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🇦🇫 Does an Afghan need a visa for Cyprus 🇨🇾?
Yes. Afghan passport holders need a visa for Cyprus, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Cyprus before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Afghan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Cyprus or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Cyprus at a glance
Capital: Nicosia · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: Greek, Turkish · Calling code: +357
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Cyprus: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 1 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Cyprus uses plug types G, Afghanistan uses C, F.
The other way round
🇨🇾 Cypriot passport holders visiting Afghanistan: Cypriot passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Afghanistan before travelling.
The Afghan passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
Afghan passport holders need a visa for Cyprus, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Cyprus before travelling.
Does a Cypriot need a visa for Afghanistan?
Cypriot passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Afghanistan before travelling.