Cyprus Travel and Visa Requirements for Nigerian Citizens

Travel and Visa Requirements for Nigerian Citizens Travelling to Cyprus

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About Cyprus

Cyprus is an island country in West Asia, home to about 1 million-plus inhabitant and known to be the birthplace of the Greek goddess of love - Aphrodite.

General Requirements for Cyprus Visa
  • Duly completed and signed application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • A passport photograph taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Documentation showing applicants ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Some embassies/consulates may also request a criminal record certificate.
Types of Cyprus Visa

Cyprus Tourist visa

Processing Time 10 days

Duration of Stay 90 days

Visa Fee $30.00

Eligibility

  • This is the type of visa issued to persons travelling to Cyprus for tourism purposes.
  • You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
  • The Cyprus tourist visa is a short-stay visa valid for up to 90 days.
  • All visitors to Cyprus must carry a valid passport.
  • Applicants are required to provide proof that they sufficient funds to last them the duration of their visit.
  • A return airline ticket should also be provided.
  • For stays longer than 90 days, you will need a temporary residency visa.
  • Applicants seeking this visa need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Cyprus.
  • This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
  • Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up work while in the country.

Cyprus Business visa

Processing Time 10 days

Duration of Stay 90 days

Visa Fee $30.00

Eligibility

  • This is the type of visa issued to Nigerians traveling to Cyprus for business purposes.
  • If you need to travel to Cyprus often (for business etc.) it is possible to get a multiple-entry visa for several visits.
  • The total duration of your stay should not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.
  • The multiple-entry Cyprus visa for business purposes is valid for one year.
  • Multiple-entry visa requires 10-15 days from the day of application to be ready.
  • The actual cost of the visa depends on the urgency of its obtaining.
  • You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Cyprus company you will be visiting.
  • This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
  • If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
  • If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
  • Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed.
Cyprus Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Nigeria
Cyprus

Address: A. G. Leventis Building. 2 Wharf Road, Apapa, Lagos

Phone: Telephone:+234-812-899-0025, +234-709-821-3066

Email: Email: gfashina@agleventis.com, hfessas@agleventis.com