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Cyprus visa for Saudis and residents: national visa or Schengen

Larnaca, Paphos and the Troodos Mountains: Cyprus is a warm Mediterranean island close to home. You need its national visa, unless you hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa. We prepare your file and find you flights and the lowest available rate for your hotel.

We prepare your Cyprus visa from start to finishSend us your travel date and the number of travellers, and we’ll send you the document list and get started.
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Do you need a visa?
Yes, a Cypriot national visa: Cyprus is in the EU but not yet in the Schengen Area
If you hold a Schengen visa
A valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a residence permit from a Schengen state, is enough to enter Cyprus for up to 90 days in any 180
Visa validity
Cyprus only; not valid for Schengen countries
Where to apply
The Embassy of Cyprus in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter, or the visa centre it refers you to
Procedures and fees
The same as Schengen's, since Cyprus has harmonised them with the Schengen states
Flights
With a connection via Dubai, Amman or Athens to Larnaca or Paphos

Required documents

  • A passport valid for at least 3 months after you leave Cyprus, with two blank pages
  • The application form and a recent photo
  • Return flight booking and hotel booking
  • Travel medical insurance for the whole trip
  • A recent bank statement, and a salary letter or commercial registration
  • For residents who aren't Saudi citizens: an iqama valid for at least 3 months after your return date, an exit and re-entry visa covering the trip, and bank statements for the last 6 months

How it works with us

  1. Tell us your dates and number of travellers, and we check whether a Schengen visa you already hold is enough
  2. We prepare your flight, hotel and insurance bookings and check your file page by page
  3. You apply by appointment, and we follow your application until it's issued
  4. We find you the lowest available rate for your hotel in Larnaca, Paphos or Limassol

Important tips

  • If you hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, it's enough for Cyprus and you don't need a new visa.
  • A single-entry Schengen visa isn't enough for Cyprus.
  • Apply at least a month before you travel, as processing usually takes about two weeks.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Saudis need a visa for Cyprus?

Yes, a Cypriot national visa, because Cyprus is not yet in the Schengen Area, unless they hold a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa.

Can I enter Cyprus with a Schengen visa?

Yes, with a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a residence permit from a Schengen state, you enter Cyprus without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180.

Is a Cyprus visa valid for Europe?

No, the Cypriot national visa is for Cyprus only until Cyprus joins Schengen.

Where do I apply for a Cyprus visa in Saudi Arabia?

Through the Embassy of Cyprus in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter, or the visa centre it refers you to.

Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; fees and requirements are set by the official authorities and may change. The decision to grant a visa rests with the embassy or consulate alone; our role is to prepare your file and follow it up.