Entry to Cyprus – Simpler Than You Think

For EU citizens: show passport or ID, through border control, collect luggage, done. No visa, no forms. The COVID-era Cyprus Flight Pass was abolished in March 2022.

For EU Citizens

Unlimited right to enter and live. Register for Yellow Slip within 3 months (registration, not visa). Passport or ID accepted. No customs within EU. Pets: EU Pet Passport with rabies vaccination.

This was exactly our experience: The COVID-era Cyprus Flight Pass was abolished in March 2022. For EU Citizens Unlimited right to enter and live. Register for Yellow Slip within 3 months (registration, not visa). Passport or ID ac...

– Entrepreneur from Berlin, in Larnaca since 2024

For Non-EU Citizens

Visa-free 90 days: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan etc. Longer stay: work visa, Digital Nomad Visa (from €3,500/month income), or Permanent Residence Permit (€300,000 property purchase). CMC advises individually.

Cyprus and Schengen

EU member but NOT Schengen. Passport checks at entry/exit. For EU citizens: quick process. Not Schengen because of the island's division.

Practical Tips

Larnaca airport: main hub, EU passport lane 5-15 min. Pafos: smaller, quicker. SIM cards at airport (€10-20). Euro used – no exchange needed.

Cyprus Flight Pass and Entry Requirement

Locations: Larnaca
Topics: Entry to Cyprus – Simpler Than You Think, For EU Citizens, For Non-EU Citizens

CMC Practical Tip

Practical Tips Larnaca airport: main hub, EU passport lane 5-15 min.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I still need the Cyprus Flight Pass?

No – abolished March 2022. No health forms, tests or apps. Just show passport or ID.

Is ID card enough?

Yes for entry. But passport recommended – more widely accepted as primary ID on Cyprus.

Is Cyprus in Schengen?

No – EU member but not Schengen. Passport checks at entry/exit. For EU citizens no practical difference.

What do non-EU citizens need?

Depends on nationality. Visa-free 90 days for many. Longer stay: work visa, Digital Nomad Visa, or PRP. CMC advises.

How CMC Supports You

At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.

As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.

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