Cyprus
Warnings and insurance
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Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
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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.
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Update history
2025-12-10 14:24
Addition of information about flooding in Cyprus and new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2025-08-07 13:58
Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Cyprus (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-07-24 17:01
Updated information about wildfires in Cyprus (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-07-23 20:42
Latest update: Information about wildfires in Cyprus (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2025-06-13 12:39
Ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Iran could escalate quickly and pose security risks for the wider region (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-06-04 17:08
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
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)