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22.07.2021 What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Cyprus is following a colour-coded system harmonised with evaluation standards set by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Therefore, a separate evaluation is only carried out by Cyprus for countries not included on these lists. Countries are categorized according to their epidemiological situation into "Green", "Orange" and "Red" categories, with the category "Green" having the most favourable epidemiological status. The categorisation of Countries is updated weekly by the Ministry of Health. For Categories GREEN, ORANGE and RED, please see here: https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/country-categories. Any country not defined below is treated as GREY (Special Permission) category. Travel from "GREY" countries is allowed only for:
All passengers have to submit, within 48 hours before starting their journey, all the information and documents required to obtain the CyprusFlightPass. The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/home and 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. 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 travel2021@visitcyprus.com. Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateProvisional information subject to further revision and confirmation from National Authorities Cyprus is accepting "EU Digital COVID certificates" (EUDCC) since 1 July 2021. The following certificates are accepted:
Holders of a vaccination-based or recovery-based EUDCC will be exempt from 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 for 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 still obliged to follow all destination protocols. Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsCyprus is following a colour-coded system harmonised with evaluation standards set by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Therefore, a separate evaluation is only carried out by Cyprus for countries not included on these lists. Countries are categorized according to their epidemiological situation into "Green", "Orange" and "Red" categories, with the category "Green" having the most favourable epidemiological status. The categorisation of Countries is updated weekly by the Ministry of Health. For Categories Green, Orange and Red, please see here: https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy The following entry requirements apply: Travel from countries classified as "GREEN" Travellers arriving from countries classified as "GREEN" can enter Cyprus 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"
All other travellers arriving from countries classified as "ORANGE" or "RED" are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to the 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. The following categories may opt to be tested upon arrival in Cyprus only (at their own expenses):
Travellers from countries classified as "ORANGE" or "RED" shall remain in mandatory self-isolation until they receive the test result. People arriving 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 ended. Travel from countries classified as "GREY" Travel from "GREY" countries, is allowed only for:
All other travellers arriving from countries classified as "GREY" are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to the flight departure. 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 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 confinement for 14 days. Children under the age of 12 are exempted from the testing requirement. Find out more: COVID-19 Destination Protocol_Cyprus What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Cyprus implements travel restrictions according to a classification of high, medium and low-risk countries based on data and criteria communicated every Thursday by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The measures applicable to travel to Cyprus depend on the colour code assigned to each country. Travel from countries classified as "GREEN" Travellers arriving from countries classified as "GREEN" can enter Cyprus without being subject to any isolation or test requirement. For these travellers, testing and quarantine are not required also in case 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 the last 14 days). Travel from countries NOT classified as "GREEN"
All other travellers arriving from countries classified as "ORANGE" or "RED" are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to the 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 only (at their own expenses):
Travellers from countries classified as "ORANGE" or "RED" shall remain in mandatory self-isolation until they receive the test result. People arriving 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 ended. Travel from "GREY" countries, is allowed only for:
All other travellers arriving from countries classified as "GREY" are subject 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 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 confinement for 14 days. Children under the age of 12 are exempted from the testing requirement. Mandatory Travel Documentation All passengers have to submit, within 48 hours before starting their journey, all the information and documents required to obtain the CyprusFlightPass. The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/home and https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms Find out more: COVID-19 Destination Protocol_Cyprus Contact point for Cyprus: Also, a dedicated email address has been set up for this purpose at travel2021@visitcyprus.com. May I transit this country?Partially As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction. EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence. Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply. General measuresSafePass In all indoor and outdoor areas and premises where, subject to the distancing 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, shopping malls, gyms, retirement homes, beauty salons, beaches, food stores, archaeological sites and other public venues. To obtain a SafePass, citizens must present one of the following forms of 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: (a) using Larnaca and Pafos Airports may present the Cyprus Flight Pass obtained on the 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 recreational craft, they should have the proof they obtain from their Marina Operator subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Transports, Communications and Works and the Deputy Ministry of Shipping.
Use of facemasksFacemasks are compulsory in all indoor areas (taxis, buses, diving/safari jeeps, lifts, theatres, malls, etc.) and outdoor public places. Areas where people are seated whilst consuming food and beverage (e.g. restaurants, coffee shops, bars, snack bars, lobby bars, etc.), are excluded from this provision. An exemption on mask-wearing is also in place on the beach and during physical exercise. Physical DistancingPhysical distancing measures apply so that people who do not belong to the same travel group maintain a reasonable distance from each other (the minimum area occupied per person should be 2 square metres outdoors, and 3 square metres indoors). Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsFrom 9 to 31 July:
Information on Tourism at National levelNational website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISMUseful Info for touristsCyprus is allowing entry from four 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 EU Digital COVID Certificates
Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in Cyprus _________ The EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation entered into force on 01 July 2021. EU citizens and residents will now be able to have their Digital COVID Certificates issued and verified across the EU. National authorities are in charge of issuing the certificate. The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or test result. Despite the European Digital COVID Certificate, each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what is required to enter upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your destination. Find out more: Information on the "EU Digital COVID Certificate" Further information: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/CYP/7011 ____________________________________________________________ 18.06.2021 What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateInformation not yet available. Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsCyprus implements travel restrictions according to a classification of high, medium and low-risk countries based on data and criteria communicated every Thursday by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The measures applicable to travel to Cyprus depend on the colour code assigned to each country. Travel from countries classified as "green" Travellers arriving from countries classified as "green" can enter Cyprus without being subject to any isolation or test requirement. For these travellers, testing and quarantine are not required also in case 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 the last 14 days). Travel from countries NOT classified as "green"
All other travellers arriving from countries classified as "orange" or "red" are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure 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 only (at their own expenses):
Travellers from countries classified as "orange" or "red" shall remain in mandatory self-isolation until they receive the test result. People arriving 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 ended. Travellers from countries classified as "gray" must complete a compulsory self-isolation of 14 days. Self-isolation may be shortened by taking a PCR 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 confinement for 14 days. Mandatory Travel Documentation All passengers have to submit, within 24 hours before starting their journey, all the information and documents required to obtain the CyprusFlightPass. The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms Find out more: Contact point for Cyprus: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Cyprus implements travel restrictions according to a classification of high, medium and low-risk countries based on data and criteria communicated every Thursday by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The measures applicable to travel to Cyprus depend on the colour code assigned to each country. Travel from countries classified as "green" Travellers arriving from countries classified as "green" can enter Cyprus without being subject to any isolation or test requirement. For these travellers, testing and quarantine are not required also in case 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 the last 14 days). Travel from countries NOT classified as "green"
All other travellers arriving from countries classified as "orange" or "red" are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure 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 only (at their own expenses):
Travellers from countries classified as "orange" or "red" shall remain in mandatory self-isolation until they receive the test result. People arriving 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 ended. Travellers from countries classified as "gray" must complete a compulsory self-isolation of 14 days. Self-isolation may be shortened by taking a PCR 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 confinement for 14 days. Mandatory Travel Documentation All passengers have to submit, within 24 hours before starting their journey, all the information and documents required to obtain the CyprusFlightPass. The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms Find out more: May I transit this country?PARTIALLY As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction. EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence. Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply. General measuresA curfew is in place and the movement of citizens is banned 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, shopping 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 of evidence:
Use of facemasksThe use of a facemask is mandatory for people from the age of 12:
Physical DistancingPhysical distancing measures of 2 metres outdoors and 3 metres indoors are in place. Information on Tourism at National levelNational website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISMUseful Info for touristsCyprus 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 EU Digital COVID Certificates
Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in Cyprus _________ The EU Digital COVID Certificate (available from 1 July 2021) provides proof that a person has either:
When travelling, holders of the EU Digital COVID Certificate will have the same rights as citizens of the visited Member State who have been vaccinated, tested or recovered. The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from COVID or test result. Each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what you will be eligible for, upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your country of destination. How does it work:
Find out more: Press Release _____________________________________________________________ 04.05.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?PARTIALLY Cyprus has introduced a traffic light system of high, medium and low-risk countries. It is based on the data and criteria communicated by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) every Thursday. Each country is given a colour code (red, orange, green). The measures applicable to travel to Cyprus depend on the colour code assigned to each country. Is a coronavirus test required? As of 1 April 2021, passengers from countries of the "Green Category" are not required to hold a Covid-19 test certificate and to self-isolate. Travellers from "Orange Category" countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. Additionally, the following categories may be tested upon arrival:
Travellers from "Red Category" countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. Additionally, these travellers are subject to a 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 their 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 arrival and to self-isolate. Is a quarantine required? Travellers from "Orange" and "Red" countries shall remain in mandatory self-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 confinement for 14 days and follow the medical protocol of the Ministry of Health. Mandatory Travel Documentation All passengers have to submit, within 24 hours before starting their journey, all the information and documents required to obtain the 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 form in writing. The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms Find out more: Contact point for Cyprus: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?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 out by the Ministry of Health which classifies them as "green", "orange", "red" and "grey". 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 arrival and to self-isolate. Is a coronavirus test required? As of 1 April 2021, all passengers from "Green Category" countries are not required to hold a Covid-19 test certificate and to self-isolate. Travellers from "Orange Category" countries have to provide a document showing a negative result of a PCR test taken within 72 hours before entering the country. The following categories have also the option to be tested upon arrival:
Travellers from "Red Category" countries have to undergo a double testing procedure, showing a negative result of a PCR test taken within 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 after having undergone, at their own expense, only a laboratory test upon their arrival:
Is a quarantine required? Travellers from "orange" and "red" countries shall remain in mandatory self-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 expires. All travellers who test positive should be placed in compulsory confinement for 14 days and follow the medical protocol of the Ministry of Health. For travellers from "grey" countries, quarantine measures apply, in accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Health. Passengers shall remain in mandatory self-isolation/quarantine for a period of 14 days or alternatively, 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 journey, all the information and documents to obtain the CyprusFlightPass. The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms Find out more: May I transit this country?PARTIALLY As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction. EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence. Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply. General measuresAs 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 guarantee 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 per 15 square metres for shops exceeding 1000 square metres.
FAQs on measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic Use of facemasksThe use of a facemask is mandatory for people from the age of 12:
Physical DistancingPhysical distancing measures of 2 metres outdoors and 3 metres indoors are in place. Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/CYP/7001 _____________________________________________________________ 31.03.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?NO Cyprus implements the commonly agreed EU "traffic lights" approach to travel restrictions. Is a coronavirus test required? Travellers from "Green Category" countries are not required to provide a COVID-19 test certificate or self-isolate. During the period 1-31 March 2021, all passengers from countries of the "Green Category" will undergo a PCR laboratory 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" countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. The following categories may also be tested upon arrival:
Travellers from "Red Category" countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. Additionally, these travellers are subject to a second test upon their arrival. The following categories of passengers may enter from a "Red Category" country after having taken, at their own expense, only a test upon their arrival:
Is a quarantine required? Travellers from "Orange" and "Red" countries shall remain in mandatory self-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 confinement for 14 days and follow the medical protocol of the Ministry of Health. Mandatory Travel Documentation All passengers have to submit, within 24 hours before starting their journey, all the information and documents required to obtain the 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 form in writing. The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms Find out more: Contact point for Cyprus: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?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 out by the Ministry of Health which classifies them as "green", "orange", "red" and "grey". Is a coronavirus test required? Travellers coming from the Green Category countries are not required to hold a COVID-19 test certificate or self-isolate. During the period 1-31 March 2021, all passengers from countries of the "Green Category" will undergo a PCR laboratory 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 negative result of a PCR test taken within 72 hours before entering the country. The following categories have also the option to be tested upon arrival:
Travellers from countries of the "Red Category" have to undergo a double testing procedure, showing a negative result of a PCR test taken within 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 after having undergone, at their own expense, only a laboratory test upon their arrival:
Is a quarantine required? Travellers from "orange" and "red" countries shall remain in mandatory self-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 expires. All travellers who test positive should be placed in compulsory confinement for 14 days and follow the medical protocol of the Ministry of Health. For travellers from "grey" countries, quarantine measures apply, in accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Health. Passengers shall remain in mandatory self-isolation/quarantine for a period of 14 days or alternatively, 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 journey, all the information and documents to obtain the CyprusFlightPass. The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms Find out more: May I transit this country?PARTIALLY As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction. EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence. Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply. May I enter this country by sea transport?PARTIALLY All Ports shall operate only for commercial transactions and activities. The boarding of cruise ships is prohibited. May I fly to this country?Specific measures for the new variant of coronavirus from 18:00 of 21 December 2020, taking into account the information concerning 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 passengers arriving at Larnaka and Pafos Airports from the UK:
It is noted that the cost of transfer and hotel stay is undertaken by the State. The samples taken from travellers who arrived from the UK during last week and who were found positive will be sent to the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics to be checked and to determine whether the new mutant strain of coronavirus is found. The Scientific Advisory Committee on Coronavirus, in accordance with the competent EU bodies, is closely monitoring the developments and any new recommendation or suggestion will be announced accordingly. You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website. You can also find information about air passenger rights on our portal for citizens. General measuresAs 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 businesses 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 guarantee a minimum distance of 2 metres and the maximum presence of 1 person per 10 square metres.
FAQs on measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksThe use of a facemask is mandatory for people from the age of 12:
Physical DistancingPhysical distancing measures of 2 metres outdoors and 3 metres indoors are in place. Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/CYP/7001 _____________________________________________________________ 22.01.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?PARTIALLY Note: Cyprus adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Cyprus are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map. The classification of countries is available at cyprusflightpass.gov.cy and is revised on a weekly basis, according to the evolution of the epidemiological situation. Category A Passengers from Category A countries are only asked to provide some specific 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 document 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 upon arrival and should be in isolation until they receive the results:
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 following 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 hours before entering the country or to be tested upon arrival at their own expenses. Travellers from Category C countries have also to undergo a compulsory 14-days self-isolation, following the special precautions and preventive measures 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-isolation, at their own expenses. The result of the PCR test must be sent to the following email address: monada@mphs.moh.gov.cy and the self-isolation will come to an end on the 14th day, provided that the test result is negative. All travellers who test positive for COVID-19 should be placed in compulsory confinement for 14 days and the medical protocol of the Ministry of Health shall be observed. The prerequisites for passengers travelling to Cyprus from each country category can be found at: https://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, within 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 itself, passengers will be allowed to fill in the required form in writing. What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Specific measures for the new variant of coronavirus from 21 December 2020, the following measures apply to all passengers arriving from the UK:
___________________ Entry rules for Cyprus depend on the epidemiological situation in countries of origin and transit. Travel restrictions have been lifted for residents of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand (Category A countries). The categorisation of countries is available at cyprusflightpass.gov.cy and is revised on a weekly basis. May I enter this country by sea transport?PARTIALLY All Ports shall operate only for commercial transactions and activities. The boarding of cruise ships is prohibited. General measuresAs of 10 January 2021, a strict lockdown is applied. A curfew is in place and the movement of citizens is banned from 21:00 to 5:00. The movement of persons during curfew hours is permitted for the following reasons:
Movement by exception will be permitted twice a day by sending a text message to 8998. Persons over the age of 65 may use "Form B" for their movement 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 information regarding all governmental initiatives for dealing with COVID-19. To know more: FAQs on measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksThe use of a mask is mandatory for people from the age of 12:
Physical DistancingPhysical distancing measures of 2 metres outdoors and 3 metres indoors are in place. _____________________________________________________________ 14.12.2020 What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Entry rules for Cyprus depend on the epidemiological situation in countries 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 weekly basis, according to the evolution of the epidemiological situation. Category A Passengers from Category A countries are only asked to provide some specific 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 document 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 upon arrival, at their own expenses: - Cypriot citizens and their 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 Convention; - 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 Health 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 document 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 upon arrival, at their own expenses: - Cypriot citizens, permanently residing in the Republic of Cyprus and their 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 Convention; - persons, regardless of nationality, having a special permission as defined under the infectious Diseases Decree N.30 (Determination of Measures Against the Spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus disease), as amended. Travellers from Category C countries have also to undergo a compulsory 14-days self-isolation, following the special precautions and preventive measures 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 self-isolation, at their own expenses. The result of the PCR test must be sent to the following email address: monada@mphs.moh.gov.cy and the self-isolation will come to an end on the 14th day, provided that the test result is negative. The prerequisites for passengers travelling to Cyprus from each country category can be found at: https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms Mandatory Travel DocumentationAll passengers travelling to the Republic of Cyprus have to submit, within 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. Consequently, when booking a flight, passengers have to be informed in advance by airlines, travel agents and/or internet booking platforms, before the final step of booking, that the acquisition of the CyprusFlightPass is necessary for their travel to the Republic of Cyprus. Only in case of technical problems or scheduled maintenance of the electronic platform, which will be officially announced in the platform itself, passengers will be allowed to fill in the required form in writing. From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
Entry RestrictionsEntry rules for Cyprus depend on the epidemiological situation in countries of origin and transit. The categorisation of countries is available at cyprusflightpass.gov.cy and is revised on a weekly basis, according to the evolution of the epidemiological situation. Category A Passengers from Category A countries are only asked to provide some specific 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 document 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 upon arrival, at their own expenses: - Cypriot citizens and their 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 Convention; - 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 Health 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 document 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 upon arrival, at their own expenses: - Cypriot citizens, permanently residing in the Republic of Cyprus and their 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 Convention; - persons, regardless of nationality, having a special permission as defined under the infectious Diseases Decree N.30 (Determination of Measures Against the Spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus disease), as amended. Travellers from Category C countries have also to undergo a compulsory 14-days self-isolation, following the special precautions and preventive measures 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 self-isolation, at their own expenses. The result of the PCR test must be sent to the following email address: monada@mphs.moh.gov.cy and the self-isolation will come to an end on the 14th day, provided that the test result is negative. The prerequisites for passengers travelling to Cyprus from each country category can be found at: https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms Mandatory Travel DocumentationAll passengers travelling to the Republic of Cyprus have to submit, within 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. Consequently, when booking a flight, passengers have to be informed in advance by airlines, travel agents and/or internet booking platforms, before the final step of booking, that the acquisition of the CyprusFlightPass is necessary for their travel to the Republic of Cyprus. Only in case of technical problems or scheduled maintenance of the electronic 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, Switzerland, 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 information 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 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 category B countries with an overnight stay and belong to at least one of the following categories: Cypriot citizens and their family members (foreign spouses, their 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 from category B countries that are not offering COVID-19 tests to those wishing to travel to the Republic of Cyprus. Travellers from countries other than those mentioned in the first two categories (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 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 residing in the Republic of Cyprus and their family members (foreign spouses, their 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 Measures 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: https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms Entry RestrictionsEntry rules for Cyprus depend on the epidemiological situation in countries of origin and transit. The categorisation of countries is available at cyprusflightpass.gov.cy and is revised on a weekly basis, according to the evolution of the epidemiological situation. Category A Passengers from Category A countries are only asked to provide some specific 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 perform 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 Countries of Category B, with an overnight stay and belong to at least one of the following categories: Cypriot citizens and their family members (foreign spouses, their 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 from category B countries that are not offering COVID-19 tests to those wishing to travel to the Republic 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 residing in the Republic of Cyprus and their family members (foreign spouses, their 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 Measures 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: https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 28.08.2020 Travelling to Cyprus The categorisation of countries is available at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/country-categories and is revised on a weekly basis, according to the evolution of the epidemiological situation. Rules and Exceptions Passengers from Category B and C countries will need to: In the following cases, passengers travelling from Category B countries have the option to be tested - at their own expenses - upon their arrival at the Republic of Cyprus, if they didn't take the test for COVID-19 within 72 hours prior to their departure: Only the following passenger categories can travel to Cyprus from Category C countries: The above groups of passengers, travelling from Category B or C countries, will have the option of taking the test upon their arrival in Cyprus and pay for the cost of the test. Mandatory Travel Documentation The use of the platform is obligatory for anyone who wishes to travel to Cyprus. Consequently, when booking a flight, passengers have to be informed in advance by airlines, travel agents and/or internet booking platforms, before the final step of booking, that the acquisition of the CyprusFlightPass is necessary for their travel to the Republic of Cyprus. |
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22.07.2020 Conditions to enter the country for foreign visitors (29.05.2020) Cyprus has published a protocol for the entry into the country for foreign visitors. Further information: More info: |
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07.05.2020 1. Measures aiming to Facilitate the Cross-border Movement of Relief and 1.1. Facilitation for the import of medical equipment. 1.2. Offer relaxation and facilitation according to the Commission’s guidance: 1.3. Automatic electronic notification for the release of cargo by the Customs 2. Measures aiming at Supporting the Economy and Sustaining Supply Chain 2.1. For companies approved for deferred payment of excise duty and VAT, the 2.2. On a temporary basis T2L copies instead of originals are accepted, as long as 2.3. The period for taking goods out of the customs territory without the export or reexport declaration being invalidated by the customs office of export is prolonged. 2.4. Exceptionally during the crisis period and until further notice, when requiring the A copy of a certificate which is not issued in accordance with any of the Once the exceptional situation ceases, customs authorities will be 3. Measures aiming at Protecting Customs administrations’ Staff 3.1. Protection and social distancing measures taken by front line officers, in order to 3.2. Staff with chronic illness, pregnant women and parents with children under 15 4. Other Measures 5.1. Further facilitation of the use of electronic payments. |
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Suspension of flights from all EEA countries and Switzerland Cyprus has notified a suspension of flights from all EEA countries and Switzerland. Exempt include cargo, ferry, humanitarian, ambulance and repatriation flights to Cyprus. Start date: 21.03.2020 End date: not available Entry ban to non-resident citizens and mandatory 14-day quarantine (16.03.2020) Between 16/3/2020 and 30/4/2020, entry to the Republic of Cyprus will only be granted to Cypriot citizens, legal residents, European or third-country nationals working in Cyprus and a number of exceptional cases. All travelers returning to Cyprus from abroad, regardless of their country of origin, will be placed under a 14-day compulsory quarantine at accommodation facilities designated by the Republic of Cyprus. In addition, passengers arriving in Cyprus must be in possession of a recent medical certificate. Start date: 16.03.2020 End date: 30.04.2020 Further information: https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=12683#flat |
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08.06.2020 On 8 June, the Official Journal of the EU published a list of Member States that decided not to apply certain provisions of Regulation (EU) 2020/698, which lays down specific and temporary measures in view of the COVID‐19 outbreak concerning the 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 following:
These Member States are added to those whose notification was published on 2 and 3 June: Poland, Latvia, Hungary, Estonia, Spain, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Finland, Croatia, Lithuania. Source: European Commission _____________________________________________________________ |