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🇨🇾 Cyprus Visa Requirements from 🇳🇬 Nigeria

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Visa Information

Visa Type

Standard Visa

Difficulty Level

Medium

Processing Time

15 days

Visa Cost

$80 USD

Visa Validity

90 days

Maximum Stay Duration

90 days

Requirements

  • 1.Duly completed and signed application form (Form M-61)
  • 2.Original passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay, with at least two blank pages
  • 3.Two recent passport-sized photographs (3.5x4.5 cm, white background)
  • 4.Copy of passport's main page and previous visas (if any)
  • 5.Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, invitation letter from host in Cyprus with certified signature)
  • 6.Proof of financial means (bank statements for the last 3-6 months, salary slips, sponsor letter if applicable)
  • 7.Round-trip flight reservation or itinerary
  • 8.Travel medical insurance covering emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, and repatriation, with a minimum coverage of €30,000
  • 9.Employment letter/certificate (if employed)
  • 10.Business registration documents (if self-employed)
  • 11.Student ID and letter from educational institution (if student)
  • 12.Marriage certificate and birth certificates of children (if applicable, for family visits)
  • 13.Invitation letter from a company in Cyprus (for business visits)
  • 14.Non-refundable visa fee
  • 15.Proof of legal residence in Nigeria (if not a Nigerian national)

Important Notes

Cyprus is not part of the Schengen Area, so a separate national visa is required. A valid multiple-entry Schengen visa (Type C) or a national visa from Bulgaria, Croatia, or Romania may allow entry to Cyprus for a stay not exceeding 90 days within any 180-day period, provided the Schengen/Bulgarian/Croatian/Romanian visa has been used at least once to enter the issuing country. However, it is always recommended to apply for a Cypriot national visa if Cyprus is the primary or sole destination. All documents must be submitted in English or accompanied by a certified translation. Processing times can vary, and it's advisable to apply well in advance of the planned travel date.

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