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Cyprus visa requirements for Egypt citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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Visa required
Yes — Egypt citizens need a visa for Cyprus.
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Cyprus admits Egypt citizens on better terms if they already hold certain visas or residence permits of other countries:
Visa-free · 90 days
Cyprus (not yet in Schengen; accession expected in 2026): unilaterally recognizes double/multiple-entry Schengen visas and Schengen residence permits as equivalent to a national visa.
Qualifying documents: Schengen visa (multiple-entry), EU residence permit
Conditions: double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a Schengen national visa/residence permit; up to 90 days per 180
Source: gov.cy · verified 2026-07-04
Entry details
Holders of a Egypt passport need a visa obtained in advance when visiting Cyprus. The Egypt passport currently ranks #96 among the world's top 100 with 52 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: Cyprus citizens travelling to Egypt — visa on arrival.
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