🇨🇾 Cyprus visa requirements for Italian citizens
No visa needed — Italian citizens can enter Cyprus visa-free.
Entry rules for Italy passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Italy can travel to Cyprus for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Cyprus immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Italian passport ranks #4 worldwide, opening 165 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (126 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Cyprus is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Cypriot citizens traveling to Italy face the same requirement (visa-free).
Southern Europe is fully open to Italian travelers — all 8 destinations in the region can be entered without arranging a visa first.
About Cyprus
- Capital
- Nicosia
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Currency
- euro (€)
- Languages
- Greek, Turkish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
No visa needed — Italian citizens can enter Cyprus visa-free.
What currency is used in Cyprus?
The currency in Cyprus is the euro (€). The capital city is Nicosia.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free for Italian citizens traveling to Cyprus. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Cyprus embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Europe for Italian passport holders
Going the other way? Italy visa requirements for Cypriot citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.