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Cyprus Visa for Afghanistan Citizens 2026

Visa Required

Afghan citizens need a Cyprus short-stay visa (Type C) — apply online at https://www.cyprusvisa.eu/; visa fee from EUR 60; standard processing 7–15 days.

Guide last updated September 5, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport validity: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure date and have at least two blank visa pages.\n- Specific forms: Cyprus Short-Stay Visa Application Form is available on https://www.cyprusvisa.eu/; complete online and print the confirmation page.\n- Financial proof: Bank statements for the last 3 months showing funds to cover your stay; the recommended minimum is 50 EUR per day of stay (e.g., 10 days ≈ 500 EUR).\n- Accommodation and return ticket: Confirmed hotel booking or host invitation letter; round-trip return flight required.\n- Photo spec: Two recent passport-style photos (35 x 45 mm) with a white background; head centered; no retouching.\n- Biometrics: Yes; you will need to submit biometrics at a Cyprus visa application center or embassy; an appointment is required.\n- Travel health insurance: Travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR for medical emergencies, valid for all periods of stay in Cyprus.

Visa types

  • Short-Stay Tourist Visa (Type C): Official name: Short-Stay Visa for Cyprus (Tourist). Validity: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Max stay: 90 days total. Entry: Single or multiple (depends on grant). Approximate fee: EUR 60 (rough USD 65–70).\n- Short-Stay Business Visa (Type C): Official name: Short-Stay Visa for Cyprus (Business). Same validity and stay limits as Tourist visa; Entry: Single or multiple; Approx fee: EUR 60.\n- Long-Stay Student Visa (Type D): Official name: Long-Stay Visa for Studies (Student). Validity: Duration of study plus 60 days. Max stay: typically up to 1 academic year per grant, renewable. Approx fee: EUR 180.\n- Long-Stay Work Visa (Type D): Official name: Long-Stay Visa for Employment (Work). Validity: Duration of employment contract plus 60 days. Entry: Multiple. Approx fee: EUR 180.\n- Medical treatment visa (Type C): Official name: Short-Stay Visa for Medical Treatment. Validity: Up to 90 days. Entry: Single or multiple. Approx fee: EUR 60.

How to apply

  • Sticker visa\n- Apply via the official Cyprus visa portal: https://www.cyprusvisa.eu/\n- Steps: 1) Create an account on the portal; 2) Complete the application form with personal and travel details; 3) Upload required documents as listed on the site; 4) Pay the visa fee (EUR 60) and any center service charges; 5) Schedule and attend a visa center/embassy appointment for document submission and biometrics if required; 6) Submit biometrics and wait for the decision; 7) If approved, collect your passport with the visa sticker or receive the visa grant notice by email and print if needed.\n- Fee (local + USD): EUR 60 plus any applicable service charges; approximate USD equivalent: 65–70 USD.\n- Processing time: 7–15 working days; Express/priority processing may be available at additional cost (e.g., 3–5 working days).\n- How approval arrives: You will receive a visa grant notice by email; at the embassy or VAC, the visa sticker will be affixed to your passport, or you will receive electronic visa confirmation if issued as e-visa.

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: EUR 60; approx USD 65–70.\nVAC/VFS service fee: Not publicly fixed; if your center charges, it will be shown during booking; Cyprus portal indicates any center charges.\nTotal cost estimate: About EUR 60–100 depending on center charges and selected processing speed; approx USD 65–110.\nStandard processing time: 7–15 working days.\nExpress/priority option: Available at additional cost where offered; typical turnaround 3–5 working days.

Tips for Afghanistan travelers

  • How far in advance to apply: Start the process at least 4–8 weeks before your planned travel date to account for appointment availability and processing times.\nCommon rejection reasons for Afghanistan applicants specifically: Incomplete documents or missing required documents; insufficient evidence of funds; lack of clear purpose or itinerary; weak ties to home country; passport validity issues; inadequate travel insurance; discrepancies between documents and stated travel purpose.\nVFS/BLS vs direct embassy application: Some applicants may use the Cyprus visa portal and then attend the embassy/consulate or center for biometrics; verify which option is available in your country; ensure you book biometrics appointments if required.\nTravel advisories or bilateral notes: Check your government travel advisory and Cyprus MFA site for current restrictions or notes; EU visa policies can change; ensure you meet current requirements.\nExtension options inside Cyprus: Short-stay visa extensions are not commonly granted; to stay longer, you must apply for a relevant long-stay permit (study or work) or exit and re-enter with a new visa application; long-stay extension requires approval from the Civil Registry and Migration Department.

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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