Cyprus Visa For Indian Passport Holder

Applying for Cyprus visa for Indian passport holder can be a nightmare but not anymore with this expert guide. It covers all about travel to Cyprus for Indian citizens, their travel documents, visa requirements, length of stay and much more.

Citizens of India who are traveling to Cyprus for a stay of less than 90 days do not need a visa. They must hold a valid passport, which is accepted for travel to the entire Schengen Area, along with a return ticket. If your travel route leads you to another country, you can travel there as long as your route does not lead you back to the country from where you started your journey.

I was about to start my business in Cyprus when my country is just recovering from economy. I did a lot of personal research and finally I decided on Cyprus. I must say that it is good decision. The business environment and infrastructure here is very nice. You can start anything you want as long as it is not related to politics or religion.

Cyprus Visa For Indian Passport Holder

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR CYPRUS VISA

1. Indian National holding a valid Indian passport can apply for Cyprus Visa.
2. Person wishes to travel to Cyprus for the purpose of Tourism/Family or friends Visit/Business can apply visa through Visa Lounge. Person who seeks employment in Cyprus is not eligible to apply through Visa Lounge.
3. Travel insurance is mandatory requirement for passengers traveling to Cyprus. Visa Lounge also provides Travel Insurance to passengers at an additional cost.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Business:
1. Valid Passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of Travel. All Old Passports Mandatory for visa submission.
2. 1 Application Form applicant Mobile or Direct Landline numbers are mandatory.
3. 2 Photograph should be latest with 80% face coverage and white background (3.5 mm x 4.5 mm)(1 photo pasted on form and another photo mentioning the name and the signatures of applicant on the back side is MANDATORY).
4. Covering letter on company letter head (addressed to The High Commission of The Republic of Cyprus) with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .Details of all Applicants with name, passport number, If Applicable
5. Invitation letter from host stamped by the Migration Department should be faxed directly from Cyprus Party to Embassy in Delhi and 1 copy to us.
6. Return Confirmed ticket, covering all the sectors
7. Hotel Confirmation from Cyprus on Letterhead (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone no Email. Id, Hotel stamp and signature) as per ticket dates to be faxed to Embassy in Delhi and 1 copy to us.
8. Travel Insurance.
9. Company Registration Certificate of Indian Company.
10. Original updated bank statement for last 3 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank.
11. In case the applicant holds more than one bank account, it is mandatory to provide the bank statement of all his/her bank accounts. If the applicant has only one bank account, he/she needs to mention this in the covering letter and provide the bank statement of his/her account.
12. Income Tax Return for Last 3 years.
13. Occupation proof
14. In case of Employee -Proof of employment (employment certificate/NOC) and Pay slip of last 3 months.
15. In case applicant is the proprietor / owner of the company-,Cover letter on companies letter head ,company’s Original 3 month’s bank statement (with bank seal and signature), proof of paid income tax (for 3 years), company memo, partnership deal, establishment license or proprietorship etc are required.
16. If the applicant is sponsored – proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen State concerned (seethe website of the Member State of destination)
17. If the applicant is retired- Proof of retirement, pension statements for the last three months; – proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.

In Case of Sponsor Inviting the applicant: 
       a) Assumption of Responsibility Form Filled By Sponsor and notarized in Cyprus To Be Faxed In Embassy Must. 
       b)  Bank guarantee Letter from Sponsors Bank in Cyprus attested from Immigration Department in Cyprus to us and Embassy.
Please Note:

As per Republic of Cyprus, “ercan” (TYMBOU) is an illegally operating airport, situated in the occupied part of the Republic of Cyprus. The airport is non-existent under international law and practice and its potential use amounts to an illegal entry and exit from the Republic of Cyprus. Hence it is advised not to prepare an itinerary showing the aforesaid airport as ENTRY or EXIT port. The designated international airports of Cyprus are – Larnaca, Paphos and Nicosia airports.

Tourist:
1. Valid Passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of Travel. All Old Passports Mandatory for visa submission.
2. 1 Application Form applicant Mobile or Direct Landline numbers are mandatory..
3. 2 Photograph should be latest with 80% face coverage and white background (3.5 mm x 4.5 mm)(1 photo pasted on form and another photo mentioning the name and the signatures of applicant on the back side is MANDATORY).
4. Personal Covering letter (addressed to The High Commission Of The Republic of Cyprus) with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause Details of all Applicants with name, passport number, If Applicable
5. Return Confirmed Ticket from Cyprus
6. Hotel Confirmation from Cyprus on Hotel Letterhead (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone no Email. Id, Hotel stamp and signature) as per ticket dates to be faxed to Embassy in Delhi and 1 copy to us.
7. Travel Insurance.
8. Original updated bank statement for last 3 months with bank name, address, code, seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank.[This is mandatory for all applicants and is also must for spouses too, in case spouse is House wife then husband to notify the reason for not showing the Bank Statement of wife in his Covering Letter addressed to the Embassy].
     a) In case the applicant holds more than one bank account, it is mandatory to provide the bank statement of all his/her bank accounts. If the applicant has only one bank account, he/she needs to mention this in the covering letter and provide the bank statement of his/her account.
9. Income Tax Return for Last 3 years.[This is mandatory for all applicants and is also must for spouses too, in case spouse is House wife then husband to notify the reason for not showing the IT Returns of wife in his Covering Letter addressed to the Embassy].
10. Occupation proof
     a) In case of Employee -Proof of employment(employment certificate/NOC)and Pay slip of last 3 months.
     b) In case applicant is the proprietor / owner of the company-,Cover letter on companies letter head ,company’s Original 3 month’s bank statement (with bank seal and signature), proof of paid income tax (for 3 years), company memo, partnership deal, establishment license or proprietorship etc are required.
     c) For student- leave letter / report card issued from School and ID is required.
     d) If the applicant is sponsored – proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen State concerned (seethe website of the Member State of destination)
     e) If the applicant is retired- Proof of retirement, pension statements for the last three months; – proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.
11. If applicant is travelling for honeymoon then Marriage certificate or Marriage Card and Engagement /Marriage photographs are required.
12. If minor is accompanied by one parent/travelling alone shall provide a NOTARIZED NOC from other/both parents with their passport copy.

In Case of Sponsor Inviting the applicant : 
1. Assumption of Responsibility Form Filled By Sponsor and notarized in Cyprus To Be Faxed In Embassy Must. 
2. Invitation Letter from host in Cyprus, in case of visit to Family and Friends.
3. Bank guarantee Letter from Sponsors Bank in Cyprus attested from Immigration Dept in Cyprus to us and Embassy.
Please Note:

The bank statement should not be more than 4 days old from the date of submission of the application.
As per Republic of Cyprus, “ercan” (TYMBOU) is an illegally operating airport, situated in the occupied part of the Republic of Cyprus. The airport is non-existent under international law and practice and its potential use amounts to an illegal entry and exit from the Republic of Cyprus. Hence it is advised not to prepare an itinerary showing the aforesaid airport as ENTRY or EXIT port. The designated international airports of Cyprus are – Larnaca, Paphos and Nicosia airports.