The legal ports of entry into the Republic of Cyprus are the international airports of Larnaca and Paphos and the ports of Larnaca, Limassol, Latsi and Paphos, which are situated in the area under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.

• Paphos Airport is approximately a 53 minutes (72.5km) drive from the meeting venue.
• Larnaca airport is approximately a 38 minutes (53.6km) drive from the meeting venue.

Travelers entering the Republic of Cyprus via any illegally operating airport or port in the Turkish occupied area that has been declared closed in accordance with International Law, will be in breach of national legislation of the Republic of Cyprus. You are therefore urged to travel via the legal points of entry to the Republic of Cyprus, so as to avoid the risk of facing the consequences of the law.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Traveling to the Turkish-occupied area of Cyprus

Ever since the illegal Turkish invasion of July 1974, 36% of the territory of the Republic of Cyprus remails unlawfully occupied by the Turkish army (for more information). 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.

If you intend to travel to Cyprus, you should be aware that the so-called “trnC”, the secessionist entity unilaterally declared by the occupation regime, has been condemned and declared illegal and invalid by the International Community through United Nations Security Council Resolutions 541/83 and 550/84.

Although currently, it is possible for foreign visitors who visit the government-controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus, to cross to the occupied areas you should be aware, that staying in properties owned by Greek Cypriot refugees who have been forced by the occupation army to flee, including hotels in the occupied area which are being illegally exploited, would put you at risk of possible legal action on the part of the owners.

Cyprus is part of the European Union, which means that nations of all other EU Member States can freely enter Cyprus without a visa. Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (who form the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)) are also allowed to enter Cyprus visa-free.

The legal ports of entry into the Republic of Cyprus are the airports of Larnaka (Larnaca) and Pafos (Paphos) and the ports of Larnaka (Larnaca), Lemesos (Limassol), Latsi and Pafos (Paphos), which are situated in the area under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.

Travelling to Cyprus is easy. The documentation required varies, depending on your nationality. A valid passport is required for a stay of up to 90 days for all bona fide tourists except citizens of European Union countries, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway who may enter Cyprus with their national identity card provided it bears a photo. Some non-EU third country nationals require a visa.

EU countries, commonwealth countries and the USA do NOT need a visa. Schengen Visa holders are allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus. The Schengen Visa has made traveling between 25 member countries (22 European Union states and 3 non-EU members) much easier and less bureaucratic. Traveling on a Schengen Visa means that the visa holder can travel to any (or all) member countries using one single visa, thus avoiding the hassle and expense of obtaining individual visas for each country. A Schengen visa allows the holder to travel freely within the Schengen countries for a maximum stay of up to 90 days in a 6 month period.

Citizens of these countries are not required to have Cyprus visa for a stay of up to 90 days, provided they are bona fide visitors

Citizens of these countries are required to have an entry visa to Cyprus.

The conference organizer will, on request, provide an invitation letter to conference participants who need to obtain a visa.

It is a prerequisite to register for the conference and then request an invitation letter by sending your request to registrations@topkinisis.com.

Please find below the countries and the relevant Diplomatic Mission you can contact for your entry visa to Cyprus

Steps for Application Process for entry visa to Cyprus:

1. Apply for a visa in your country of residence or corresponding Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus – Find the Cyprus embassy/consulate or visa application center (authorized by the Cypriot authorities) in which you must submit your application
2. Find out about the entry requirements.
3. Complete your visa application.
4. Contact them to make an appointment.
5. Collect the required documents.
6. Submit the application along with the required (supporting) documents on the date of your appointment.
7. Pay the visa fee.
8. Wait for the visa to be processed.
9. Pick up your passport and documents. If your application was successful, the embassy/consular staff will affix your visa to your passport. If your application has been refused you will be notified in writing with the reasons of the refusal.

Important Note

Exceptions:

• EU Nationals – EU nationals do not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Cyprus. Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (who form the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)) are also allowed to enter Cyprus visa-free.
• Holders of Schengen visa – If you already have a valid multiple Schengen visa, do not need Cyprus visa (However, there is an exception to the rule, which concerns the citizens of the Republic of Turkey and the Republic of Azerbaijan who need to be issued a national Cyprus visa to visit Cyprus).
• Holders of Residence Permit of any EU Member State – Do not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Cyprus