Do I need a visa to go to Cyprus?

(1) Individual application process for visa to Cyprus*** and the country:

The first step is to log in to the embassy website and download the corresponding visa application form and the corresponding template form text Documents;

Documents required for Cyprus *** and visa:

Business visit

1. Visa application form

2 .A recent 2-inch photo with a white background

3. The validity period of the applicant’s passport must exceed the validity period of the visa applied for by at least three months. At the same time, provide copies of the first page, last page of the passport, all used visa pages and stamp pages (if the visa applicant holds an old passport, the original of the old passport must also be provided);

4. Identity The original, copy and English translation of the residence certificate

5. The original, copy and English translation of the household registration book; if the place of residence is inconsistent with the place of residence, the original, copy and English translation of the residence certificate must be provided ;

6. Air ticket order and itinerary (round-trip air ticket order indicating the exact date of entry and exit);

7. Confirmation letter of payment for accommodation issued by the hotel or other Proof of accommodation;

8. Formal invitation letter issued by the Cypriot inviting company (including: address, phone number, fax number of the Cypriot company, name, position, signature or seal of the Cypriot citizen who signed the invitation letter , estimated length of stay, reason for visiting Cyprus and visit schedule); the inviting company of Cyprus also needs to fill in the "Letter of Responsibility Guarantee" and fax it to the embassy; the invitation letter and the letter of liability guarantee must be signed by the Cyprus company's certification official in Cyprus .

9. Proof of employment, provided by the applicant’s work unit in the recent past (within one month). The employment certificate must indicate the applicant's purpose of travel, position, salary, whether the applicant has obtained leave permission from the work unit, the length of the leave, and confirm that the applicant will return to the original unit to continue working after the trip;

10. Copy of business license. The applicant must also submit a copy of the company's business license, a copy of the organization code certificate and an English translation.

11. If the applicant is a current student, he/she must provide the original certificate issued by the school or higher education institution including the applicant’s attendance rate, academic duration and other information, as well as the original and copy of the student ID card.

12. Proof of funds, provide bank account statements for the past three to six months (bank deposit certificates are not considered valid proof of funds). If the travel and accommodation expenses for the business visit are paid by the company where you work, you need to provide the company's account statement; if the expenses for the business visit are paid by the applicant himself, you need to provide the applicant's own bank account statement.

13. If the applicant goes to Cyprus for investment purposes, he must provide proof of sufficient financial strength.

14. Entry permit. Applicants who are invited by a Cyprus company to go to Cyprus for equipment installation, repair, commissioning, maintenance, or training in Cyprus must hold an entry permit issued by the Cyprus Ministry of Interior before they can enter Cyprus. The entry permit must be applied by the Serbian company to the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Interior of Serbia and issued by the Immigration Bureau.

Visit visa

1. Visa application form.

2. A recent 2-inch photo with a white background.

3. The validity period of the passport held by the applicant must exceed the validity period of the visa applied for by at least three months. At the same time, provide copies of the first page, last page of the passport, all used visa pages and stamp pages (if the visa applicant holds an old passport, the original of the old passport must also be provided).

4. Original, photocopy and English translation of ID card.

5. The original, copy and English translation of the household registration book; if the place of residence is inconsistent with the place of household registration, the original, photocopy and English translation of the residence certificate must be provided.

6. Round-trip air ticket order and itinerary indicating the exact date of entry and exit.

7. Confirmation letter or other proof of accommodation issued by the hotel that the accommodation fee has been paid.

8. An invitation letter indicating the address, phone number and occupation of the relatives/friends invited by the Serbian side, and also providing a copy of the passport/identity certificate of the relatives/friends from the Serbian side (relatives/friends from the Serbian side must send The invitation letter should be faxed directly to the embassy).

9. Letter of guarantee. The inviting party needs to fill in the "Letter of Responsibility Guarantee".

10. The applicant is invited by a Cypriot citizen or a person holding legal right of residence in Cyprus. The inviting party must provide the embassy with his/her passport/identity certificate, legal residence permit and foreigner’s residence certificate in Cyprus.

11. The embassy may require a bank guarantee issued in the inviting party’s account in the amount of 855 euros and valid for six months. The bank guarantee must be certified by the Serbian immigration official.

12. Notarization and certification of kinship relations.

13. Proof of employment, issued recently (within one month) by the applicant’s workplace. The employment certificate must indicate the applicant's travel purpose, position, salary, whether the applicant has obtained leave permission from the work unit, the length of the leave, and confirm that the applicant will return to the original unit to continue working after the trip; submit to the company where the applicant works A copy and English translation of the business license or organization code certificate. In some cases, the embassy may also ask the applicant to provide the bank account information of the company where he/she works.

14. Retired persons: real estate certificate or other regular income certificate

15. Persons without fixed employment:

Married persons: issued by the employer where their spouse works Proof of employment and income, and a notarized marriage certificate certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.

Single/divorced/widowed: Any proof of regular income.

Students: The original certificate of attendance and the original and copy of the student ID card issued by the school or higher education institution including the applicant’s attendance rate, academic duration and other information.

16. The applicant’s own bank account statement for the previous three months to prove that he has sufficient financial ability to pay for the expenses during his stay in Cyprus (the credit card must be matched with the corresponding bank statement and Recent relevant documents that can prove the credit card limit). Bank certificates of deposit are not considered valid proof of funds.

Tourist visa

1. Visa application form.

2. A recent 2-inch photo with a white background.

3. The validity period of the passport held by the applicant must exceed the validity period of the visa applied for by at least three months. At the same time, provide copies of the first page, last page of the passport, all used visa pages and stamp pages (if the visa applicant holds an old passport, the original of the old passport must also be provided).

4. Original, photocopy and English translation of ID card.

5. The original, copy and English translation of the household registration book; if the place of residence is inconsistent with the place of household registration, the original, photocopy and English translation of the residence certificate must be provided.

6. Air ticket order and itinerary (round-trip air ticket order indicating the exact date of entry and exit).

7. Confirmation letter or other proof of accommodation issued by the hotel that the accommodation fee has been paid.

8. Travel plan: transportation reservations, schedules and other relevant information that can clearly prove the travel plan.

9. Employment certificate: Employment certificate issued recently (within one month) by the applicant’s workplace. The employment certificate must indicate the applicant's purpose of travel, position, salary, leave permission issued by the work unit, the length of the leave, and confirm that the applicant will return to the original unit to continue working after the trip;

10. Submit a copy and English translation of your company’s business license, organization code certificate. In some cases, the embassy may also ask the applicant to provide the bank account information of the company where he/she works.

11. Retired persons: real estate certificate or other regular income certificate

12. Persons without fixed employment:

Married persons: issued by the employer where their spouse works Proof of employment and income, and certified.

Single/divorced/widowed: Any proof of regular income.

Students: The original certificate of attendance and the original student ID card issued by the school or higher education institution, including the applicant’s attendance rate, academic duration and other information, and their copies.

13. Proof of funds: Provide the statement of your bank account for the previous three months to prove that you have sufficient financial strength to pay for the expenses during your stay (credit card). Provide bank statement statements and recent relevant documents that can prove the credit card limit. Bank certificates of deposit are not considered valid proof of funds.

Activity Visa

1. Visa application form.

2. A recent 2-inch photo with a white background.

3. The validity period of the passport held by the applicant must exceed the validity period of the visa applied for by at least three months. At the same time, provide copies of the first page, last page of the passport, all used visa pages and stamp pages (if the visa applicant holds an old passport, the original of the old passport must also be provided).

4. Original, photocopy and English translation of ID card.

5. The original, copy and English translation of the household registration book; if the place of residence is inconsistent with the place of household registration, the original, photocopy and English translation of the residence certificate must be provided.

6. Air ticket order and itinerary (round-trip air ticket order indicating the exact date of entry and exit).

7. Confirmation letter or other proof of accommodation issued by the hotel that the accommodation fee has been paid.

8. Formal invitation letter issued by the organizer of the event in Serbia (must be on headed paper, including: the applicant’s purpose of travel, length of stay in Serbia, detailed conference affairs and schedule, and the applicant’s needs for the trip The payer of the fees and the place of accommodation during the stay in Cyprus).

9. Original certified letter with official seal issued by a Chinese academic/cultural/sports institution including the name of the organization, detailed address, contact information, name and position of the signatory (the certification letter must be written in English or Chinese original plus English translation).

10. Current students who want to go to Serbia to participate in academic activities must provide the original certificate of enrollment issued by the school or higher education institution containing the applicant’s attendance rate, academic duration and other information, as well as the original and copy of the student ID card in English Translation [2]

The second step is to prepare materials.

Step 3. Bring the visa application form and materials to the embassy or consulate for visa procedures.

The fourth step is to wait for visa application or supplementary materials.

Step 5: The applicant receives the visa and promptly and carefully checks whether all the information on the visa is correct, especially whether the start and end time of the visa validity period and the number of days of stay are consistent with the application, and the personal information on the visa If the name is spelled correctly, if you find any errors, you should contact the Serbian Embassy in China in time.

(2) Cyprus*** and country visa processing time:

Generally, the normal review time for Cyprus visa application is at least 8 working days, usually more than 10 working days There are also situations. It is recommended to arrange your travel time reasonably and allow at least 1 month for visa application before departure.