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Cyprus Visa Requirements for Central African Republic Citizens

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Central African Republic passport holders need a visa for Cyprus, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Cyprus says holders of a valid two- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, and holders of national visas and residence permits issued by Schengen states, do not need a short-stay visa to enter Cyprus for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens are excluded from this provision.

“Holders of a valid Schengen visa for two or multiple entries, as well as holders of national visas and residence permits issued by Schengen Member States are not required to hold a short-stay visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus for a period not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period. Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens are exempted from the above provision.”

Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 listing visa-required and visa-exempt nationalities, consolidated text — EUR-Lex · checked 8 Oct 2026

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Flag of CyprusCyprus visa options for Central African Republic citizens

Cyprus Short-Stay Visa (Category C)

Embassy
Fee
90 EUR
Max stay
90 days
Extension
Possible

Children between 6 and 12: €45; children under 6: free. €35 under the EU visa facilitation agreements with Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine (the ministry notes that for the marked countries only non-biometric passport holders need a visa); €67.50 for Cape Verde nationals (€33.75 for children between 6 and 12). Free for pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying professors staying for study, for researchers, and for some other categories the ministry lists. Extending a visa for serious personal reasons costs €30; an extension for force majeure or humanitarian reasons is free of charge.

What the Cyprus visa rules mean for Central African Republic travellers

Central African Republic citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Cyprus. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Cyprus Short-Stay Visa (Category C), which costs 90 EUR with a processing time of —.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Cyprus applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says passports submitted with a visa application must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from Cyprus, contain at least two blank pages and have been i…
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 2 blank pages.
  • Travel insurance: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists travel medical insurance for the period of stay in Cyprus, with a minimum coverage of €30,000 for each applicant, among the documents for a visa application.
  • Return or onward ticket: Cyprus's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists pre-bookings of round-trip flights among the documents for a visa application. The UK government tells British travellers that at Cyprus border control they may also need to sh…

Cyprus entry rules compared

Cyprus lets 93 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 105. Central African Republic citizens are treated the same way as Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana and Burkina Faso. Overall the Central African Republic passport ranks #167 in the world with 21 visa-free destinations.

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In the other direction, Cyprus citizens need a visa to visit Central African Republic.

Flag of CyprusEntry requirements for Cyprus

Passport validity

10 years

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says passports submitted with a visa application must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from Cyprus, contain at least two blank pages and have been issued within the previous 10 years. The UK government tells British travellers their passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before arrival and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day they plan to leave. Citizens of EU Member States, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway can enter with an identity card that bears their photo.

Gov.cy — Visas (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

Cyprus's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists pre-bookings of round-trip flights among the documents for a visa application. The UK government tells British travellers that at Cyprus border control they may also need to show a return or onward ticket.

Gov.cy — Visas (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus)✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: ETIAS — European Travel Information and Authorization System

The EU's official ETIAS website lists Cyprus among the 30 European countries that require visa-exempt travellers to have an ETIAS travel authorisation. It says ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected, and that the EU will announce the start date several months before launch.

ETIAS — Official EU website✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

5 years

The UK government says a visitor who overstays could be questioned by immigration at the airport on exit, and put on a 'stop list' and refused entry for up to 5 years. The Australian government's Smartraveller says officials may charge overstayers with breaching immigration rules, place them on a 'stop list' for future travel and refuse re-entry for up to five years.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Cyprus travel advice: Entry requirements✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

The EU's Your Europe portal says that if you enter or leave the EU with €10,000 in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies), you must declare it to the customs authorities of the EU country you are entering or leaving, using the EU cash declaration form.

Your Europe (EU) — travelling with cash✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Central African citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Central African Republic passport holders need a visa for Cyprus, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. Cyprus says holders of a valid two- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, and holders of national visas and residence permits issued by Schengen states, do not need a short-stay visa to enter Cyprus for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens are excluded from this provision.

How much does a Cyprus visa cost for Central African Republic citizens?

Cyprus Short-Stay Visa (Category C): 90 EUR, processing —.

How do Central African Republic citizens apply for a Cyprus visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Cyprus before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Cyprus?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says passports submitted with a visa application must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from Cyprus, contain at least two blank pages and have been issued within the previous 10 years. The UK government tells British travellers their passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before arrival and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day they plan to leave. Citizens of EU Member States, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway can enter with an identity card that bears their photo.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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