China passport → Cyprus

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Visa required in advance

Chinese passport holders need a visa for Cyprus, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a Schengen visa, EU residence or similar, it can be easier: see below.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

Easier if you already hold another visa

Chinese passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free instead:

Schengen visa
EU / Schengen residence

Double or multiple-entry Schengen C visa. Stay limited by the Schengen visa's validity.

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Cyprus at a glance

Capital: Nicosia
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: Greek, Turkish
Calling code: +357
Region: Western Asia

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Cyprus for other passports

IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Asia for Chinese passport holders

ArmeniaVisa-free90 days
AzerbaijanVisa-free30 days
GeorgiaVisa-free30 days
OmanVisa-free14 days
PalestineVisa-free
QatarVisa-free30 days
TürkiyeVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days

Common questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Chinese passport holders need a visa for Cyprus, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Chinese citizens stay in Cyprus?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Chinese citizens get a visa on arrival in Cyprus?

Not under the standard rules.

Is Cyprus easier for Chinese citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?

Yes. With a qualifying Schengen visa, EU residence, Chinese citizens get visa free. Double or multiple-entry Schengen C visa. Stay limited by the Schengen visa's validity.

How many countries can Chinese citizens visit without a visa?

84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The China passport ranks #50 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.