COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Cyprus (30 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter from A, B, and C-list countries.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No with exceptions

• The Cyprus government has divided countries into three categories (category A, B, and C). Different restrictions apply to travellers depending on the category of their country of origin. The list of countries and their categories is available here.

• Foreign travellers are allowed to enter if arriving from A or B-list countries.

• Foreign nationals cannot enter Cyprus from a C-list country unless they are residents of Cyprus.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• Travellers from B and C list countries will need to provide a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before arrival. The list of countries and their categories can be found here.

• From 1 December, travellers arriving in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus have to submit a negative PCR test certificate from the previous 72 hours. If they intend to stay more than 3 days, they must also quarantine for 7 days.

Test on arrival?

• Yes

• Travellers coming from the B and C list countries must undergo a PCR test upon arrival.

• From 1 December travellers coming in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus who intend to stay less than 3 days must provide a negative PCR test report obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival and a return ticket. They must also undergo a PCR test upon arrival.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• Travellers from B list countries have to self isolate until the result from the PCR test taken on arrival is received. The list of A and B countries can be found in this link.

• Travellers coming from C-list countries quarantine for 14 days. If the test result is positive, this quarantine will take place in a designated facility. If the test result is negative, the 14-day quarantine can take place at home. Note that only Cyprus citizens and residents may enter from a C-list country.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• All travellers coming to Cyprus must complete a Cyprus Flight Pass, 24 hours before travelling, available at this link.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Airports are open. Cyprus has resumed commercial flight operations to some countries under certain conditions.

• The Cyprus government has been organizing repatriation flights from European hubs.

• Turkish Airlines resumed operation in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

• Incoming commercial flights to Ercan Airport are limited to two flights per day.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Maritime borders are open.

Curfew restrictions

• A nationwide curfew has imposed between 19:00 and 5:00 hours until 13 December.

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• A maximum of 10 people can gather in one place.

• All schools and educational facilities are open.

• Certain shops and pharmacies are open to only vulnerable populations between 08:00 and 09:00.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Travel to and from Limassol and Paphos restricted until 30 November, except for medical emergencies, passenger travel to Larnaca and Paphos airports or seaports, and essential workers travelling with permission. Exempt passengers should hold a negative PCR test valid in the last seven days.

Non-essential shops open?

• No

• Non-essential businesses are allowed to operate.

Accommodations open?

• No

• Hotels and accommodations are closed until 30 November.

Restaurants open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Restaurants and cafes are allowed to resume services while complying with specific precautionary guidelines.

• A maximum of 75 persons for indoor spaces and 150 persons for outdoor spaces are allowed to be served in catering establishments.

• A maximum of six people can be seated at one table.

• Restaurants must be closed for dining by 19:00 but may provide delivery services until 22:30.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Cafes are allowed to resume services with compliance with specific precautionary guidelines.

• A maximum of six people can be seated at one table.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• No

• Beaches and tourism sites are closed.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Museums, libraries, historical and archaeological sites are closed.

Personal care services open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Barbershops and hair salons are allowed to open.

Places of worships are open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Places of worship are limited to 75 people.

Events are allowed?

• Yes with exceptions

• A maximum of 10 people can attend weddings, christenings, funerals.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face mask mandatory in all public places.

• Wearing a mask is compulsory in indoor and outdoor venues everyone ages 12 and older until 15 January 2021.

Other

• In Northern Cyprus, activity at casinos, playgrounds, and indoor events such as weddings and sports tournaments are suspended.

• Certain shops and pharmacies have exclusive shopping hours for vulnerable populations between 08:00 - 10:00 and 13:00 - 14:00.

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The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.