Cyprus Visa from Dubai for UAE Residents

Cyprus visa from Dubai: how UAE residents apply

UAE residents apply for a Cyprus visa in the UAE, not in Cyprus. All applicants apply in person at VFS Global — Wafi Mall, Dubai, or the World Trade Centre Mall, Abu Dhabi (book on visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/cyp). Applications are on paper; there is no online submission. Syrian and Turkish nationals apply in person at the Embassy of Cyprus in Abu Dhabi (Tuesday and Wednesday, 09:00–12:00, no appointment).

The decision is made by the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Abu Dhabi. Fee: EUR 90 for adults, EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12, free under 6 (EUR 35 for visa-facilitation nationalities), plus the VFS service fee of AED 29. Processing: The Embassy in Abu Dhabi decides within 18 to 20 working days, extendable to 45; book flights at least 18 to 20 working days after submission. Apply between 6 months and 15 days before travel.

Cyprus is not yet a full Schengen member: as of 1 October 2026 the EU has not lifted internal border controls with Cyprus, so a Cyprus visa is valid only for Cyprus. However, holders of a valid two-entry or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a Schengen national visa or residence permit, may enter Cyprus without a Cyprus visa for up to 90 days in any 180, provided it is valid for the whole stay. A single-entry Schengen visa does not count, and the rule does not apply to Turkish or Azerbaijani citizens.

Our Cyprus service (AED 799) completes the forms, books the VFS appointment at the right centre for your emirate, checks every document against the Embassy's 2026 checklist and prepares the itinerary, hotel and flight reservations and EUR 30,000 insurance.

• Forms completed — including any mandatory online form, printed with matching dates and travel details.
• Appointment booked at the right centre — the earliest slot that fits your dates, at the provider Cyprus actually uses.
• Document check against the Cypriot checklist — bank statements, employment proof, residence validity and photos reviewed before the appointment.
• Supporting documents prepared — cover letter, day-by-day itinerary, hotel and flight reservations, EUR 30,000 insurance.
• Tracked until collection — we follow the file and tell you the moment the passport is back.

• Where to apply: All applicants apply in person at VFS Global — Wafi Mall, Dubai, or the World Trade Centre Mall, Abu Dhabi (book on visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/cyp). Applications are on paper; there is no online submission. Syrian and Turkish nationals apply in person at the Embassy of Cyprus in Abu Dhabi (Tuesday and Wednesday, 09:00–12:00, no appointment).
• Who decides: the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Abu Dhabi.
• Schengen: Cyprus is not yet a full Schengen member: as of 1 October 2026 the EU has not lifted internal border controls with Cyprus, so a Cyprus visa is valid only for Cyprus. However, holders of a valid two-entry or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a Schengen national visa or residence permit, may enter Cyprus without a Cyprus visa for up to 90 days in any 180, provided it is valid for the whole stay. A single-entry Schengen visa does not count, and the rule does not apply to Turkish or Azerbaijani citizens.
• Fee: EUR 90 for adults, EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12, free under 6 (EUR 35 for visa-facilitation nationalities), plus the VFS service fee of AED 29.
• Processing: The Embassy in Abu Dhabi decides within 18 to 20 working days, extendable to 45; book flights at least 18 to 20 working days after submission. Apply between 6 months and 15 days before travel.
• Passport and residence: passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry, with 2 blank pages; at least 3 months of UAE residence, with the residence visa valid 3 months past arrival.
• Emirati citizens do not need a visa for Cyprus for stays up to 90 days.
• Enter only through Larnaca or Paphos airports or the ports of Larnaca, Limassol, Latsi and Paphos. The Republic of Cyprus treats entry through airports or ports in the north as illegal.
• Decisions rest solely with the Cypriot authorities. Rules and fees change; we re-confirm against the official pages (gov.cy (Embassy of Cyprus in Abu Dhabi + MFA visa pages) + VFS Global Cyprus UAE) before you pay.

• Application form, completed and signed.
• Two recent photographs, 3.5 × 4.5 cm.
• Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry, with 2 blank pages, plus a copy of the data page and previous visas.
• UAE residence visa (at least 3 months of residence, valid 3 months past arrival) and Emirates ID copy.
• NOC or salary certificate addressed to the Embassy of Cyprus, less than 1 month old. Business owners: trade licence.
• Personal bank statements for the last 3 months; the Embassy may ask for a bank guarantee in some cases.
• Flight reservation (not a purchased ticket) and hotel booking.
• Travel medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 cover, valid in Cyprus for the full trip.
• For minors: birth certificate and a signed consent letter from the parent(s) not travelling.

• Application form completed and printed (including any mandatory online form)
• Appointment confirmation at the correct centre for your emirate
• Personalised document checklist for your case
• Cover letter and day-by-day itinerary
• Hotel reservation and return flight reservation
• Schengen travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000), usable for the trip