2022-2023 Cyprus Country Report

CYPRUSCOUNTRY REPORT 2022
CRIME
Cyprus is the 5th safest country in the world, according to recent statistics, and one
of the safest countries in the EU. It is safe to walk around all towns and villages
whether day or night. Few locations in the world can offer the same level of security
and stability that Cyprus does.
VISAS & EMBASSIES
As a member of the EU, under community
laws EU nationals have the
right to enter the country with an identity
card or valid passport and to seek
work. For non-EU nationals, employment
permits have to be obtained before
entering Cyprus. The nationals of many
non-EU countries do not require a visa
to enter Cyprus for a stay not exceeding
three months. Details of visa-exempt
countries and visa application procedures
are available on the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs website.
www.mfa.gov.cy
VISITING THE OCCUPIED AREA
F
ollowing the Turkish occupation of the north of the island in 1974, the island has
been divided. In 2003 checkpoints opened for the first time allowing both sides to
cross over with a passport or valid ID. It is perfectly safe to visit and explore the area. If
travelling by car, insurance has to be purchased at the checkpoint. Various policies are
available covering vehicles from three days to a full year. Cigarettes and alcohol cannot
be taken from the north to the Republic of Cyprus and there are restrictions on certain
foodstuffs, such as meat and dairy produce. There is a maximum limit of €260 of goods
per person allowed to be brought across the UN-controlled buffer zone.
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