# Cyprus visa for Indian citizens

> Indian citizens apply for a Cyprus visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Short-stay visa (1 - 90 days) (Category C) is EURO 90 / INR 9800. Processing time (Short-stay visa (VFS)): Normally 10-15 working days at the High Commission, may take longer in some cases. Application locations listed include Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Pune (14 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/cyprus
Sources checked on: 2026-10-10
Applies via: VFS Global + embassy
VFS Global: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cyp/
Embassy / official site: https://www.gov.cy/mfa-highcomnewdelhi/en/consular-services/visa-information/

## Overview

Cyprus visas for Indian applicants are decided by the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi, which has contracted VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd (contract effective 21 July 2026) to receive applications at visa application centres across India; appointments are booked via visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cyp. Applications can also be made at the High Commission only by appointment via delhi.consulate@mfa.gov.cy. At submission applicants hand in documents, pay the fee, answer questions about the trip and give photograph and fingerprints. Applications can be submitted within six months and no later than fifteen calendar days before the visit; electronic applications are not available. Holders of a valid double/multiple-entry Schengen C visa, or a valid D visa/residence permit of an EU/Schengen state, can enter Cyprus for up to 90 days in 180 without a Cyprus visa.

## Visa fees

- **Short-stay visa (1 - 90 days) (Category C):** EURO 90 / INR 9800 — INR per exchange rate provided by Cyprus mission; non-refundable. At the High Commission the fee is paid in euro, in cash.
- **Multiple entry visa, valid for 0-5 years (Category C):** EURO 90 / INR 9800
- **Airport Transit Visa (category A):** 90 euro — High Commission fee table
- **Child between 6 to 11 (High Commission: 6-12 years):** EUR 45 / INR 4900
- **Children up to 6 years old:** 0 — High Commission fee table

**Service fee:** VFS Service Fee INR 334 (inclusive of SGST 9% and CGST 9%); High Commission states the VFS application fee is €2.6 excluding GST

## Documents required

### All applicants

- Application form completed and signed by the applicant (minors: signed by both parents/legal guardians)
- Cover letter
- Employment letter / letter from the employer or letter of explanation from the applicant
- 2 passport size photos signed at the back, not older than 6 months (35mm x 45mm), colour, white background, no software corrections
- Original passport + photocopy of passport + old passports (if any); passport with at least two blank pages, valid at least three months beyond the visa's validity, not older than 10 years
- Affidavit form from parents (for children under 18)
- Flight itinerary (2 way)
- Proof of accommodation – hotel reservations or rental of holiday home; or proof of sponsorship/private accommodation from host
- Original bank statement of the last three months, stamped and signed (High Commission: e.g. bank statements of the last 6 months)
- Photocopy of Tax Declaration for the last three years
- Medical travel insurance with coverage of at least €30.000, valid for the entire stay in Cyprus
- Documents not issued in English or Greek must be translated
- Unaccompanied children under 18: statement signed by both parents; one parent travelling: authorisation of the other parent

### Business

- Invitation letter in case of business trip

### Visiting Family and Friends

- Invitation letter from host
- Assumption of Responsibility from the host, notarised (form completed by host and certified by a notary public)
- Bank Guarantee from the host stamped by the Migration Department

### Airport Transit

- 2 passport photos (+ photos of children included on parents' passport)
- Original passport + photocopy + old passports
- Air ticket and visa for onward destination country
- Bank statement of last three months
- Photocopy of Tax Declaration for the last three years

### Students (High Commission)

- Results of studies of the past semesters (transcript)

## Photo specifications

- **Size:** 35 x 45 mm
- **Background:** White (VFS documents list); plain, evenly lit and light background (VFS photo spec / High Commission)
- Two photographs for all applicants, including minors
- Colour, recent and of true likeness, full face
- Taken without headgear (religious head coverings allowed if face not covered)
- Signed at the back; no software corrections
- High Commission: size of face min. 34 mm, no tinted glasses

## Travel medical insurance

**Required:** Yes

Travel medical insurance covering repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, valid in Cyprus for the entire stay or transit, minimum coverage EUR 30 000. Applicants should not submit insurance from companies under EU sanctions. VFS links an Approved TMI companies list (July 2026).

## Processing time

- **Short-stay visa (VFS):** Normally 10-15 working days at the High Commission, may take longer in some cases
- **Short-stay visa (High Commission):** Maximum 15 days, extendable up to 45 days in individual cases
- **VFS forwarding (Indian centres outside Delhi):** Submitted to the High Commission on the third working day

## Visa categories

### Short Term Visa

- Business
- Tourist
- Visiting Family and Friends
- Conference and Seminars
- Participation in cultural or sporting events
- Medical Treatment
- Civil Marriage / Visit Foreign Embassy
- Airport Transit

### Long Stay Visa

- Long term permits (governed by the Foreign and Migration Law; refer mfa.gov.cy)

## Where to apply in India

- Chandigarh
- Jalandhar
- Mumbai
- Ahmedabad
- Pune
- Chennai
- Bangalore
- Hyderabad
- Cochin
- Puducherry
- Goa
- Jaipur
- Kolkata
- Trivandrum
- Gurgaon
- New Delhi
- Lucknow
- Bhubaneshwar
- Guwahati

## How to apply from India

1. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
2. **Book an appointment** — Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.
3. **Submit your application** — Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai and others listed below.
4. **Give biometrics** — Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
5. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is the Cyprus visa fee for Indian citizens?

Short-stay visa (1 - 90 days) (Category C): EURO 90 / INR 9800; Multiple entry visa, valid for 0-5 years (Category C): EURO 90 / INR 9800; Airport Transit Visa (category A): 90 euro. 2 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: VFS Service Fee INR 334 (inclusive of SGST 9% and CGST 9%); High Commission states the VFS application fee is €2.6 excluding GST.

### What documents are required for a Cyprus visa from India?

Application form completed and signed by the applicant (minors: signed by both parents/legal guardians); Cover letter; Employment letter / letter from the employer or letter of explanation from the applicant; 2 passport size photos signed at the back, not older than 6 months (35mm x 45mm), colour, white background, no software corrections; Original passport + photocopy of passport + old passports (if any); passport with at least two blank pages, valid at least three months beyond the visa's validity, not older than 10 years; Affidavit form from parents (for children under 18). Plus 7 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 4 visa categories.

### How long does Cyprus visa processing take for Indians?

Short-stay visa (VFS): Normally 10-15 working days at the High Commission, may take longer in some cases; Short-stay visa (High Commission): Maximum 15 days, extendable up to 45 days in individual cases; VFS forwarding (Indian centres outside Delhi): Submitted to the High Commission on the third working day.

### Where do Indian citizens apply for a Cyprus visa?

Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin, Puducherry, Goa, Jaipur, Kolkata, Trivandrum, Gurgaon, New Delhi, Lucknow, Bhubaneshwar, Guwahati.

### What photo size is required for a Cyprus visa?

Size: 35 x 45 mm. Background: White (VFS documents list); plain, evenly lit and light background (VFS photo spec / High Commission).

### Is travel medical insurance required for a Cyprus visa?

Yes. Travel medical insurance covering repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, valid in Cyprus for the entire stay or transit, minimum coverage EUR 30 000. Applicants should not submit insurance from companies under EU sanctions. VFS links an Approved TMI companies list (July 2026).

### Which Cyprus visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short Term Visa and Long Stay Visa. 9 visa types are listed on this page.

## Sources

- [VFS Global – Cyprus visa in India (home, visa types)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cyp/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [VFS Global – Cyprus Tourist visa: fees, documents, photo, processing time, forms](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cyp/visa-type#tourist) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [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, checked on 2026-10-10
- [VFS Global – Cyprus India one-pager (all short-term categories, airport transit documents, long stay)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/cyprus/india/english/index.html) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi – Visa Information](https://www.gov.cy/mfa-highcomnewdelhi/en/consular-services/visa-information/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10
- [High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi – Consular Fees](https://www.gov.cy/mfa-highcomnewdelhi/en/consular-fees/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10

### Notes on sources

- VFS service fee differs across sources (live VFS page INR 334; older VFS one-pager INR 633; High Commission €2.6 excl. GST) – live VFS value used
- Bank guarantee amounts for Indian visitors not stated on current pages (older one-pager listed €854 for 'other Asian countries' – not used)
- Category-specific documents for Medical Treatment, Conference and Civil Marriage not distinct from the generic list on VFS
- Long stay visa requirements not collected

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