Cyprus Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: For Cyprus, your passport should be issued less than 10 years before arrival, valid for at least 3 months after leaving and have at least one blank page for stamping.
Cyprus travel requirements at a glance
Date of issue must be less than 10 years before arrival.
Expiry date must be at least 3 months after leaving Cyprus.
You need at least one blank page for entry and exit stamps.
Cyprus visits do not count towards the Schengen 90/180-day limit.
Official source: GOV.UK Cyprus entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Cyprus is in the EU but is not part of the Schengen area.
- Your UK passport needs the 10-year issue check, 3 months after leaving and a blank page.
- British citizens can usually visit Cyprus without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Make sure your passport is stamped on entry and exit.
Is Cyprus a Schengen passport check?
Cyprus uses similar passport date checks to Schengen countries, but it is not in the Schengen area.
That means time in Cyprus does not count towards your Schengen 90/180-day allowance, and Schengen trips do not count towards the Cyprus allowance.
How to count your Cyprus passport dates
Use your arrival date for the 10-year issue check and your planned departure date from Cyprus for the 3-month expiry check.
If you arrive in Cyprus on 1 August and leave on 15 August, the passport should be issued after 1 August 2016 and expire on or after 15 November 2026.
Passport stamping and blank pages
GOV.UK says you need at least one blank page for stamping. Make sure your passport is stamped when you enter and leave Cyprus.
If a stamp is missing, keep evidence of your travel dates such as boarding passes or tickets and ask border officials to add the stamp.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Cyprus?
Not usually. Cyprus requires your passport to be less than 10 years old on arrival and valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave.
Is Cyprus in Schengen?
No. Cyprus is not part of the Schengen area, so Cyprus visits do not count towards your Schengen 90/180-day total.
Do I need a blank page for Cyprus?
Yes. GOV.UK says you need at least one blank page for stamping.