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 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.
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 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.