Cyprus visa requirements for Ugandans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ugandans visiting Cyprus

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Cypriot Visa.

  • 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.

Cyprus Visa for Ugandans

Facts about Cyprus

Cyprus is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean. Cyprus is known for its beaches, mountains, ski resorts and national parks. Activities like hiking and mountain biking are the most popular activities tourists engage in while in the country. The country is also known for its wine cultivation which has been done since the Bronze age. You can try out a variety of wines while in the country.
 
Tourism in Cyprus plays a vital role in the country’s economy. About 4 million foreign tourists visit Cyprus yearly which makes it the 40th most visited country in the world.

Foreigners in Cyprus should beware of taking photographs in sensitive places like military buildings and also some government buildings.

Types of Cyprus Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 10 days 90 days
Student visa 10 days more than 90 days

General Requirements for Cyprus Visa

  • 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.
Cyprus Tourist visa Cyprus Student visa

Cyprus Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • 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.

Cyprus Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • 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.

Cyprus Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

30.00 (USD)

Student visa

30.00 (USD)

Cyprus Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Uganda

Location

Address

Kampala

Cypriot Honorary Consulate in Kampala, Uganda Plot M289 Ntinda Nakawa, Industrial Area P. O. Box 27198 Kampala Uganda

https://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy526/

info@greatlakescoffee.co.ug

(+256) 414 286 961 (+256) 772 419 114

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.

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