Cyprus
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Cyprus’s current entry restrictions and requirements. Due to COVID-19, these may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country on your journey, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriate cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
There are rules about taking food and drink into the EU. See Taking food and drink into the EU for further information.
Around one million British nationals visit Cyprus every year. Most visits are trouble-free, however we advise British nationals that we are not able to offer full consular support to those visiting the areas in the north of the island.island which are not under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.
The authorities in north Cyprus do not share information regarding British Nationals in distress, for more information see Safety and security.
If you’re living in or moving to Cyprus, visit our Living in Cyprus guide in addition to this travel advice.
Terrorist attacks in Cyprus can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
Cyprus has a strict zero tolerance towards drugs. See Local laws and customs
Driving standards are poor. You should drive with great care. See Road travel
If you need to contact the emergency services call 112.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
Update history
2025-01-29 15:38
Information on Israel directing Cyprus-bound flights to Larnaca Airport for security reasons (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-10-26 08:50
Information on Israeli attacks against Iran; risks of regional escalation (‘Regional risks’)
2024-06-19 12:28
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-02-06 09:20
Updated information to airport arrival guidance and political demonstration risks (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-10-23 10:30
Information on political demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-18 11:12
New information for passengers flying out of Larnaca and Paphos airports (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-07-20 16:43
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 09:53
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-05-19 13:28
Updated information on COVID-19 requirements (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-04-11 12:50
New information on the banning of laughing gas (‘Local laws and customs’ page).
2023-02-14 13:52
New information on the political situation, and additional information about child abduction in North Cyprus (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-09-22 15:53
Updated information on the use of face masks in public spaces and services (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-08-31 16:07
Updated information on the use of face masks in public spaces and services (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-07-06 16:11
Updated information on the use of face masks in public spaces and services (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-06-23 16:40
Update to information on the rules about facemasks in the North of Cyprus (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-06-14 16:21
Updated information on COVID-19 requirements in the north of Cyprus from 13 June (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)
2022-06-01 14:38
Updated following the removal of COVID-19 restrictions from 1 June (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages). Added information and advice on road safety and quad biking (‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-05-12 15:18
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-05 15:10
Updated information on the political situation, child abduction in north Cyprus, and consular support (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-04-19 17:08
Update to information on entry requirements in relation to COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-04-08 15:11
Update to information on COVID-19 restrictions on face masks, self-isolation and Flight Pass requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages)
2022-03-03 17:05
Updated information on travel between the Republic of Cyprus and the north (‘Travel in Cyprus page’). Updated information on visiting the north of Cyprus.
2022-03-03 10:00
vaccinated passengers (‘Entry requirements’ page). Updated information on the required self-isolation period if you test positive for coronavirus in Cyprus (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-02-22 14:38
Updated information on the removal of the pre-departure testing requirement for fully vaccinated passengers from 21 February (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-21 23:19
Updated information on the the removal of the pre-departure testing requirement for fully vaccinated passengers from 21 February (‘Entry requirements’ page)