Cyprus
Warnings and insurance
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:
- advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
- information for women, LGBT+ and disabled travellers
Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Consular assistance in the north of Cyprus
The self-declared ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ is not recognised by the British government and FCDO’s ability to offer consular assistance there is limited. For more information see Regional risks
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:
- advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
- information for women, LGBT+ and disabled travellers
Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Consular assistance in the north of Cyprus
The self-declared ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ is not recognised by the British government and FCDO’s ability to offer consular assistance there is limited. For more information see Regional risks
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)