Last updated: 2024-06-28 03:29:32
Tourist Visa
Visa-Free Entry
If the applicant has a valid, double, and/or multiple entry Schengen visa on his/her passport, he/she can enter Cyprus without a visa.
Required Documents and Particulars
1. Passports
• Validity: Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry with at least two blank pages.
• Photocopies: Original passport + photocopy of the passport.
2. Photographs
• Quantity: 2 passport photos.
• Children's Photos: Include photos of children when they are listed on parents’ passport.
3. Covering Letter
• Addressed to: The Visa Officer, Embassy of Cyprus.
• Content: Brief profile of the applicants, purpose of travel, travel dates, and day-to-day details.
• Format: Plain paper for individuals and company letterhead for officials/sponsored applicants.
4. Bank Statements
• Proof of Funds: Last 3 months’ original bank statement signed and stamped by the bank.
• Active Accounts: Statements should show proof of funds and income.
• Closing Date: Should be closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred).
5. IT Returns
• Tax Declaration: Photocopy of tax declarations for the last three years.
6. Itinerary / Air Tickets
• Return Tickets: Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets if any.
7. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation
• Event Participation: Letter from the institution for participating in the event and School/University ID card.
• Day-wise Itinerary: Detailed itinerary of the tour.
8. Supporting Credentials
Businessmen:
• Documents: Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association / Articles of Association / Partnership Deed / PAN Card.
• NOC: No Objection Certificate (NOC) from other partners or directors in case of a partnership.
Employees:
• Leave Sanction Letter: From the company (or government body in the case of government employees/public servants).
• Salary Statements: Last 3 months’ salary statements (only for private firms).
• Company ID Card: Optional.
• Retirement Certificate/Letter: Copy of the pension book for retired employees.
• Pension Statements: Last 3 months’ pension statements.
Students:
• Leave Sanction Letter: From the educational institution (for travel during working days).
• Bonafide Certificate: From the educational institution (for travel during vacations).
• School/College ID Card: Optional.
Newly Wed/Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports):
• Marriage Certificate: Original.
• Wedding Invitation Card/Photographs: In case the marriage certificate is not ready.
Children Traveling Unaccompanied by Both Parents/Either Parent:
• NOC: No Objection Certificate from both parents mentioning whether they are accompanying or not.
• Parents' Passport Copies: Copies of both/either parent’s passport.
• Birth Certificate: If parents don’t have passports, submit the applicant’s birth certificate and copies of the parents’ ID cards.
Travelers Unaccompanied by Spouses/Partners:
• NOC: Letter from the unaccompanied spouse.
• Spouse's Passport Copy: If the spouse is not a passport holder, any government ID proof mentioning the spouse’s name can be submitted.
Disclaimers
The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information
Visa Application Centres: New Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kolkatta, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Kochi, Pondicherry, Goa, Jaipur, Gurugram, Trivandrum
High Commission of The Republic Of Cyprus
D-64, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021
Tel.: +91 11 43586259
E-mail: delhi.consulate@mfa.gov.cy
