Cyprus, officially called the Republic of Cyprus, is an island nation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. It is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean, and is located south of Turkey; west of Syria; northwest of Lebanon, Israel and Palestine; north of Egypt; and southeast of Greece.
Required Documents
- The Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Cyprus, and current passport must contain at least one/two blank pages
- Two recent passport photograph (not older than 6 months), size must be 3.5 x 4.5 cm with a white background.
- UAE residence visa copy (UAE residence visa must be for at least 3 months from the intended date of departure from Cyprus
- Proof of sufficient financial means: original personal bank statements for the past 3 months, stamped by the Bank
- NOC letter from the employer; stating the salary, applicant’s current position/work and date when joining the company, the dates of the approved leave, and purpose of the visit
Supporting Documents
For Tourism
- Hotel reservation or proof of other accommodation
- Proof of flight ticket booking or flight reservation including return
- International health insurance covering the entire territory of all Schengen member states with a minimum coverage of € 30.000
- Sponsored family members (spouses, students, etc.) must submit a copy of their birth and marriage certificates, as well as an English translation
- Employment Labor Contract / agreement
For visiting friends or family
- Letter of invitation from the host in Cyprus, including a copy of the host’s passport
For business
- Invitation letter from the host company/firm/associate in Cyprus, providing full contact information