China → Cyprus
A mainland China ordinary passport is not visa-free by itself; a Cyprus visa is required before travel for short tourist/business visits unless the traveller qualifies for the listed Schengen-visa waiver.
China is listed in the EU visa-required list (Annex I). Sources state Cyprus follows the EU Annex I/II framework for short stays; admission remains subject to border checks on passport validity, purpose, funds, and return/onward travel.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
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- Visa-free· schengen_visa · 90 days
Holders of a valid double-entry or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a Schengen-state residence permit, may enter Cyprus without a separate Cyprus short-stay visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; nationals of Azerbaijan and Turkey are excluded. The visa should be valid for entry and stay, and admission remains subject to border control.
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Documents & how to apply
- Visa application form — Completed and signed.
- Passport — Passport should be valid for at least 3 months after departure from Cyprus and have blank visa pages.
- Recent passport photograph — Submit according to visa photo specifications.
- Proof of financial means / bank proof — To show sufficient funds for the stay.
- Travel itinerary / return transport reservation — Including return flight or transport reservation.
- Proof of accommodation — For example hotel booking or host accommodation arrangements.
- Travel medical insurance — Covering medical risks during the trip.
- Invitation letter or business visit proof · optional — Submit relevant invitation/business documents if visiting by invitation, friends/family, or for business.
💳 20 EUR (government fee) 📍 Apply through the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Beijing or its designated Cyprus Visa Application Centre.
Prepare accommodation, itinerary and invitation/business documents according to the real purpose of travel; renew the passport first if validity or blank pages are insufficient.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
No under the sourced rules. China is on the visa-required list; the waiver I found for Cyprus is for valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visas or Schengen residence permits, not US visas. Therefore, with only a Chinese passport and a US visa, treat Cyprus as visa-required.
Yes, if the waiver conditions are met: the Schengen visa must be valid and double-entry or multiple-entry. Sources state Cyprus does not require a separate short-stay visa in that case, for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
As of 2026-06-18, UK passport holders are visa-free for short visits to Cyprus for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; ETIAS is not yet a current entry requirement.
The visa exemption applies only to Taiwan passports that include an identity card number; the stay limit is 90 days in any 180-day period.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.