UPDATED – JULY 12, 2022
According to the Council of Ministers, as of 1st June 2022, all travelers arriving in Cyprus, irrespective of their country of origin, will not be required to present a valid certificate of vaccination or recovery or a negative result from a PCR or rapid test. However, in an effort to contain the spread of the virus and safeguard public health, the reintroduction of the measure for the mandatory use of a protective mask for people over 12 years of age, will be in effect indoors as of 8th July 2022.
UPDATED – APRIL 25, 2022
The new rules started 18th April and are explained on the image attached.
The “Cyprus Flight Pass” form has been scrapped. The UK one was scrapped previously, so that means no forms at all (unless your airline has their own).
A “safe pass” is NOT a form — its just the term Cyprus uses when bars and restaurants ask to see proof of vaccination or a negative test certificate. Strictly speaking the measures state:-
For the FULLY VACCINATED to enter a bar or food place, you’ll need to show proof of vaccination — for this all you need to show is your QR code. Log into the NHS app or website > click Covid Pass > Click Travel and your a QR for each of your vaccinations will be there. Simply show these from your phone screen (or print out) at the airports and to get into Bars & Food places.
For the UNVACCINATED over 12’s and adults to enter a bar or food place, you’ll need to show a negative test certificate taken within 72 hours (it doesn’t matter if there’s a gap between them). The tests can be rapid ones which are capped in price, usually cost around €4-5, and widely available at pharmacies and walk-in test centres across the island – with the certificate result messaged to you quickly. You can show it from your phone to the bar/restaurant. Self tests are not accepted.
Face masks are no longer needed from 11th April in outdoors anywhere on the island, but they are needed in most public indoor settings (except in bars and restaurants where dancing is allowed, and tables of up to 12). Tui and Jet2 have dropped the need for masks on planes, but British Airways and easyJet currently still require them except when eating and drinking (BA bring you free crisps and water as soon as the plane is in the air).
❤️? While UK Covid Recovery Certificates are accepted by Cyprus, for Brits it must be issued by the NHS. Here is what we found: The NHS have stopped providing their PCR tests this month, and doesn’t currently allow private ones to be registered to their app/website (only Scotland are unaffected). Therefore we are really sorry but we conclude that until that changes it’s impossible to get one. Please remember that a Covid recovery certificate is not compulsory just because you have been infected recently. We recommend taking a PCR test before travelling for extra peace of mind that you won’t test positive in the unlucky event your plane is selected for random testing. Cyprus Flight Pass, who can sometimes give mixed messages, have told one of our members that they should bring their positive test result with them as this may help if they are unlucky enough to be selected for a random flight test and need to explain a positive result.
Randomly selected testing of planes on arrival at Paphos and Larnaca, officially speaking, will still be taking place throughout the summer ~ although they *may* be less often given that any other arrival tests have now been scrapped and the busy season has started. If it happens to your plane, everyone over the age of 12 has to be tested, even vaccinated and recovered, unless given a unique exemption by the CRMD. The cost is covered by Cyprus, and you can leave the airport straight away and your results will be available at www.covid-testcyprus.com within hours. If you are unlucky enough to test positive, you will be automatically contacted by the Cyprus Ministry of Health and asked to self-isolate unless (we’re told by the CFP) you have proof of a recent positive PCR test. You only have to do so for 7 days (so long as your symptoms have cleared, no test required). Those in close contact with you who did not become fully vaccinated within 7 months will have to self-isolate for 5 days as long as they test negative on days 3 and 5. All tests can be rapid ones – with the certificate result messaged to you quickly. You can self-isolate in a private place such as a villa or flat, but if you’re staying in a hotel arrangements will be made to move to a MOH approved isolation hotel. The cost of the hotel, transfers, food & drinks is covered by Cyprus.
Cyprus accepts all vaccines administered in the UK, EU and some other countries (gov website linked at the bottom). The decree states “except for the Johnson&Johnson/Janssen vaccine, for which 14 days must have elapsed between the administration of the dose of the vaccine and the date of travel, passengers may travel to the Republic of Cyprus immediately upon completion of the required doses of the accepted vaccines”. The booster jab is not needed for 12-17-year-olds. The booster jab is only needed for adults once 7 months have passed since your second jab to enter bars and restaurants, or once 9 months have passed since your second jab for just getting into Cyprus.
Cyprus Flight Pass phone help +357 22 285757
Cyprus Covid Helpline (on the island) 1474
Facebook messenger chat at Visit Cyprus
Cyprus Flight Pass email help info@cyprusflightpass.gov.cy (their helpers often don’t answer the question properly)
If you have a situation that you can’t see covered, and you have tried contacting Cyprus Flight Pass too, then you can request special permission to travel to Cyprus, by emailing your circumstances to covid19@crmd.moi.gov.cy
This post is our best understanding of the measures but please always consult the official websites before traveling.
Latest Cyprus Government announcements:
Decrees and announcements
UPDATED – DECEMBER 6, 2021
A new entry condition was introduced due to the spread of the Omicron coronavirus strain. It will be valid until at least January 10.
The government of Cyprus is tightening the rules for entering the country from December 6. “According to the decision of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus dated 02.12.2021, from December 6, 2021, persons aged 12 years and older arriving in Cyprus are required to do a PCR test by January 10, 2022,” the message says.
A new entry condition was introduced due to the spread of the Omicron coronavirus strain. It will be valid until at least January 10.
“This measure applies to all passengers over the age of 12, regardless of whether they have a certificate of full vaccination or recovery from COVID-19,” the department said.
It is specified that those entering for short-term visits must have a negative PCR test certificate for up to 72 hours. In addition, on arrival, they will have to undergo antigen tests at the expense of the Republic of Cyprus.
Additionally, while in Cyprus, Stricter measures are in effect to curb the spread of Covid-19.
The age limit for the use of masks is reduced to six years of age while children aged 6-11 will have to present a Safe Pass.
From December 13 all citizens will be eligible for self-tests.
All school Christmas celebrations are suspended while Christmas celebrations organised by other bodies will have to obtain specific permission from the Ministry of Health.
The validity of the Safe Pass will be checked through the CovScan application for citizens aged 14 and over.
At areas considered high risk for the virus’ transmission and at which virus clusters have been detected, rapid tests will be carried out through the mobile units of the Ministry of health, regardless of age and vaccination history.
All those aged 18 and over who have not completed their vaccination regime by December 1 will require a PCR with a 72-hour validity or a Rapid Test with a 48-hour validity for Safe Pass purposes.
From December 15 indoor and outdoor stadiums, theatres, amphitheatres, cinemas, showrooms and nightclubs as well as dance clubs and restaurants will be open to people aged 12 and over that have at least the first dose of the vaccine.
Another measure calls for the abolition of the Safe Pass for all those who have not had the booster shot after seven months have elapsed from the completion of their vaccination regime.
From December 13, all citizens will be able to carry out self-tests. Those who are not vaccinated will bear the cost while in the case of vaccinated citizens, the Ministry of Health will subsidize the cost and personal doctors will have to prescribe the self-tests. It is clarified that the self-tests do not replace Rapid Tests or PCR and in the event of a positive result, it will have to be confirmed via a PCR test. All measures will be valid until December 31.
UPDATED – AUGUST 5, 2021
LATEST TRAVEL UPDATE Valid from 5th August
*UK REMAINS ON CYPRUS’ RED LIST
Countries epidemiological risk assessment for COVID-19, dated 02/08/2021
Following a decision of the Council of Ministers, dated 18 February 2021, regarding the Action Plan for the gradual resumption of flights and the reopening of airports, the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health re-evaluated the epidemiological picture of 19 different countries.
The classification for the countries of the European Union and the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) including Switzerland in the Green, Orange or Red Categories is based on that of the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Regarding third countries (United Kingdom, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Belarus, Qatar, Serbia, United States of America, Armenia, Georgia, Bahrain, 1/6) / 21 Kuwait and Canada as well as any additional countries included in the updated list of Recommendation of the European Council (EU) 2021/89, for the phasing out of temporary restrictions on unnecessary travel to the EU, are assessed epidemiologically by the Ministry Health and are classified into Green, Orange and Red.
The following categorization of countries, based on epidemiological risk assessment, is extremely dynamic and can change at any time as the pandemic evolves and epidemiological data change. To this end, new data will be announced and the list of countries will be updated frequently.
Green Countries (Green) – Low risk countries at this stage
Member States of the European Union: Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Croatia, Latvia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Czech Republic
Members of the Schengen Area: Liechtenstein, Norway
Third Countries: Australia, Northern Macedonia, Jordan, Canada, New Zealand, Serbia, Singapore
It is noted that for passengers coming from Green Category countries, the presentation of a COVID-19 laboratory test certificate is not required, nor is it self-restraint.
Orange Category Countries – Countries with potentially low risk but more doubtful compared to Green Category
Member States of the European Union: Belgium, Estonia, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Finland, Greece
Small States: Vatican City
Third Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Israel, Qatar, China (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), Bahrain, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia
Please note that all passengers from the Orange countries are required to undergo a PCR laboratory test within 72 hours prior to departure and to have a certificate showing a negative PCR test for the virus.
It is also clarified that Cypriot citizens, their foreign spouses and their minor children, as well as passengers legally residing in the Republic from countries of the Orange Category, provided that they meet one of the following conditions may perform the molecular examination upon arrival. in the Republic:
They are passengers who have undergone at least the first dose of vaccines accepted by the Republic, or
They are passengers aged 16 to 18 who have taken at least the first dose of vaccines accepted by the Republic, or
They are minor passengers 12 to 15 years old, or
They are passengers who for medical reasons can not be vaccinated, upon presentation of a relevant certificate from the Ministry of Health of the Republic.
It is noted that the cost of the test is covered by them and in addition these individuals will have to remain under house arrest until the result is issued. They are then released from self-restraint following a negative laboratory test, which must be submitted to the CyprusFlightPass online platform via the passenger profile of the test subject.
Red Countries – Countries at higher risk compared to Green and Orange Countries
Member States of the European Union: France, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal
Small states: Andorra, Monaco, San Marino
Members of the Schengen Area: Switzerland, Iceland
Third Countries: Azerbaijan, Egypt, Albania, Armenia, Georgia, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, United Kingdom, Japan, Kuwait, Belarus, Montenegro, Moldova, Brunei, Brunei, South
It is noted that all passengers coming from the Red Sea countries are required: a) to have a laboratory test within 72 hours before departure and to have a certificate proving a negative PCR test for the virus and b) to perform in a laboratory test upon arrival in the Republic of Cyprus.
It is noted that the cost of the exams is covered by them and in addition these people will have to remain under house arrest until the result is issued.
It is also clarified that Cypriot citizens, their foreign spouses and their minor children, as well as passengers legally residing in the Republic from countries of the Red Category, provided that they meet one of the following conditions falling within the following categories may fulfill the molecular examination upon arrival in the Republic:
They are passengers who have undergone at least the first dose of vaccines accepted by the Republic, or
They are passengers aged 16 to 18 who have taken at least the first dose of vaccines accepted by the Republic, or
They are minor passengers 12 to 15 years old, or
They are passengers who for medical reasons can not be vaccinated, upon presentation of a relevant certificate from the Ministry of Health of the Republic.
In such a case, the persons referred to in points 1-4 above remain in a compulsory self-restraint regime for 72 hours after their arrival and after the end of 72 hours undergo a molecular examination (PCR) at their own expense. They are then released from self-restraint following a negative laboratory test, which must be submitted to the CyprusFlightPass online platform via the passenger profile of the test subject.
Gray Category Countries (Special License / SpecialPermission):
Countries not listed above in the Green, Orange and Red categories are considered to be in the Gray category (Special Permission). For Gray Category countries, entry into the Republic of Cyprus is allowed only to the following categories of passengers:
Cypriot citizens and members of their families (their foreign spouses and their minor children),
European citizens, citizens of the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland,
The legal persons residing in the Republic,
Persons entitled to enter the Republic by the Vienna Convention, and
Third-country nationals are entitled to enter the Republic of Cyprus, after special permission from the Republic of Cyprus as determined by the Infection Control (Definition of Measures to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus COVID-19) Decree (No. 9) of 2021, as in each case this is modified.
It is noted that passengers coming from the countries of this Category must have undergone a laboratory test by a recognized laboratory, with the sampling carried out during the last 72 hours before their trip to the Republic of Cyprus, and have a certificate, proving negative PCR for COVID-19.
It is also clarified that Cypriot citizens, their foreign spouses, and their minor children, as well as passengers legally residing in the Republic from countries of the Red Category, provided that they meet one of the following conditions falling within the following categories may fulfill the molecular examination upon arrival in the Republic:
They are passengers who have undergone at least the first dose of vaccines accepted by the Republic, or
They are passengers aged 16 to 18 who have taken at least the first dose of vaccines accepted by the Republic, or
They are minor passengers 12 to 15 years old, or
They are passengers who for medical reasons can not be vaccinated, upon presentation of a relevant certificate from the Ministry of Health of the Republic.
Passengers arriving in the Republic of Cyprus from Gray Category (Special Permission) remain in a state of compulsory self-restraint or quarantine for fourteen (14) days or in a state of compulsory self-restraint or compulsory isolation (7) ) days if they undergo a molecular test again for COVID-19 disease (at their own expense) on the 7th day and have a negative laboratory result.
They are then released from self-restraint following a negative laboratory test, which must be submitted to the CyprusFlightPass online platform via the passenger profile of the test subject.
It is noted that the above categorization of countries will be valid from August 5, 2021.
Conditions for vaccinated passengers:
The Ministry of Health clarifies the following that apply from 10 May for vaccinated passengers arriving in the Republic of Cyprus through the entrance gates:
Persons regardless of nationality, holding a valid vaccination certificate for COVID-19 disease and arriving in Cyprus from abroad, regardless of the country of departure, will be exempted for entry purposes from the obligation to perform laboratory tests, as well as the obligation to perform laboratory tests. , provided that the following conditions are met:
1) Hold a valid vaccination certificate from the following countries:
(i) the Member States of the European Union (including Cyprus);
(ii) the countries of the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway);
(vii) the United Arab Emirates,
(xvii) the United States of America,
2) They have been vaccinated with either one of the approved vaccines of the European Medicines Agency (Pfizer / BioNTech, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Janssen), or with the Sputnik V vaccine, or with the Sinopharm vaccine (BBIBPCOVID-19) or with the whole Sinov the vaccination regimen. It is noted that in the case of two-dose vaccines, the person should have been vaccinated with both doses, while in the case of the Janssen vaccine (single-dose vaccine) 14 days should have elapsed between the vaccine dose and the travel date.
It is emphasized that all passengers, regardless of the category of countries, including those holding a valid vaccination certificate must apply for CyprusFlightPass within 48 hours before the departure of their flight. In addition, to ensure public health and surveillance of the epidemiological picture, the Ministry of Health may carry out sample laboratory COVID-19 molecular testing on passengers (including persons holding a vaccination certificate) of selected pilots.
UPDATED – May 11, 2021
The government of the Republic of Cyprus has amended the Covid Protocols which come into force on May 10. Please note that tourists arriving in Cyprus do not need to issue a “Safepass” (or Coronapass). The main document for traveling around the country and visiting public places will be the Cyprus Flight Pass. The application for a Special Permission must be submitted on the Cyprus Flight Pass Platform 24 hours before entering Cyprus. Tourists will not need to regularly do a Covid test, present a certificate of vaccination, or a certificate of recovery from Covid-19. It will be enough to present the Cyprus Flight Pass.
Only police officers and inspectors authorized by ministries and departments have a right to check the availability of this document. Managers of companies/catering establishments do not control the availability of certificates. Visitors are not required to present a Safepass or Cyprus Flight Pass.
New rule for vaccinated tourists arriving at Larnaca and Paphos airports. Since May 10, Cyprus has considered as authorized for travel, all vaccines which have been approved by the European Medicines Agency, and the vaccine Sputnik V. before travel, a copy of the vaccination certificate must be uploaded onto the Cyprus Flight Pass platform and certain vaccination details must also be provided. Those who have been vaccinated with one of the EU-certified vaccines, as well as the Russian Sputnik-V, have the right to enter Cyprus without PCR tests. The Republic of Cyprus still reserves the right to randomly test any arriving flight, and this will include vaccinated travelers as well.
Traveling to Cyprus?
Update:
February 27, 2021 – Epidemiological risk assessment of countries:
Green Category countries –
Low-risk countries at the current stage
Schengen / EEA member states 1) Iceland
Third countries: 1) Australia, 2) New Zealand, 3) Singapore, 4) Saudi Arabia
Orange Category countries –
European Union Member States: 1) Denmark, 2) Finland
Schengen countries: 1) Norway
Third Countries: 1) China (including Hong Kong and Macau), 2) South Korea, 3) Thailand
Red Category countries –
Increased risk countries compared to the Green and Orange.
European Union Member States: 1) Austria, 2) Belgium, 3) Bulgaria, 4) France, 5) Ireland, 6) Croatia, 7) Luxemburg, 8) Romania, 9) Spain, 10) Italy, 11) Malta, 12) Netherlands, 13) Hungary, 14) Poland, 15) Portugal, 16) Slovakia, 17) Slovenia, 18) Czech Republic, 19) Estonia, 20) Latvia, 21) Lithuania, 22) Sweden, 23) Germany, 24) Greece
Small states: 1) Andorra, 2) Monaco, 3) Vatican City, 4) San Marino
Schengen countries: 1) Switzerland, 2) Liechtenstei
Grey Category countries (Special Permission):
Third countries: 1) United Kingdom, 2) Israel, 3) Russia, 4) United Arab Emirates, 5) Ukraine, 6) Jordan, 7) Lebanon, 8) Egypt, 9) Belarus, 10) Rwanda
Update:
February 25, 2021 – Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, during the announcement of the decisions of the Council of Ministers
Update:
Answers to frequently asked questions on what changes as of 1 March,
in the framework of the strategic lifting of measures to contain the pandemic
Update:
February 17, 2021 – The Council of Ministers has approved the resumption of flights and reopening of airports with additional security measures starting March 1, Cyprus will apply a green, orange, red, and grey system for visitors from 56 countries – The Council of Ministers decided to extend until 31st March 2021, the measure of a 7-day stay in places to be designated by the Republic of Cyprus for those arriving from the United Kingdom, following the preconditions already in force.
Update:
February 17, 2021 – Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 – updated categorization of countries, based on the epidemiological risk assessment
Update:
Feb 14, 2021 – Starting on April 1st – Israeli citizens who have been vaccinated will not be required to take a PCR test when traveling to Cyprus and will not be placed in quarantine upon arrival.
Update:
January 29, 2021 – *Revised* Answers to frequently asked questions on what changes as of 1 February, in the framework of the strategic lifting of measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic
Currently, movement is prohibited between 9 pm to 5 am
The Visit Cyprus website which is an official tourism website states that Cyprus is ready to welcome travelers having successfully dealt with the global Pandemic. However, if you are seriously considering traveling to Cyprus you should check for the most recent updates about your specific country.
Cyprus Travel Ban Lifted for 56 Countries
January 15, 2021 According to a government document – Entry requirements will depend on the category (A,B and C) of the country you are coming from. Here is a quick check tool to help you see where your current standing. The countries that the bans are to be lifted including all EU members, European Economic Area States, UK, Russia, Israel, Ukraine, Belarus, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, UAE and Saudi Arabia. The provisional date for the updated protocol for travel & tourism was changed to February 1, 2021.
Queries via telephone:
Calls within Cyprus: 1474
Calls from abroad: +357 22 285 757
A Category Countries: Covid test not required with Flight Pass:
Australia, Cyprus, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand.
B Category Countries: Option to request a COVID-19 to be carried out on arrival in Cyprus:
China, Finland, Germany, Greece, Holy See (Vatican City), Hong Kong, Iceland, Japan, Republic of Korea, Norway, Rwanda, San Marino.
The “Cyprus Flight Pass” form has been scrapped. The UK one was scrapped previously, so that means no forms at all (unless your airline has their own). 
A “safe pass” is NOT a form — its just the term Cyprus uses when bars and restaurants ask to see proof of vaccination or a negative test certificate. Strictly speaking the measures state:-
Face masks are no longer needed from 11th April in outdoors anywhere on the island, but they are needed in most public indoor settings (except in bars and restaurants where dancing is allowed, and tables of up to 12). Tui and Jet2 have dropped the need for masks on planes, but British Airways and easyJet currently still require them except when eating and drinking (BA bring you free crisps and water as soon as the plane is in the air).
Randomly selected testing of planes on arrival at Paphos and Larnaca, officially speaking, will still be taking place throughout the summer ~ although they *may* be less often given that any other arrival tests have now been scrapped and the busy season has started. If it happens to your plane, everyone over the age of 12 has to be tested, even vaccinated and recovered, unless given a unique exemption by the CRMD. The cost is covered by Cyprus, and you can leave the airport straight away and your results will be available at www.covid-testcyprus.com within hours. If you are unlucky enough to test positive, you will be automatically contacted by the Cyprus Ministry of Health and asked to self-isolate unless (we’re told by the CFP) you have proof of a recent positive PCR test. You only have to do so for 7 days (so long as your symptoms have cleared, no test required). Those in close contact with you who did not become fully vaccinated within 7 months will have to self-isolate for 5 days as long as they test negative on days 3 and 5. All tests can be rapid ones – with the certificate result messaged to you quickly. You can self-isolate in a private place such as a villa or flat, but if you’re staying in a hotel arrangements will be made to move to a MOH approved isolation hotel. The cost of the hotel, transfers, food & drinks is covered by Cyprus.
Cyprus accepts all vaccines administered in the UK, EU and some other countries (gov website linked at the bottom). The decree states “except for the Johnson&Johnson/Janssen vaccine, for which 14 days must have elapsed between the administration of the dose of the vaccine and the date of travel, passengers may travel to the Republic of Cyprus immediately upon completion of the required doses of the accepted vaccines”. The booster jab is not needed for 12-17-year-olds. The booster jab is only needed for adults once 7 months have passed since your second jab to enter bars and restaurants, or once 9 months have passed since your second jab for just getting into Cyprus.
UK official https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice (their Cyprus section is sometimes out of date)
Cyprus Flight Pass phone help +357 22 285757
Facebook messenger chat at Visit Cyprus
Cyprus Flight Pass email help info@cyprusflightpass.gov.cy (their helpers often don’t answer the question properly)
