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How to get a Cyprus visa from Uganda
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Ugandan passport holders travelling to Cyprus.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Cyprus.
Student visa
Processing time10 days
Validitymore than 90 days
Fee (approx.)$30
Tourist visa
Processing time10 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$30
Application requirements
Documents Ugandan applicants need to provide.
- An Ugandan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (2' x 2' ) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Ugandans traveling to Cyprus for tourist purposes can apply for the Cypriot tourist visa.
- The Republic of Cyprus is a member of the European Union but is not a party to the Schengen Agreement.
- Solid evidence of the last three months that there are sufficient funds to cover the cost of the intended stay in Cyprus, e.g. a bank statement or travelers’ cheques.
- Provisional books or Itinerary of travel arrangements (Round trip ticket with fixed dates) must be provided by the traveler. Ticket should not be purchased before the visa is issued.
- Prior hotel reservation faxed by the hotel manager must also be provided.
- You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.
- The island nation of Cyprus is located in the eastern Mediterranean sea just off the coast of Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon in the Middle East.
- Public transportation is available all around Cyprus, but it is advisable to hire a rental car.
Student visa
- Ugandans looking to school in Cyprus are allowed to apply for the Ugandan student visa.
- Cyprus higher education system comprises private as well as public institutions of advanced education at both university and non-university levels.
- Students going for undergraduate programs are required to present their original senior school leaving certificate with grade reports while those going for postgraduate programs are to present their Bachelor's or Master's certificate.
- Students are required to submit two set of signed copies of original certificates in both cases.
- You will be required to show proof of your financial capability to ascertain your ability to meet all the financial needs of the program. Your proof of financial status can be through a statement of account showing a minimum balance of £ 7000 or a bank sponsorship letter.
- If the student is applying for a scholarship, financial documentation from the sponsor as well as the scholarship certificate granted should be presented.
- An original medical certificate must be provided, and it must show the result of the following medical test – Tuberculosis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Syphilis, Yellow fever, and hepatitis C.
- An original police character certificate must be provided.This document is essential as it indicates that the student is a model citizen with no criminal records.
Where to apply
Cyprus embassy & visa application centers in Uganda.
Kampala
AddressCypriot Honorary Consulate in Kampala, Uganda Plot M289 Ntinda Nakawa, Industrial Area P. O. Box 27198 Kampala Uganda
Phone(+256) 414 286 961 (+256) 772 419 114
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to travel to Cyprus
If you want to spend time at the beach, the best time to come to Cyprus is from May to September. The highest temperatures (reaching 45°С) are from July to August, so travelers should take note of this.
What currency is used in Cyprus
The currency used in Cyprus is the Cypriot pound. It was replaced by the euro as the official currency of the Republic of Cyprus on January 1, 2008.
What language is spoken in Cyprus
The official languages of the Republic of Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Northern Cyprus, Turkish was made the only official language by the 1983 constitution.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Cyprus visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.