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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Cyprus ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ?

Visa required

Yes. Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan 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 ยท Currency: Euro (EUR, โ‚ฌ) ยท Official languages: Greek, Turkish ยท 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

Some of your plugs fit (G); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Cyprus's sockets (G). Mains voltage differs (Cyprus: 240 V; Sri Lanka: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Cyprus โ†’

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ Cypriot passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Cypriot passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.

The Sri Lankan passport at a glance

19visa-free
2ETA
14visa on arrival
56e-Visa
107visa required

All destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders โ†’ ยท Who needs a visa for Cyprus โ†’

Questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka?

Cypriot passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.