# Sample Travel Itinerary for a Cyprus Visa from India > A fill-in Cyprus visa itinerary template for Indian applicants, with the checklist rules it must match: two-way flights, every night's accommodation and full-stay insurance. _Published: 2026-11-07 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1173_ ## TL;DR The Cyprus checklist used by VFS Global in India asks for a two-way flight itinerary, proof of accommodation and a cover letter. A good itinerary is a day-by-day table that ties those together, with dates that match your flights, hotel bookings, leave letter and EUR 30,000 travel insurance. ## Key takeaways - The Cyprus checklist asks for a two-way flight itinerary, proof of accommodation and a cover letter. - Travel insurance must cover at least EUR 30,000 and be valid for the entire stay in Cyprus. - Apply within six months of the trip and no later than 15 calendar days before it. - The High Commission normally decides in 10 to 15 working days; it can take up to 45 days in individual cases. - Documents not in English or Greek must be translated. **According to the VFS Global checklist for Cyprus, Indian applicants must submit a two-way flight itinerary and proof of accommodation (hotel reservations, a holiday-home rental or a host's sponsorship), so your itinerary should list each day's town, overnight address and booking reference, matching the flights, hotels and EUR 30,000 insurance dates exactly.** ## Article The checklist does not prescribe a format, which is why the template below follows what the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi needs to see: where you will be each night and how you will get home. Rules are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For fees, centres and every visa category, see our Cyprus visa guide for Indians. ### Which Cyprus checklist items does the itinerary connect? The Cyprus short-term visa checklist (April 2026) lists the documents your plan has to agree with: - Flight itinerary (2 way) - Proof of accommodation: hotel reservations or rental of a holiday home, or proof of sponsorship or private accommodation from a host - A cover letter, plus an employment letter or your own letter of explanation - Original bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed (the High Commission mentions bank statements of the last 6 months as an example) - Photocopy of tax declarations for the last three years - Medical travel insurance of at least €30.000, valid for the entire stay in Cyprus At submission you also answer questions about the trip, give fingerprints and have your photo taken. An itinerary you wrote yourself, and know well, makes those answers consistent with the paperwork. ### Cyprus visa itinerary template you can copy Replace every bracketed item with your own details. Keep one row per day, and make sure no night is left without an address. DayDatePlanOvernight stayProof in your file1[DD Month YYYY]Depart [Indian city] on [airline and flight number]; arrive in Cyprus at [time][Hotel 1, full address]Outbound flight reservation; Hotel 1 confirmation2[date]Sightseeing in [town or area][Hotel 1]Same booking3[date]Travel to [second town] by [bus, taxi or rental car]; check in[Hotel 2, full address]Hotel 2 confirmation4[date][Planned visits around the second town][Hotel 2]Same booking5[date][Day trip, returning the same evening][Hotel 2]Same booking6[date]Return towards the departure airport; [free time or shopping][Hotel 3 or Hotel 2]Hotel confirmation for this night7[date]Check out; depart on [airline and flight number] to [Indian city]None (flying home)Return flight reservationAdd a short header above the table with your name as in the passport, passport number, purpose (tourism), total nights and your insurance policy dates. Keep the plan realistic: one or two bases are easier to document than a new hotel every night. ### How do the dates line up with your other documents? DocumentWhat must match the itineraryFlight itinerary (2 way)Day 1 arrival and last-day departureHotel reservations or holiday-home rentalEvery night from Day 1 to the night before departure, with no gapsTravel insurance (min. EUR 30,000)Valid in Cyprus for the entire stay; do not use insurers under EU sanctionsCover letterSame purpose, dates and travelling companionsEmployment letter or leave approvalLeave period covers the whole trip, including travel daysVFS also links an Approved TMI companies list (July 2026) for insurance. A verifiable flight reservation is usually the safer way to show the two-way flight itinerary while the visa is pending, because the decision is not guaranteed. ### What if you are staying with family or friends in Cyprus? Your itinerary then names your host's address for the nights you stay with them. The Visiting Family and Friends category adds three documents: - An invitation letter from the host - An Assumption of Responsibility from the host, completed by the host and certified by a notary public - A bank guarantee from the host, stamped by the Migration Department The Migration Department's own page says the host submits the hosting form with an original letter of guarantee (€855 for Asian countries) and a copy of the visitor's passport. If you split the trip between a host and hotels, show both clearly in the table. ### When should the itinerary dates start? Pick travel dates that leave room for processing. You can apply within six months of the visit and no later than 15 calendar days before it. VFS says the High Commission normally takes 10 to 15 working days, and longer in some cases; the High Commission states a maximum of 15 days, extendable up to 45 days in individual cases. Applications from VFS centres outside Delhi are submitted to the High Commission on the third working day. Cyprus has 19 VFS centres in India, from Chandigarh and Jalandhar to Trivandrum and Guwahati, under the High Commission's VFS contract that took effect on 21 July 2026. The short-stay fee is EURO 90 / INR 9800 with a INR 334 VFS service fee. VFS's older one-pager shows INR 9900 and INR 633, so confirm the amount when you book. One check before you plan at all: Indians holding a valid double or multiple-entry Schengen (category C) visa, or a valid D visa or residence permit of an EU (except UK and Ireland) or Schengen country, can enter Cyprus for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a Cyprus visa. ### Itinerary mistakes that raise questions - A night with no address. Every night needs a hotel, rental or host. - Insurance that ends on the last hotel night. It must cover the entire stay, including the departure day. - Dates that differ between documents. One changed flight means updating the itinerary, cover letter and hotel bookings together. - Untranslated papers. Documents not issued in English or Greek must be translated. - An overloaded plan. A trip that changes base every day is harder to prove with bookings and harder to explain at the counter. If you would rather not build this yourself, Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files. Packages run from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or contact us. ### Frequently asked questions #### Do I need a confirmed paid flight ticket for a Cyprus visa? The checklist asks for a flight itinerary (2 way), not a paid ticket. Embassies generally advise against buying non-refundable tickets before the visa decision, so a verifiable reservation that matches your itinerary is the usual approach. #### Can I apply for a Cyprus visa online from India? No. The High Commission states that electronic visa applications cannot be submitted at this stage. You apply in person at a VFS Global centre in India, or at the High Commission by appointment, where fingerprints and a photo are taken. #### How many photos does a Cyprus visa application need? Two colour photos, 35 x 45 mm, not older than 6 months, on a white background, signed at the back and without software corrections. This applies to every applicant, including minors. #### Who decides Cyprus visa applications made in India? The High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi decides all applications lodged at VFS centres across India and at the High Commission. The honorary consulates in Mumbai and Kolkata have no published visa role. ## FAQ ### Do I need a confirmed paid flight ticket for a Cyprus visa? The checklist asks for a flight itinerary (2 way), not a paid ticket. Embassies generally advise against buying non-refundable tickets before the visa decision, so a verifiable reservation that matches your itinerary is the usual approach. ### Can I apply for a Cyprus visa online from India? No. The High Commission states that electronic visa applications cannot be submitted at this stage. You apply in person at a VFS Global centre in India, or at the High Commission by appointment, where fingerprints and a photo are taken. ### How many photos does a Cyprus visa application need? Two colour photos, 35 x 45 mm, not older than 6 months, on a white background, signed at the back and without software corrections. This applies to every applicant, including minors. ### Who decides Cyprus visa applications made in India? The High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi decides all applications lodged at VFS centres across India and at the High Commission. The honorary consulates in Mumbai and Kolkata have no published visa role. ## Sources 1. [Cyprus Visa Check List (Apr 2026, linked from VFS)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2yOeR0xublerml8ftmt696/f97f2f3d1152b37f9c60efe33053e9ca/Short-Term-Visa-Checklist-Cyprus-Apr-26.pdf) — VFS Global (for the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus) 2. [High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi – Visa Information](https://www.gov.cy/mfa-highcomnewdelhi/en/consular-services/visa-information/) — High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus, New Delhi 3. [Migration Department – Inviting a third country national for a visit](https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/documents/inviting-a-third-country-national-for-a-visit/) — Migration Department, Republic of Cyprus