Entry Visas

PART II. LODGING AN APPLICATION

PART III. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WHEN LODGING AN APPLICATION:

PART III. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WHEN LODGING AN APPLICATION:

Applicants shall present the following:
1. Copy of Travelling Document	Ø Copy of Passport Ø Copy of previous Visas to Cyprus or Schengen countries, if available
2. Old Passport	Ø Previous Passport, in case of a newly issued Passport
3. Residency Permit: Non-Lebanese Citizens	Ø Copy of Valid Lebanese Residency Permit of at least 3 months (90 days) beyond the intended stay in Cyprus – original document needs to be presented
4. Ticket Reservation	Ø Reservation of Round – Trip ticket
5. Accommodation in Cyprus	Proof of accommodation by presenting one of the following: Ø Hotel Reservation for the entire period of intended stay in Cyprus Note: Applicants may be requested to present a paid (non-refundable) voucher from the hotel in order to obtain the Visa. OR Ø Ownership of Accommodation - title deeds of the property or tenancy agreement. OR Ø Invitation from a Host by providing an Assumption of Responsibility (found below) signed by the Host & providing the required documents from the Host (mentioned below). Note: "Assumption of Responsibility" : Applicants should present the “Assumption of Responsibility” completed by the Host and signed and stamped by a Certifying Officer in Cyprus (scanned documents accepted). In case the Host resides in Lebanon at the time of application, “Assumption of Responsibility” should be stamped by a Notary Public in Lebanon or signed by the Host before the Consular Officer at the Embassy. Note: Required Documents from the Host: · A copy of the Passport of the host · A copy of the ID (Residency Permit) in Cyprus, if the host resides in Cyprus. · A copy of the ID (Residency Permit) of the spouse of the host if applicable. · Proof of Employment in Cyprus(employment letter/contract , including monthly salary) if applicable · Copy of title deeds or tenancy agreement, accordingly
6. Evidence of Employment	Ø Employees: (a)Letter of Employment or Employment Contract in English, mentioning: ü date of recruitment & duration of employment ü monthly salary of employee ü work position of employee (b)Employer’s business License/Certificate of Registration (in English) in the Chamber of Commerce, Lebanon Ø Self-Employed/Business Owners A copy of the business License/Certificate of Registration (in English) in the Chamber of Commerce, Lebanon.
7. Proof of Funds	Applicants shall present documents indicating that they possess sufficient means of substance both for the duration of the intended stay in Cyprus and for the return to their country of origin or residence: (a)Personal Original Stamped Bank Account Statement (in English), from a local, foreign, or digital bank, showing movements for the last 3 months with the present balance and information on the conditions to withdraw money from the account. Note: For foreign or digital banks, electronic or scanned documents may be accepted. (b)Sponsorship of an Applicant’s Trip: Applicants may be sponsored only in the following cases: Ø If they are under the age of 25 and will be sponsored by their parent(s) Ø If they are over the age of 65 and will be sponsored by their children Ø If applicant is a spouse and will be sponsored by their spouse (if the relationship is not mentioned on the passport, proof is required e.g., marriage certificate, family extract etc.) Note: Applicants must provide the following documents, if not accompanied by their sponsors: · An Original Stamped Bank Account Statement of the sponsor for the last three (3) months with the present balance · Evidence of employment of the sponsor (employment letter/contract including monthly salary) · A copy of passport of the sponsor · A copy of ID (residency permit) in case the sponsor resides in Cyprus. · A copy of ID (residency permit) of spouse of sponsor residing in Cyprus, if applicable. · A copy of title deed or tenancy agreement in Cyprus, if sponsor resides in Cyprus. (c)Sponsorship by Employers for business purposes only Applicants must provide the following documents in English: Ø Sponsorship Letter by the employer mentioning also the purpose of travel Ø Letter of Employment/ Employment Contract mentioning: ü monthly salary of employee ü work position of employee ü duration of employment Ø An Original Stamped Bank Account Statement of the sponsor for the last 3 months with the present balance Ø Employer’s business License/Certificate of Registration (in English) in the Chamber of Commerce, Lebanon
. 8Travel Medical Insurance Applicants should provide adequate and valid travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death during their stay (s) in Cyprus. The insurance shall be valid and cover the entire period of the person's intended stay. The minimum coverage should be 30,000 EUROS. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. THE EMBASSY MAY ASK THE APPLICANT TO PROVIDE ANY OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEEMED NECESSARY AS WELL AS REQUEST A PERSONAL INTERVIEW.

PART IV. APPLYING FOR MINORS (under the age of 18)-

PART V. APPLYING FOR MINORS (under the age of 18) NOT accompanying their parents-

PART VI. DOMESTIC STAFF - Accompanying their employer

PART VII. TRAVELLING FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES OR FOR ATTENDING AN EVENT/CONFERENCE ETC.

PART VIII. TRAVELLING FOR STUDIES

PART IX. TRAVELLING FOR CIVIL MARRIAGE/CIVIL UNION

PART X. OTHER INFORMATION:

PART X. OTHER INFORMATION:

CALCULATION OF THE LENGTH OF STAY IN CYPRUS: Please follow the link: SCHENGEN CALCULATOR

SYRIAN CITIZENS RESIDING IN SYRIA Ø Applicants should request an appointment, including the date of their preference, via email beirutconsulate@mfa.gov.cy attaching a copy of their passport, in order to receive authorization to cross the border. Ø Applicants should apply in person with all required supporting documents (described in PART II -IX)

HOLDERS OF SCHENGEN VISA Ø Holders of valid double or multiple entry Schengen visa or Bulgarian, Croatian and Romanian national visa, as well as residence permits issued by Schengen Member States or by Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania, are not required to hold a short-stay visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus for a time period that does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period. This provision doesn’t apply to Citizens of Turkey and Azerbaijan who have to follow the regular visa issuance procedure. [The Republic of Cyprus has adopted the provisions of Decision No. 565/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 introducing a simplified regime for the control of persons at the external borders based on the unilateral recognition by Cyprus as well as by Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania of certain documents as equivalent to their national visas for transit through or intended stays on their territories not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period]. Ø Holders of valid double or multiple entry Schengen visa can enter Cyprus even if they have not previously used it to enter the country of issue.

NOT REQUIRED TO HOLD A VISA TO ENTER CYPRUS Ø Holders of diplomatic, service, and special passports of Lebanon Ø Holders of United Nations laissez-passer. Holders of UNIFIL Identification Cards (including their family members) are allowed to travel to Cyprus and obtain visa upon arrival at the port of entry in the Republic of Cyprus. Ø All persons who are in possession of work permit or entry permit issued by the Civil Registry and Migration Department of the Republic. Ø All persons who possess a permanent or a temporary residence permit issued by the Civil Registry and Migration Department of the Republic. Ø Citizens of all EU Member States, as well as of Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and UK, as per the list below. Note: The above list is indicative. All information on list of countries whose nationals do NOT require a visa to enter Cyprus can be found on the following link: Visa Exempt Countries - Persons

REFUSAL/ANNULMENT/REVOCATION OF VISA Ø Applicants who have been refused a visa are notified by means of the “STANDARD FORM FOR NOTIFYING AND MOTIVATING REFUSAL, ANNULMENT OR REVOCATION OF A VISA” including the reasons on which the decision was based and the means of appeal. Ø Applicants who have been refused a visa have the right to re-apply, provided the conditions for which the visa was refused have changed. Ø Information regarding the refusal of visas of applicants cannot be given to any third party, as this is considered personal data.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING TRAVEL TO THE TURKISH OCCUPIED AREA OF CYPRUS (so - called “turkish republic of northern Cyprus”) Ever since the illegal Turkish invasion of July 1974, 36% of the territory of the Republic of Cyprus remains unlawfully occupied by the Turkish army (you may read more about it here if you are interested). As a result of this, the government of the Republic of Cyprus which is the sole legal and internationally recognized government on the island, is not in a position to exercise effective control over the occupied areas of its territory. You should be aware that the so-called "turkish republic of northern Cyprus", has been condemned and declared illegal and invalid by the International Community through United Nations Security Council Resolutions 541/83 and 550/84. Staying in properties (including hotels) in the occupied area, owned by Greek Cypriot refugees who have been forced by the occupation army to flee, put you at risk of possible legal action. Entry to the territory of the Republic of Cyprus via any other port or airport in the Turkish occupied area is ILLEGAL. The legal points of entry to the Republic of Cyprus are the international airports of Larnaca and Paphos and the ports of Larnaca, Limassol, Latsi and Paphos.