Cyprus
Visas and entry
No visa needed for visits of up to 90 days. Cyprus is in the EU but not in the Schengen area, so days in Cyprus don't count towards your Schengen 90 days. Time spent in the north counts towards your Cyprus 90 days.
Passport
Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the day you arrive, be valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave, and have at least one blank page.
At the border
Passport checks as usual: Cyprus does not use the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES), and you won't need ETIAS for Cyprus while it stays outside Schengen.
Health cover
Your UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) covers state healthcare here at the same cost as a local resident. It is not travel insurance: you still need a policy for private treatment, repatriation and cancellation.
Useful to know
| Currency | Euro (€) in the Republic of Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Plugs | Type G (same as UK), 230V |
| Drives on the | left |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Language | Greek, Turkish and widely English |
When to go
October to May. Summer temperatures often pass 40°C inland.
Tip for grandparents
The GHIC only covers the Republic of Cyprus, not the north. If you plan to cross the Green Line, check the FCDO advice on insurance and documents first.
Check your cover before you go: travel insurance in your 60s, 70s and 80s.