Government advisories for Cyprus
US State Department
US L1 · Normal precautionsExercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precaution in Cyprus . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Cyprus is generally a safe destination for travelers. United Nations Buffer Zone Do not try to enter the United Nations buffer zone anywhere other than a designated crossing point. Police and UN peacekeeping forces strictly…
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Jun 1, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
UK · no warningsNo FCDO travel warnings
Latest change: New information about fertility treatment (‘Safety and security’ page).
Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Aug 14, 2026
Government of Canada
CA 1 · Normal precautionsTake normal security precautions (some regions differ)
Latest change: Editorial change
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca · updated Aug 11, 2026
Local scams and street crime
- Crime: Crime against tourists is not common but take sensible precautions. Keep passports, money and other valuables safe.
- Drink spiking: Personal attacks, including sexual assaults, are infrequent but do happen. Drug-assisted rape is a risk, including with drugs like GHB and liquid ecstasy. Buy your own drinks and always keep sight of them. Avoid splitting up from your friends.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Aug 14, 2026
LGBT+ and women travellers: what the UK FCDO says
- LGBT+ travellers: Same-sex sexual activity is legal in the Republic of Cyprus and civil partnerships are recognised. However, they may not be as widely accepted as in the UK. Same-sex sexual activity is also legal in the north of Cyprus, but not widely accepted.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Aug 14, 2026
Women, children and family: what governments say
- Surrogacy (UK FCDO): The British High Commission cannot get involved in surrogacy arrangements. The laws on surrogacy differ between the areas under the effective control of the Republic of Cyprus and the north of Cyprus.
- Surrogacy arrangements (UK FCDO): Before entering into any surrogacy arrangements: read FCDO and Home Office guidance on surrogacy overseas fully research hospitals and clinics to ensure they are safe and reputable seek specialist legal advice both in the UK and in Cyprus
UK: entry requirements · UK: safety and security
Official notice Source: Government of Canada and UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licences)
Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for Cyprus
- Hepatitis A (children): Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.
- Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .
CDC health page for Cyprus · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children
Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.
German Foreign Office
DE · no travel warningNo travel warning
Official notice Source: Auswärtiges Amt · updated Oct 15, 2026
Read the official travel and safety advice
Dutch Foreign Ministry
NL · greenGreen: no special safety risks
De kleurcode van het reisadvies voor Cyprus is groen. U kunt erheen reizen. Lees welke veiligheidsrisico’s er zijn.
Official notice Source: Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Nederland Wereldwijd (open data, CC0) · updated Sep 18, 2026
New Zealand SafeTravel
NZ · level 2Exercise increased caution
Official notice Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, SafeTravel (CC BY 4.0) · updated 03 March 2026
Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.
Entry requirements for Cyprus
🇬🇧 British passport holders
- Visa: You can travel without a visa to Cyprus for up to 90 days. This applies if you travel:
- Passport: To enter Cyprus, your passport must have:
Read the full UK entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Cyprus’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Cyprus set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Cyprus High Commission in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Cyprus, your passport must have:
- a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago
- an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)
- at least one blank page for stamping
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or proof of right of abode. See Dual Citizenship.
Visa requirements
You can travel without a visa to Cyprus for up to 90 days. This applies if you travel:
- as a tourist
- to visit family or friends
- to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events
- for short-term studies or training
At Cyprus border control, you may also need to:
- show a return or onward ticket
- prove that you have enough money for your stay
The requirements for working in Cyprus are different.
Cyprus is not part of the Schengen area, so:
- visits to Cyprus do not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit in the Schengen area
- visits to other EU or Schengen countries do not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit in Cyprus
- Cyprus is not affected by the new Entry/Exit System (EES) that will be introduced in Schengen countries from 12 October 2025. You will not need to register for EES when entering Cyprus. Read more information on the EU Entry/Exit System and to understand which countries are in the Schengen area.
Make sure you get your passport stamped on entry and exit.
If your passport is missing a stamp, show evidence of when and where you entered or left Cyprus (for example, boarding passes or tickets) and ask the border guards to add the date and location in your passport.
Read about passport stamping if you live in Cyprus.
Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period
To stay longer, check with the Cyprus High Commission.
Do not overstay your permitted time. You could be:
- questioned by immigration at the airport on exit
- put on a ‘stop list’ and refused entry for up to 5 years
Entry requirements for the north of Cyprus
The Republic of Cyprus authorities will count time in the north of Cyprus towards the 90-day visa-free total. You can use any crossing point to move between the north and south of the island.
See a list of the crossing points from the Cyprus Ministry of Finance.
Only pedestrians can use the crossing points at Ledra Palace and Ledra and Lokmaci Street.
If you enter the Republic of Cyprus through the north (such as through Ercan Airport), authorities will consider you to have entered illegally. You could be:
- fined for illegal entry
- refused entry to or exit from the Republic of Cyprus
- prevented from crossing back into the north of Cyprus
For more information about the north of Cyprus, see Regional risks.
UK residents of Cyprus or other EU countries
Residents should carry residency documents issued by the Republic of Cyprus when entering and exiting Cyprus.
If you have a Withdrawal Agreement residency document for another country, your passport might still be stamped if you are a visitor to Cyprus.
Vaccine requirements
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Cyprus guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Cyprus. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Taking food into Cyprus
You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons.
Customs rules between the north and south of Cyprus
There are controls on quantities and types of goods that can be bought in the north of Cyprus and taken across the ‘Green Line’ to the south of the island. This includes goods from the bicommunal village of Pyla in the buffer zone.
For example, the Republic of Cyprus enforces a 40-cigarette per person limit. The authorities can confiscate goods at the checkpoint and you could be fined.
Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Aug 14, 2026
🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders
- Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days
Read the full Canadian entry requirements
Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.
The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)
The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is an electronic travel authorization (ETA) system. You will be required to apply online and pay for an ETIAS before you travel to any one of 30 European countries. Applications are not yet open. Apply only through the official EU website once the system is launched.
Dual citizens of Canada and participating countries
If you're a Canadian citizen but also a citizen of any of the participating countries, you will not be eligible to apply for an ETIAS. You must travel on your European passport. If you do not have a passport, or if you have an expired passport from the participating country of which you are also a citizen, you must apply for one or renew it before you travel.
If you are unsure whether you are a citizen of any of the participating countries, you must verify your status with the country's embassy or consulate in Canada before you travel, or you risk being denied entry to your destination.
If you are a Canadian with dual citizenship, you need to carry a valid Canadian passport to return to Canada by air.
Be cautious of fraudulent websites claiming to sell ETIAS authorizations.
Useful links
- Travelling to Europe
- Foreign representatives accredited to Canada
- Official ETIAS website – European Union
- Dual citizenship and ETIAS – European Union
Entry to Cyprus
It is illegal to enter the island of Cyprus through the so-called “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus”.
Authorities may not let you go through checkpoints at the United Nations Buffer Zone if you have previously entered through Ercan International Airport or the Port of Famagusta.
Crossing the UN buffer zone or “green line”
If you need to cross the UN buffer zone or “green line”, make sure you do so at one of the designated crossing points. It is illegal to do so elsewhere.
- East: Pergamos, Strovilia, Deryneia
- Nicosia: Agios Dhometios, Ledra Palace (for pedestrians only), Ledra Street (for pedestrians only)
- West: Lefka-Apliki Kato, Kato Pyrgos-Karavostasi, Astromeritis-Zodhia
Green line regulations - Customs and Excise department of the Republic of Cyprus
British sovereign base areas
There are two sovereign British military bases on the island of Cyprus, one in Akrotiri and the other in Dhekelia. These bases are under British jurisdiction. Entry of civilians is restricted in certain areas.
Be aware of entry restrictions if travelling in the vicinity of the base areas.
Passport
Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.
Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.
Regular Canadian passport
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave from Cyprus.
Passport for official travel
Different entry rules may apply.
Passport with “X” gender identifier
While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.
Other travel documents
Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
Useful links
- Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Canadian passports and other travel documents
Visas
Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days
Business visa: not required for stays up to 90 days
Student visa: required
If you plan on residing in Cyprus, make sure you apply for the right visa or residency permit.
Visas or residency permits issued by the so-called “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” are not recognized by the Republic of Cyprus.
Useful links
- Visa information - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus
- Temporary residence permits - Civil Registry and Migration department of the Republic of Cyprus
Other entry requirements
Customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.
Exit permit
If you’re aged 16 or over and a dual citizen or eligible for Cypriot citizenship, you may require an exit permit to leave Cyprus.
Contact the Ministry of Defence of Cyprus to obtain more information on this process.
Exit permits - Ministry of Defence of the Republic of the Republic of Cyprus
Yellow fever
Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).
Children and travel
Learn about travelling with children.
Official notice Source: Government of Canada · updated Aug 11, 2026
Other passports
Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:
- Read your own government's travel advice first (US travellers: State Department page for Cyprus).
- Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
- Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
- Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
- Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.
Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.
Essentials for travelers
Emergency 112 199 also valid
- Plugs: type G
- Power: 240 V, 50 Hz
- Traffic drives on the left
- Tap water: generally safe
- Calling code: +357
Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: high. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.
Local language
Κύπρος Greek · Kıbrıs Turkish
Essential phrases in Greek
| Hello | Γεια σας | Yia sas |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώ | Efcharistó |
| Help! | Βοήθεια! | Voíthia! |
| Where is the hospital? | Πού είναι το νοσοκομείο; | Pou íne to nosokomío? |
| I need the police | Χρειάζομαι την αστυνομία | Chriázome tin astynomía |
| I need a doctor | Χρειάζομαι γιατρό | Chriázome giatró |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κάνει; | Póso káni? |
| Where is the toilet? | Πού είναι η τουαλέτα; | Pou íne i toualéta? |
Essential phrases in Turkish
| Hello | Merhaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Teşekkür ederim | |
| Help! | İmdat! / Yardım edin! | |
| Where is the hospital? | Hastane nerede? | |
| I need the police | Polise ihtiyacım var | |
| I need a doctor | Doktora ihtiyacım var | |
| How much is it? | Ne kadar? | |
| Where is the toilet? | Tuvalet nerede? |
Country names come from the Unicode CLDR. Phrases are short standard translations; show them on your phone to ask for help.
Health and safety numbers for Cyprus
| Measure | Value | Year | What it means | World median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safely managed drinking water % of people | 99.7 | 2024 | Share of people whose drinking water is on their premises, available when needed and free from contamination. Origin: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme. World Bank data page | 80.6 (151 countries) |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 3.56 | 2022 | Generalist and specialist doctors for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, country data. World Bank data page | 1.62 (208 countries) |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 2.15 | 2022 | Inpatient beds in public, private and specialist hospitals for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO, country data. World Bank data page | 2.39 (201 countries) |
| Measles vaccination % of children aged 12-23 months | 99 | 2024 | Share of young children who have had a measles vaccine dose. Origin: WHO/UNICEF. World Bank data page | 90 (193 countries) |
| Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people | 5.8 | 2019 | Estimated deaths from road traffic injuries for every 100,000 people. The newest year WHO published is 2019. Origin: WHO. World Bank data page | 14.9 (190 countries) |
| Intentional homicides per 100,000 people | 0.82 | 2023 | Unlawful deaths inflicted on a person with the intent to cause death or serious injury, for every 100,000 people. Origin: UNODC. World Bank data page | 2.61 (196 countries) |
These are yearly statistics, not live data. They are estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, and they describe the whole country, not a city or resort. Countries measure and report these figures in different ways, and the year of the newest figure differs from row to row.
Official notice Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Underlying estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, database updated 2026-11-11. World median worked out by Voyaggora from the same World Bank data (median of countries with data, each country's latest year). · checked
Local laws to know before you go (Government of Canada advice)
Written by the Government of Canada for Canadian travellers. Laws change; the full, current text is on the Government of Canada page.
Drugs
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences or heavy fines.
Drugs, alcohol and travel
Photography
There are restrictions on photographing:
- military installations in both the north and south
- military personnel
- UN buffer zone
English-language signs are generally posted in sensitive areas advising of the restrictions.
- Refrain from photographing military installations or personnel even if no signs are posted
- Comply with all requests from local authorities
Official notice Source: Government of Canada, Travel Advice and Advisories for Cyprus. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. The text is the Government of Canada's own words, shown unchanged (long entries end at a full stop); Voyaggora adds nothing and interprets nothing (advice last updated September 29, 2026 14:20 EDT; data file generated 2026-09-29). · checked
Taiwan travel warning
- Level 1 (grey) 第一級：灰色提醒 - 賽普勒斯 - Cyprus
Chinese label 灰色提醒 (literally: grey, reminder) · text is in Chinese: open the original · published
Live feed Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan (BOCA) (dataset data.gov.tw/dataset/116026, Government Open Data License v1.0). The Chinese title is shown unchanged; the English wording of the level is a literal translation by Voyaggora. This is Taiwan's own government warning and does not mean BOCA endorses Voyaggora. · checked
Respiratory viruses in Cyprus this week (ECDC)
The latest weekly figures the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) publishes for Cyprus. Each row shows its own reporting week, because countries report on different schedules.
Visits to primary care
| Measure | Latest week | Rate | Previous weeks | Compared with previous week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acute respiratory infection (ARI) consultations in primary care | 2026-W43 | 7.1 per 100 consultations | W39 6.3 · W40 6.8 · W41 5.5 · W42 6 | Higher than previous week (6) |
Tests in primary-care sentinel surveillance
| Virus | Latest week | Share of tests positive | Previous weeks | Compared with previous week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza | 2026-W44 | 9.1% positive of 22 tests* | W40 11.1% · W41 6.7% · W42 15.4% · W43 5.3% | Higher than previous week (5.3%) |
| SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus) | 2026-W44 | 14.3% positive of 28 tests* | W40 9.1% · W41 5.3% · W42 6.2% · W43 8% | Higher than previous week (8%) |
| RSV | 2026-W44 | 0% positive of 22 tests* | W40 0% · W41 0% · W42 0% · W43 0% | About the same as previous week (0%) |
Rates count visits to primary care for the named illness per 100 consultations, as reported to ECDC. Sentinel surveillance tests samples from a selected group of primary-care practices; the percentage is the share of those tests that were positive.
* Based on fewer than 30 tests, so the percentage can change a lot from one week to the next.
"About the same" means within 5% (rates) or within 1 percentage point (positive tests). Case definitions, testing and reporting differ between countries, and ECDC may revise past weeks.
Live feed Source: ERVISS, European Respiratory Virus Surveillance Summary (ECDC) · checked <time datetime="2026-11-12T02:02:01Z" data-rel>Nov 12, 02:02 UTC</time>
Dataset provided by ECDC based on data provided by public health authorities, scientific institutes or health care providers in the relevant reporting countries and/or by WHO. Figures selected, reformatted and compared by Voyaggora.
Hazard watch for Cyprus
These are the official services to check. Each link was opened and checked on 2026-11-06.
- Weather service: Department of Meteorology, Republic of Cyprus
- Civil protection / disaster agency: Civil Defence (Politiki Amyna), Ministry of Interior
- Seismology / geology: Geological Survey Department (GSD), Republic of Cyprus - Seismological Centre
When the Department of Meteorology of Cyprus issues a national weather warning it appears in Official weather warnings on this page (via EUMETNET MeteoAlarm).
No earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or more was recorded within 200 km of the centre of Cyprus in the last 30 days (USGS).
Live feed Source: US Geological Survey (public domain) · checked · the radius is a rough circle, not the border
Emergency numbers in Cyprus
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Ambulance (emergency medical services) | 1400 |
| Fire (fire department) | 199 |
| Emergency (no service named in Wikidata) | 112 |
From Wikidata (CC0). Wikidata is edited by volunteers and lists a role only where an editor has recorded one; check locally, for example with your embassy or hotel, before you rely on a number.
Live feed Source: Wikidata, Wikidata property P2852 “emergency phone number” · Wikidata data is CC0 (public domain) · checked
Is Cyprus on the UK visa national list?
Cyprus is not on the list of nationalities that need a visa for a visit (check the rules for your purpose).
List: Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor: Visa national list, paragraph VN 1.1(a), 115 countries and territorial entities. Latest change recorded by GOV.UK: Mar 5, 2026. This is only the visa national list; the Rules contain other conditions, so read the full page on GOV.UK.
Official notice Source: GOV.UK, UK Home Office · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 · checked
Is Cyprus on the US Visa Waiver Program list (ESTA)?
Cyprus is not on the list of countries DHS shows as currently designated for the US Visa Waiver Program.
DHS page “Last Updated”: Oct 28, 2026. The page lists countries; whether a particular traveller qualifies is set by DHS, see the page.
Official notice Source: Visa Waiver Program, US Department of Homeland Security · US government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. § 105) · checked
Canada visitor visa processing time for applications made from Cyprus
IRCC’s processing-time tool answers the question “Where are you applying from?”. For visitor-visa applications made from Cyprus, it shows:
- 36 days: Visitor visa (from outside Canada)
IRCC’s own figures, as of November 4, 2026. IRCC says: “Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.” The time depends on where the application is made, not on citizenship, and whether a visa or an eTA is needed depends on the traveller; check IRCC. Tool and details: IRCC check processing times.
Live feed Source: Check processing times, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · checked
Using your phone in Cyprus: EU Roam Like At Home
The European Commission says: “‘Roam Like At Home’ (RLAH) is automatically activated whenever you travel and use your phone abroad in any of the 27 EU countries, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Ukraine and Moldova.”
Page last updated: 6 November 2026. Quoted word for word from the Commission’s roaming page; operators set their own terms, so check with your mobile operator. More: Roaming, European Commission.
Official notice Source: Roaming, European Commission (DG CONNECT) · licensed CC BY 4.0 · text quoted unchanged · checked
More governments' travel advice for Cyprus
Australia: Smartraveller (DFAT)
AU · Exercise a high degree of caution
“Exercise a high degree of caution in Cyprus due to the volatile security situation in the region and the active UN peacekeeping operation in the country.”
Smartraveller page last changed Jul 23, 2026 · level and wording as published (text shortened to its opening sentences where long)
Read the official Australian advice
Live feed Source: Smartraveller (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence; terms on the Smartraveller copyright page). Attribution: “Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au”. Not an endorsement of Voyaggora by the Australian Government. Checked .
Belgium: FPS Foreign Affairs
Belgium publishes its advice as text. The opening text of its ‘Laatste update’ page (in Dutch):
“Wegens het conflict in het Midden-Oosten kan de situatie in de regio snel veranderen. De FOD Buitenlandse Zaken volgt de situatie dan ook op de voet.”
Laatst bijgewerkt op (last updated) Sep 2, 2026 · text quoted unchanged, long text shortened to its opening sentences
Read the official Belgian advice (Dutch) · Translate to English
Live feed Source: diplomatie.belgium.be, FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Belgium. Information free of rights (Creative Commons-0), legal notice. Source and date shown as the ministry recommends. Checked .
Each government’s own words and date, shown side by side. Voyaggora does not compare or rank them.
More live hazards and notices
Getting around
- Cyprus road events right now: 24 registered (11 vehicle obstructions, 7 maintenance works, 3 other events, 2 roadorcarriagewayorlanemanagement, 1 construction works). Source: Cyprus National Access Point (traffic4cyprus.org.cy) (CC BY 4.0). Checked .
- Planets tonight Above the horizon after dark (about 18:12 local): Saturn. Calculated from astronomy (astral, Astronomy Engine) and the IANA time zone database.
- Bike-share availability:
- Cyprus (Limassol / Nicosia / Larnaca) (nextbike Cyprus): 856 bikes, 234 free docks across 320 stations
Weather, sea and nature
- UV index forecast, Nicosia: peak 3.3 (moderate) around 09:00 UTC (Thu) in the next 24 hours, if the sky is clear. Cloud lowers it; protect your skin from 3 upward. Source: MET Norway (NLOD 2.0 and CC BY 4.0), forecast of 2026-11-12 01:17 UTC. Checked .
- Official forecast, Nicosia (5 days): 11-12: Light Showers, 10 to 23 °C; 11-13: Fine, 10 to 24 °C; 11-14: Fine, 11 to 25 °C; 11-15: Fine, 12 to 26 °C. Issued 2026-11-11 16:00:00 local time by Department of Meteorology. Source: WMO World Weather Information Service, forecast supplied by the national weather service. Checked .
Events, holidays and sport
- Next public holidays: Christmas Day (Fri 25 Dec); Day After Christmas (Sat 26 Dec); New Year's Day (Fri 1 Jan) · Shops, banks and attractions may close and prices rise. Computed with the open-source python-holidays library (MIT); check the official calendar.
- Solar eclipse A partial solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 covers about 72% of the sun in Nicosia. Use certified eclipse glasses. Calculated from astronomy (astral, Astronomy Engine) and the IANA time zone database.
Prices and utilities
- Fuel prices, national average (week of 2026-11-09): petrol (Euro-super 95) 1.699 EUR/L, diesel 2.000 EUR/L. Source: European Commission, Weekly Oil Bulletin (CC BY 4.0), prices include taxes. Checked .
- Electricity mix Cyprus generated 27.8% of its electricity from clean sources in September 2026 (wind and solar 26.2%), with a carbon intensity of 521 gCO2e per kWh. · Source: Ember; CC BY 4.0, Ember (licence); checked 00:08 UTC
Other live notices
- Daylight today in Nicosia (capital): sunrise 06:17, sunset 16:43 (10 h 25 min of daylight, local time Asia/Nicosia); moon: waxing crescent, about 5% lit. Calculated from astronomy (NOAA solar-position equations), accurate to a couple of minutes; not an official feed. Moon phase from the mean lunar cycle. Updated .
- Light and clocks in Nicosia (capital): Golden hour (soft photo light) 06:17 to 06:54 and 16:06 to 16:43; blue hour after sunset 16:43 to 17:20; daylight is shrinking by 2 minutes a day. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sun 28 Mar 2027 at 03:00 (UTC+2 to UTC+3). Local time in Nicosia: UTC+2. Calculated from astronomy and the international time-zone database; governments can change clock rules at short notice, so check before you travel. Not an official feed.
- Tourism board, recent posts (Deputy Ministry of Tourism Cyprus):General posts from the board's own feed: not filtered for alerts. Checked .
Live feed Sources: NOAA / NWS (ash advisories from the ICAO Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres, aurora from the Space Weather Prediction Center), USGS, GeoNet New Zealand (CC BY 3.0 NZ) · checked
Model estimates, next 24 hoursCyprus
- Model forecast Next 24 hours in Nicosia (model forecast, not an official forecast): 15.7 to 20.1°C, 0.4 mm of rain, gusts to 14 km/h, cloud 33%. Derived from the NOAA GFS model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Sea state Sea off Cyprus in the next 24 hours (model, open water only): waves about 0.3 m. Not a swimming or boating safety signal: follow local flags and warnings. Derived from the NOAA GFS-Wave model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Air (model) Fine particles (PM2.5) in Nicosia, modelled for the next 24 hours: about 7 µg/m³, within the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³. A model estimate for the city, not a measurement. Derived from the NOAA GEFS-Aerosols model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
These are computer-model estimates from NOAA open model data (model run 11 Nov 18:00 UTC), not official forecasts, measurements or warnings. The official advisories, warnings and live sources for Cyprus are listed on this page.
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Health and vaccines
Vaccines, malaria and yellow-fever certificate rules: TravelHealthPro country pages (UK Health Security Agency), CDC destination pages, UK Foreign Office health advice. Ask a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go.
Airport weather right now
| Airport | Temperature | Wind | Visibility | Conditions | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larnaca LCLK | 14°C / 57°F | 7 kt from 310° | 6+ mi | Clear flying weather | |
| Paphos LCPH | 14°C / 57°F | 6 kt from 80° | 6+ mi | Clear flying weather |
Live feed Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · checked
Airport punctuality
| Airport | Departures on time | Arrivals on time | Flights operated | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larnaca LCLK | 69.8% | 80.1% | 89.8% | Nov 10, 2026 |
Live feed Source: EUROCONTROL Data app (airport punctuality, published daily; figures shown as published, Voyaggora does not change them) · checked
Money
1 US dollar ≈ 0.89 EUR
Central-bank reference rate for Nov 11, 2026. Your card or exchange desk will differ.
Live feed Source: Frankfurter · checked
Official sources for Cyprus
- Weather service: Cyprus Department of Meteorology
- Weather warnings: Cyprus Department of Meteorology
- Disaster and civil protection: Civil Defence Cyprus
- Earthquakes and volcanoes: Geological Survey Department
- Health ministry: Ministry of Health Cyprus
- Main airport or aviation authority: Hermes Airports
- Official tourism board: Visit Cyprus
- Emergency number(s): 112 / 199 (official page)
Links to the official government bodies, checked by us. Voyaggora does not run these sites. For anything urgent, use the official emergency number.
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Quick answers: is it safe to travel to Cyprus?
- Is it safe to travel to Cyprus right now?
- It depends on where you go. As of Nov 12, 03:43 UTC. The US State Department rates Cyprus Level 1 of 4, "Normal precautions". Canada says "Take normal security precautions", with regional advisories. The UK FCDO has no warnings against travel to Cyprus. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: check the official page before you travel. Sources: US State Department Canada UK FCDO.
- Which parts of Cyprus do governments warn about?
- Governments warn about parts of Cyprus rather than the whole country. The UK FCDO has no warnings against travel to Cyprus. Canada lists regional advisories. The US State Department page lists area-specific levels. Open each official page for the exact areas and routes.
- Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in Cyprus right now?
- As of Nov 12, 03:43 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for Cyprus: more live hazards and notices. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.
- What do the advisory levels mean?
- US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.
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