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🇰🇪 Does a Kenyan need a visa for Cyprus 🇨🇾?
Yes. Kenyan 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 Kenyan 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
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Kenya (G) works with sockets in Cyprus.
The other way round
🇨🇾 Cypriot passport holders visiting Kenya: Cypriot passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The Kenyan passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
Kenyan 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 Kenya?
Cypriot passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.