Up-to-date Cyprus visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.
Tourism, leisure, sightseeing within the Republic of Cyprus.
Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Cyprus.
Visiting family or friends resident in Cyprus.
Full-time study at a recognised Cypriot tertiary institution (university, college, English-language programme).
Salaried employment at a Cypriot company. Employer initiates the application; foreign worker collects entry visa.
Transit through a Cypriot airport (Larnaca / Paphos) en route to a third country.
Permanent residence permit for non-EU nationals investing in Cypriot residential property.
Cyprus National Visa application form (signed)
Downloaded from visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cyp; printed and signed by hand. Available in English.
Nepali passport (≥ 6 months validity beyond intended return; ≥ 2 blank pages)
Plus photocopies of front + last page + every used page of current and last 2 old passports.
Two passport-size photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)
Color, glossy, neutral expression, head 2/3 of frame, no glasses / hats / patterned background.
Indian visa or transit visa (mandatory for travelling to the VFS VAC in India)
Apply for an Indian visit visa or 72-hour transit visa first if you do not already hold a multi-entry Indian visa. The Cyprus High Commission cannot adjudicate without you physically reaching India.
Travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage)
Schengen-template policy acceptable. Covers urgent medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation throughout the stay in Cyprus.
Confirmed return air ticket
Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable at file-prep stage.
Confirmed accommodation in Cyprus for the entire stay
Hotel booking, private rental, or invitation-letter accommodation. Include the hotel name, address, and booking reference.
Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location)
Cover letter explaining purpose of trip
Addressed to the High Commission of Cyprus, New Delhi; outlines who, why, where, when, who funds the trip, and why you will return.
Bank statement (last 6 months, NPR 5 lakh ending balance recommended)
Original on bank letterhead, signed and stamped, in English.
Income Tax Returns (last 3 years, personal + company as applicable)
Notarised English translations.
International credit card copy + last 3 months statement
Strengthens financial profile when bank balance is borderline.
Proof of social / professional status
Employed: employer letter on letterhead (position, tenure, leave grant, last 3 months salary slips). Self-employed: company registration + PAN. Student: institution leave letter + valid ID.
Nepali citizenship certificate copy + birth certificate (notarised English translations)
Foreign-exchange purchase receipt OR passport endorsement
Demonstrates funds being carried for the trip.
Minor-only documents (if applicant < 18): birth certificate + notarised parental consent if travelling without both parents
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).
Machine-readable version: /visa/cyprus/markdown
Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Cyprus visa — sourced from Cyprus's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.
7–15 working days at the High Commission Delhi (most files); allow 2–3 weeks total including VFS courier transit Nepal <-> Delhi.
Bank statement (last 6 months) showing capacity for trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–10-day trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns and an international credit card with 3-month statement.
Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period. (Cyprus National Visa (Type C) — Tourism / Short-Stay).
Download form from visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cyp -> fill and sign -> travel to India to submit at any VFS Cyprus VAC (Delhi recommended) -> wait for High Commission decision -> courier passport collection.
Required documents include: Cyprus National Visa application form (signed); Nepali passport (≥ 6 months validity beyond intended return; ≥ 2 blank pages); Two passport-size photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Indian visa or transit visa (mandatory for travelling to the VFS VAC in India); Travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage); Confirmed return air ticket; Confirmed accommodation in Cyprus for the entire stay; Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location).
High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan) — 108, Jor Bagh, New Delhi 110003, India. Phone: +91 11 2469 7503.
Yes — Cyprus National Visa (Type C) — Business. Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Cyprus. Processing: 7–15 working days at High Commission Delhi..
Yes — apply online at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cyp (VFS Global Cyprus India — appointment booking + visa application form download) · https://www.mfa.gov.cy/embassies/embassy_newdelhi — High Commission of Cyprus New Delhi · https://www.moi.gov.cy — Cyprus Civil Registry & Migration Department (long-stay / Pink Slip) · https://www.investcy.gov.cy — Invest Cyprus (Permanent Residence by Investment).
Visa fee in INR Demand Draft drawn in favour of "High Commission of Cyprus" at any Indian bank. VFS service fee + courier in cash INR or by card at the VAC counter. No payments accepted in NPR — all fees are settled in INR at the Indian VAC.
Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Cyprus including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.
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