Countries that Require a Visa for Cyprus Passport Holders

• A valid international travel passport
• A completed visa application form
• The applicable visa fee
• Evidence of permission to enter the destination country
• A photocopy of your passport data page
• Financial proof — an original bank statement
• A letter of invitation, where one is required

Exact requirements vary by destination and visa type — always confirm what your destination needs before you apply.

Cyprus’ capital and largest city is Nicosia, and its official languages are Greek and Turkish, although about 87% of Cyprus also speaks English. The best period to travel to Cyprus is during the spring which comes around in February and lingers till April. Summer comes around mainly in May and is around till October.

Cyprus is made up of 5 ethnic groups who practice different forms of religion. The two most notable forms are the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Cyprus whose membership comprises majorly of Greek Cypriots and Sunni Islam made up of Turkish Cypriots.

Cypriots are very hospitable and offer food and drinks to visitors in most cases, it is considered not polite if you do not accept at least a little of what you’re being offered even if you do not want it. Music is a blended mix of American hip-hop, techno and Greek music. They celebrate a bunch of festivals such as:

• Larnaca Flower Parade/Anthestiria.
• Carnival.
• Festival of the Flood/Kataklysmos.
• Shakespeare Festival, Kourion.
• Limassol Wine Festival.
• Kypria International Festival.
• Paphos Aphrodite Festival.

It is easier to travel around Cyprus on road because distances are relatively small and the roads are in good condition. Options for travel include buses, metered taxis and rented vehicles. Cyprus is very safe, its level of safety and security is arguably higher than that of the UK.

Notable attractions include:

• The Fairy Tale Museum, a museum that promotes legends, myths, traditions and fairy stories from all around the world.
• Kolossi Castle, is the birthplace of the world’s oldest wine and the castle itself is 700 years old.
• Panagia tu Araka, a 12th-century church built as part of a monastery and filled with Byzantine paintings.
• The Mosaics of Paphos, is among the best in the world and serves as records of the Greco - Romans everyday lives as well as the legends of gods and heroes.
• Tombs of the Kings, a large cemetery containing numerous decorated tombs.
• Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas of the Cats, one of the oldest monasteries in the country.

There are hundreds of hotels to choose from in Cyprus so accommodation would not be a problem.