You need a visa for Cyprus if you have an Iranian passport

These visas exist for Cyprus, but they cannot be applied for online with Iranian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Yes. Iranian citizens need a visa for Cyprus. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Cyprus may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
Recent passport photo: white background, 35x45mm
Confirmed hotel booking or host invitation letter
Return or onward flight tickets from Cyprus
Proof of funds: minimum EUR 50 per day of stay
Travel insurance with EUR 30,000 medical coverage

Entry requirements for Iranian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Iranian passport holders entering Cyprus as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when traveling to Cyprus. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00 and must be valid during the entire duration of stay in Cyprus.
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Copenhagen Last checked 2026-08-12
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Cyprus. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Cyprus.
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Copenhagen Last checked 2026-08-12
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Cyprus
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Cyprus.
Last checked 2026-08-12
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Cyprus.
Last checked 2026-08-12
Required
Transit visa
Travelers need a visa to transit through Cyprus. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
Last checked 2026-08-12
May be required
Entry requirements for traveling with pets (dogs and cats)
Travelers should check with their airline for pet transport requirements before traveling, as policies differ. Dogs and cats traveling into the EU from outside the EU must meet entry requirements that vary by country of origin. Pets must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. Additional requirements may apply depending on where travel originates. Travelers can check the specific requirements for their country of origin on the EU government's pet travel page. Travelers bringing other animals should check the national rules of their destination country directly.
EU Pet Entry Requirements Last checked 2026-08-12