Travel requirements for Cyprus
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Cyprus — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Cyprus
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you arrive and have 1 blank page.
Visas
British passport holders do not normally need a visa for short tourist stays.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Cyprus. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Cyprus
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
No terrestrial rabies in Cyprus, but bat lyssavirus present. Pre-exposure recommended for bat handlers, veterinarians, and cavers.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Cyprus.
Driving in Cyprus
To drive in Cyprus with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1949 Geneva Convention.
- A UK photocard licence is accepted for up to 30 days.
- Car-hire companies may still require an IDP.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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