and transit.
Restrictions to non-essential travel has been lifted for residents of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand.
The categorisation of countries is available at cyprusflightpass.gov.cy and is revised on a we= ekly basis, according to the evolution of the epidemiological situation.
Category A
Passengers from Category A countries are only asked to provide some spec= ific information and a declaration.
Category B
Travellers from a Category B country, or who have stayed in a Category B= country in the 14 days before arrival to Cyprus, have to provide a documen= t showing a negative PCR result for COVID-19 conducted within 72 hours befo= re entering the country.
In the following cases, travellers have also the option to be tested upo= n arrival, at their own expenses:
- Cypriot citizens and their family members (foreign spouses and their m= inor children);
- persons legally residing in the Republic of Cyprus;
- persons allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus under the Vienna Conve= ntion;
- persons from category B countries that are not in the position to= offer a laboratory testing service (public or private) to those wishing to= travel to Cyprus, provided that an announcement by the Ministry of He= alth of Cyprus grants this permission.
Category C
Travellers from a Category C country, or who have stayed in a Category C= country in the 14 days before arrival to Cyprus, have to provide a do= cument showing a negative PCR result for COVID-19 conducted within 72 hours= before entering the country.
In the following cases, travellers have also the option to be tested upo= n arrival, at their own expenses:
- Cypriot citizens, permanently residing in the Republic of Cyprus and t= heir family members (foreign spouses and their minor children);
- persons legally residing in the Republic of Cyprus;
- persons allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus under the Vienna Conve= ntion;
- persons, regardless of nationality, having a special permission as def= ined under the infectious Diseases Decree N.30 (Determination of Measures A= gainst the Spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus disease), as amended.
Travellers from Category C countries have also to undergo a compulsory 1= 4-days self-isolation, following the special precautions and preventive mea= sures provided by the Ministry of Health. In addition, they have to submit = to a second PCR test conducted 48 hours prior to the end of the period of s= elf-isolation, at their own expenses. The result of the PCR test must be se= nt to the following email address: monada@mphs.moh.gov.cy = and the self-isolation will come to an end on the 14th day, provided t= hat the test result is negative.
The prerequisites for passengers travelling to Cyprus from each country = category can be found at: https://cyprusflightp= ass.gov.cy/en/download-forms
All passengers travelling to the Republic of Cyprus have to submit, with= in 24 hours before starting their journey from the country of origin to the= Republic of Cyprus (either via direct flight or with intermediate stops), = all the information and documents required to obtain the Cyp= rusFlightPass.
The use of the platform is obligatory for anyone who wishes to travel to= Cyprus. Consequently, when booking a flight, passengers have to be informe= d in advance by airlines, travel agents and/or internet booking platforms, = before the final step of booking, that the acquisition of the CyprusFlightP= ass is necessary for their travel to the Republic of Cyprus.
Only in case of technical problems or scheduled maintenance of the elect= ronic platform, which will be officially announced in the platform itself, = passengers will be allowed to fill in the required form in writing.
Partially
Entry rules for Cyprus depend on the epidemiological situation in countr= ies of origin and transit.
The categorisation of countries is available at cyprusflightpass.gov.cy and is revised on a we= ekly basis, according to the evolution of the epidemiological situation.
Category A
Passengers from Category A countries are only asked to provide some spec= ific information and a declaration.
Category B
Travellers from a Category B country, or who have stayed in a Category B= country in the 14 days before arrival to Cyprus, have to provide a documen= t showing a negative PCR result for COVID-19 conducted within 72 hours befo= re entering the country.
In the following cases, travellers have also the option to be tested upo= n arrival, at their own expenses:
- Cypriot citizens and their family members (foreign spouses and their m= inor children);
- persons legally residing in the Republic of Cyprus;
- persons allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus under the Vienna Conve= ntion;
- persons from category B countries that are not in the position to= offer a laboratory testing service (public or private) to those wishing to= travel to Cyprus, provided that an announcement by the Ministry of He= alth of Cyprus grants this permission.
Category C
Travellers from a Category C country, or who have stayed in a Category C= country in the 14 days before arrival to Cyprus, have to provide a do= cument showing a negative PCR result for COVID-19 conducted within 72 hours= before entering the country.
In the following cases, travellers have also the option to be tested upo= n arrival, at their own expenses:
- Cypriot citizens, permanently residing in the Republic of Cyprus and t= heir family members (foreign spouses and their minor children);
- persons legally residing in the Republic of Cyprus;
- persons allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus under the Vienna Conve= ntion;
- persons, regardless of nationality, having a special permission as def= ined under the infectious Diseases Decree N.30 (Determination of Measures A= gainst the Spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus disease), as amended.
Travellers from Category C countries have also to undergo a compulsory 1= 4-days self-isolation, following the special precautions and preventive mea= sures provided by the Ministry of Health. In addition, they have to submit = to a second PCR test conducted 48 hours prior to the end of the period of s= elf-isolation, at their own expenses. The result of the PCR test must be se= nt to the following email address: monada@mphs.moh.gov.cy = and the self-isolation will come to an end on the 14th day, provided t= hat the test result is negative.
The prerequisites for passengers travelling to Cyprus from each country = category can be found at: https://cyprusflightp= ass.gov.cy/en/download-forms
All passengers travelling to the Republic of Cyprus have to submit, with= in 24 hours before starting their journey from the country of origin to the= Republic of Cyprus (either via direct flight or with intermediate stops), = all the information and documents required to obtain the Cyp= rusFlightPass.
The use of the platform is obligatory for anyone who wishes to travel to= Cyprus. Consequently, when booking a flight, passengers have to be informe= d in advance by airlines, travel agents and/or internet booking platforms, = before the final step of booking, that the acquisition of the CyprusFlightP= ass is necessary for their travel to the Republic of Cyprus.
Only in case of technical problems or scheduled maintenance of the elect= ronic platform, which will be officially announced in the platform itself, = passengers will be allowed to fill in the required form in writing.
____________________________________= _________________________
02.10.2020
Third-country nationals coming from outside the EU and Norway, S= witzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein
Travellers from Australia, Korea, New Zealand and Thailand (Category A) = are allowed to enter and are only asked to provide some specific informatio= n and a declaration.
Travellers from Canada, China, Georgia, Hong Kong, Japan,Rwanda,Uruguay = (category B) have the option to perform the COVID-19 test upon arrival in C= yprus, at the price of 60 euros. Self-isolation is required until the resul= t of the test is available.
The same applies to passengers travelling to Cyprus via category B count= ries with an overnight stay and belong to at least one of the following cat= egories:
Cypriot citizens and their family mem= bers (foreign spouses, their minor children and their parents)Persons legal= ly residing in the Republic of Cyprus Persons allowed to enter the Republic= of Cyprus under the Vienna Convention Persons from category B countries th= at are not offering COVID-19 tests to those wishing to travel to the Republ= ic of Cyprus.
Travellers from countries other than those mentioned in the first two ca= tegories (Category C) or who have stayed in a Category C country in the 14 = days before arrival to Cyprus, and passengers travelling to Cyprus via inte= rmediate countries of Category C with an overnight stay, are allowed to ent= er Cyprus and to perform the COVID-19 test only if they belong to one of th= e following categories:
Cypriot citizens, permanently residin= g in the Republic of Cyprus and their family members (foreign spouses, thei= r minor children and their parents)Persons legally residing in the Republic= of CyprusPersons allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus under the Vienna = Convention Persons, regardless of nationality, having a special permission = as defined under the infectious Diseases Decree N.30 (Determination of Meas= ures Against the Spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus disease), as amended
The prerequisites for passengers travelling to Cyprus from each country = category can be found at: htt= ps://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms
Entry rules for Cyprus depend on the epidemiological situation in countr= ies of origin and transit.
The categorisation of countries is available at
Category A
Passengers from Category A countries are only asked to provide some spec= ific information and a declaration.
Category B
Travellers from a Category B Country, or who have stayed in a Category B= Country in the 14 days before arrival to Cyprus, have the option to perfor= m the COVID-19 test upon arrival in Cyprus, at the price of 60 euros. Self-= isolation is required until the result of the test is available.
The same applies to passengers travelling to Cyprus via intermediate Cou= ntries of Category B, with an overnight stay and belong to at least one of = the following categories:
Cypriot citizens and their family mem= bers (foreign spouses, their minor children and their parents)Persons legal= ly residing in the Republic of Cyprus Persons allowed to enter the Republic= of Cyprus under the Vienna Convention Persons from category B countries th= at are not offering COVID-19 tests to those wishing to travel to the Republ= ic of Cyprus
Category C
Travellers from a Category C Country, or who have stayed in a Category C= Country in the 14 days before arrival to Cyprus, and passengers travelling= to Cyprus via intermediate countries of Category C with an overnight stay,= are allowed to enter Cyprus and to perform the COVID-19 test only if they = belong to one of the following categories:
Cypriot citizens, permanently residin= g in the Republic of Cyprus and their family members (foreign spouses, thei= r minor children and their parents)Persons legally residing in the Republic= of Cyprus Persons allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus under the Vienna= Convention Persons, regardless of nationality, having a special permission= as defined under the infectious Diseases Decree N.30 (Determination of Mea= sures Against the Spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus disease), as amended= span>
The prerequisites for passengers travelling to Cyprus from each country = category can be found at: htt= ps://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms
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Travelling to Cyprus
Countries are d=
ivided in 3 categories, based on epidemiological criteria and data: Categor=
y A, Category B, and all other countries not belonging to either Category A=
or B (classified as Category C).
The categorisation of countries is available at
Rules and Exceptions
Passengers from Category A countries are only asked to provide some specifi=
c information and a declaration.
Passengers from Category B and C countries will need to:
- have undergone a test for Covid-19 at a certified lab, within 72 hours pr=
ior to their departure, and hold a certificate demonstrating the negative r=
esult to the test;
- provide specific information and a declaration.
In the following cases, passengers travelling from Category B countries =
have the option to be tested - at their own expenses - upon their arrival a=
t the Republic of Cyprus, if they didn't take the test for COVID-19 within =
72 hours prior to their departure:
1. Cypriot citizens and their family members (foreign spouses, their minor =
children and their parents);
2. Persons legally residing in the Republic of Cyprus;
3. Persons allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus under the Vienna Convent=
ion;
4. Persons, regardless of nationality, having a special permission by the R=
epublic of Cyprus, as defined under the infectious Diseases (Determination =
of Measures Against the Spread of the Covid-19 Coronavirus disease) Decree =
(N.30), as amended;
5. Persons from countries in category B, whose authorities are not in a pos=
ition to offer Covid-19 testing to those wishing to travel to the Republic =
of Cyprus, are allowed to perform the Covid-19 test upon their entry to the=
Republic of Cyprus.
Only the following passenger categories can travel to Cyprus from Catego=
ry C countries:
1) Cypriot citizens permanently residing in the Republic, and their family =
members (foreign spouses, their minor children and their parents);
2) Persons legally residing in the Republic of Cyprus;
3) Persons allowed to enter the Republic in accordance with the Vienna Conv=
ention;
4) Persons of any nationality who are allowed to enter the Republic after o=
btaining special permission from the Republic of Cyprus, as defined under t=
he infectious Diseases (Determination of Measures Against the Spread of the=
Covid-19 Coronavirus disease) Decree (N.30), as amended.
The above groups of passengers, travelling from Category B or C countrie=
s, will have the option of taking the test upon their arrival in Cyprus and=
pay for the cost of the test.
Passengers should constantly visit the dedicated electronic platform to be =
informed of possible changes that will affect their trip. The prerequisites=
for passengers travelling to Cyprus from each country category can be foun=
d at: https://cyprusflightpas=
s.gov.cy/en/download-forms
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All passengers travel=
ling to the Republic of Cyprus have to submit, within 24 hours before start=
ing their journey from the country of origin to the Republic of Cyprus (eit=
her via direct flight or with intermediate stops), all the information and =
documents required to obtain the CyprusFli=
ghtPass.
The use of the platform is obligatory for anyone who wishes to travel to=
Cyprus. Consequently, when booking a flight, passengers have to be informe=
d in advance by airlines, travel agents and/or internet booking platforms, =
before the final step of booking, that the acquisition of the CyprusFlightP=
ass is necessary for their travel to the Republic of Cyprus.
Only in case of technical problems or scheduled maintenance of the electron=
ic platform, which will be officially announced in the platform itself, pas=
sengers will be allowed to fill in the required form in writing.
Documents you need to travel in=
Europe
Source: European Commission
22.07.2020
Conditions to enter the country for fore= ign visitors (29.05.2020)
Cyprus has published a protocol for the entry into the country for forei= gn visitors.
Further i=
nformation:
https://www.pio.gov.cy/assets/pdf/newsroom/2020/05/29.5.2020.=
..
More info:
https://=
www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/
Source: WCO/Department of Customs and = Excise
07.05.2020
1. Measures aiming to Facilitate the Cross-border Movement of Re=
lief and
Essential Supplies
1.1. Facilitation for the import of medical equipment.
1.2. Offer relaxation and facilitation according to the Commission=E2=80=
=99s guidance:
https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/c=
ovid-19-taxud-response/guidance-customsissues-related-covid-19-emergency_en=
1.3. Automatic electronic notification for the release of cargo by the C=
ustoms
Authorities to the Port Controlling Authorities.
2. Measures aiming at Supporting t=
he Economy and Sustaining Supply Chain
Continuity
2.1. For companies approved for deferred p=
ayment of excise duty and VAT, the
legislation has been amended in order to allow the prolongation of the paym=
ents
period.
2.2. On a temporary basis T2L copies inste=
ad of originals are accepted, as long as
circumstances prevail making the timely presentation of originals impossibl=
e. However
post-controls or other measures apply.
In addition, upon request of the person concerned and if justified under th=
e current
specific circumstances, flexibility may be applied as regards the period of=
validity of
the proof of customs status.
2.3. The period for taking goods out of th=
e customs territory without the export or reexport declaration being invali=
dated by the customs office of export is prolonged.
Under the current exceptional circumstances, the customs office of export s=
hould not
initiate such invalidation, unless the declarant of the declaration concern=
ed explicitly
requests this.
2.4. Exceptionally during the crisis perio=
d and until further notice, when requiring the
provision by importers of origin certificates issued for preferential purpo=
ses in the form
of a copy, issued on paper or electronically are accepted. More specificall=
y this applies
to:
- a copy, either in paper or in electronic form (scanned or available onlin=
e), of the original certificate signed and stamped by the competent
authorities as normally required;
- the certificate, not signed and stamped by the competent authorities as <=
br>
normally required but with a digital signature of the competent
authorities, or a copy of it, either in paper or in electronic form (scanne=
d
or available on-line).
A copy of a certificate which is not issue=
d in accordance with any of the
two possibilities mentioned above cannot be accepted, unless the
customs authorities of the importing country ascertain their issuance
and authenticity through other means (for instance, via communication
with the customs of the exporting country providing confirmation).
The above apply only to certificates that have been issued since the
start of the CoVid19 crisis where it has affected the possibility to issue<=
br>
them in due form. For the purpose of this note, such situation is
deemed to exist from 1st March 2020.
Once the exceptional situation ceases, cus=
toms authorities will be
entitled to request the importer to present the original certificate.
3. Measures aiming at Protecting C= ustoms administrations=E2=80=99 Staff
3.1. Protection and social distancing meas=
ures taken by front line officers, in order to
prevent spreading of the infection and safeguarding the operation of the Cu=
stoms
Offices in case of an incident during a shift.
3.2. Staff with chronic illness, pregnant =
women and parents with children under 15
years old working remotely from home by the end of school year.
4. Other Measures
5.1. Further facilitation of the use of el= ectronic payments.
Suspension of flights from all EEA countries and Switzerland
Cyprus has notified a suspension of flights from all EEA countries and S= witzerland. Exempt include cargo, ferry, humanitarian, ambulance and repatr= iation flights to Cyprus.
Start date: 21.03.2020
End date: not available
Entry ban to non-resident citizens and mandatory 14-day quaranti= ne (16.03.2020)
Between 16/3/2020 and 30/4/2020, entry to the Republic of Cyprus will on= ly be granted to Cypriot citizens, legal residents, European or third-count= ry nationals working in Cyprus and a number of exceptional cases. All trave= lers returning to Cyprus from abroad, regardless of their country of origin= , will be placed under a 14-day compulsory quarantine at accommodation faci= lities designated by the Republic of Cyprus. In addition, passengers arrivi= ng in Cyprus must be in possession of a recent medical certificate.
Start date: 16.03.2020
End date: 30.04.2020
Further information: htt= ps://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=3D12683#flat
Remarks from the International Road Tr= ansport Union
08.06.2020
On 8 June, the Official Journal of the EU pu= blished a list of Member States that decided not to apply certain provision= s of Regulation (EU) 2020/698, which lays down specific an= d temporary measures in view of the COVID=E2=80=9019 outbreak concerning th= e renewal or extension of certain certificates, licences and authorisations= , and the postponement of certain periodic checks and periodic training in = certain areas of transport legislation. Member States involved are as follo= wing:
These Member States are added to those whose= notification was published on 2 and 3 June: Poland, Latvia, Hungary, Eston= ia, Spain, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Finland, Croat= ia, Lithuania.
Source: = European Commission
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