Basic Travel Requirements for Congoleses visiting
Cyprus
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Cypriot Visa.
- A passport valid for three months from the date of entry and duration of stay.
- Two identical photo passports (40mmx50mm).
- A duly completed visa application form.
- A letter from the applicant stating the reasons for visiting Cyprus.
- A copy of the hotel reservation confirming the applicant’s accommodation.
- A letter of invitation which contains the host’s contact information.
- An official letter from the applicant’s employer to confirm their employment status.
- Proof of applicant’s wages or salaries.
- Copies of the applicant’s bank statement from the past three months.
- A copy of all-risk medical policy coverage.
Cyprus Visa for Congoleses
Facts about Cyprus
Cyprus is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean. Cyprus is known for its beaches, mountains, ski resorts and national parks. Activities like hiking and mountain biking are the most popular activities tourists engage in while in the country. The country is also known for its wine cultivation which has been done since the Bronze age. You can try out a variety of wines while in the country.
Tourism in Cyprus plays a vital role in the country’s economy. About 4 million foreign tourists visit Cyprus yearly which makes it the 40th most visited country in the world.
Foreigners in Cyprus should beware of taking photographs in sensitive places like military buildings and also some government buildings.
Types of Cyprus Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Medical visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 10 working days | 3 years |
| Tourist visa | 10 – 15 days | 90 day |
| Transit visa | 10 days | 5 days |
| Work visa | 10 days | 3 – 5 years |
General Requirements for Cyprus Visa
- A passport valid for three months from the date of entry and duration of stay.
- Two identical photo passports (40mmx50mm).
- A duly completed visa application form.
- A letter from the applicant stating the reasons for visiting Cyprus.
- A copy of the hotel reservation confirming the applicant’s accommodation.
- A letter of invitation which contains the host’s contact information.
- An official letter from the applicant’s employer to confirm their employment status.
- Proof of applicant’s wages or salaries.
- Copies of the applicant’s bank statement from the past three months.
- A copy of all-risk medical policy coverage.
Cyprus Medical Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This medical visa allows its holders to gain entry into Cyprus for medical purposes.
- The applicant is to present a medical report issued by a reputable Congolese hospital stating the type of ailment and the reason it is best treated in Cyprus.
- A document confirming the treatment appointment by the medical institution in Cyprus and the duration of the treatment is to be provided.
- Certificate of employment from your employer in Congo including information on leave of absence is to be submitted at the Cypriot Embassy.
- The applicant is expected to provide proof of his/her financial ability to cover the medical expenses during their treatment and for their duration of stay.
- If a minor is traveling under this type of visa, a document that shows the parents’ consent is to be submitted.
- Holders of a Cypriot medical visa are not allowed to work while in the country as they are only allowed to take medical treatment from a Cyprus hospital.
- Congolese in Cyprus with a medical visa are expected to leave the country after treatment has been completed.
- Holders are not allowed to take up permanent residence in the country.
- Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.
- Before you will be issued this visa, you must have a clean criminal record.
Cyprus Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Congolese students who wish to further their university or college degree are the eligible candidates for this visa.
- A letter of admission from the school in Cyprus is to be presented.
- The applicant is to provide an enrollment certificate which allows them to attend courses in Cyprus.
- Proof of payment of acceptance fees and school fees are also to be required.
- Students in possession of this type of visa are to have the relevant permit issued by the Civil Archive and Migration Department for the visa application process.
- The student visa is issued for a specific educational institution.
- If any holder of this visa decides to change an institution, they have to obtain a new residence permit.
- Congo citizens on this student visa are not permitted to work during their stay in Cyprus.
- Exceptions are made by the consulate for certain courses for which working permits may be issued to enable practical training during the summer holidays such as IT and Engineering courses.
- The Cyprus student visa is only issued to full-time students and a full-time student takes a minimum of 12 credits in a semester.
- Attendance of your courses/classes is compulsory as it concerns your program’s discipline of study approved by the ministry of education and culture.
- As an international student, you are allowed to invite your friends and relatives to Cyprus. However, it is only under the condition that you can secure a bank deposit of 300 Cyprus Pound for each invited person.
- The applicants are to provide certificates and transcripts from their previous schools.
- Non-Congolese are to submit a copy of their stay permit in Congo.
- This visa can be extended to cover the duration of your study in the country.
- If you are a minor, a letter of authorization signed by both your parents is required.
- The original copy of your birth certificate should be presented.
- Applicants of this visa are expected to present a proof of clean criminal record.
- Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.
Cyprus Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Cyprus tourist visa is for Congolese traveling to Cyprus for tourist reasons.
- This visa does not allow you to migrate to Cyprus.
- It is also known as a Short stay visa.
- Congolese who are traveling to Cyprus to visit family, relatives, and friends are also eligible for this visa.
- The holders of this visa can enter and exit Cyprus once or multiple times.
- The duration of your stay will not exceed 90 days in any half of the year from the date of the first visit.
- The tourist visa is extendable.
- For a visit to family and friends, a letter of invitation is required.
- The letter has to be duly signed and completed by the host and should include his/her contact details, house address, and occupation and it should also be signed by the Migration Department.
- A copy of hotel reservations confirmed by the hotel manager would be needed.
- An itinerary of travel arrangements showing the arrival date and intended duration of stay must be provided.
- The tickets should be purchased before the visa is issued.
- The visa for the return country should be valid for at least three months beyond the intended duration of stay.
- Visitors to Cyprus are to have original passports valid for at least three months beyond the period of validity of the visa issued(you will have to make photocopies of the passports too).
- A bank statement is necessary to prove that the applicant is financially capable of covering their expenses during their duration of stay in Cyprus.
- If a minor is to enter Cyprus unaccompanied, he/she is expected to provide a statement giving consent which must be duly signed by both parents, then signed by the mayor of their area.
- Passport photos of the minor and his/her parents are to be submitted.
- The processing time takes about 10 to 15 days.
- If an applicant wishes to travel with a pet, they are to send the pet’s medical statement, date and time of arrival, and airline company and flight number to the Veterinary service department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment of the Republic of Cyprus.
Cyprus Airport Transit Visa(ATV) Eligibility &
Requirements
- The airport transit visa(ATV) is for Congolese travelers who are making short stops in Cyprus.
- This visa allows its holders to alight from an airplane in a Cypriot airport and board another flight going to another destination.
- You are not to leave the airport transit area.
- You can be in the state for a maximum of 5 days.
- A copy of a flight ticket to the final destination country is to be submitted during the visa application.
- The visa of your destination country is to be also submitted.
- This visa is valid for 2 days.
- This visa may be issued for one transit, or exceptionally for several transits.
- You must leave Cyprus before the expiration of this visa.
- This visa can not be extended.
- You are not to use this visa for business, educational or tourist purposes.
- Only travelers with a clean criminal record will be issued this visa.
- Receipt of payment of visa application fee is required.
- Proof of incentive for returning to your country is also required.
Cyprus Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa may be issued for one transit, or exceptionally for several transits.
- The visa is valid for 5 days.
- You can enter into the country, i.e you are not restricted to just the airport transit area.
- Holders of this type of visa are not to study while they are in the country.
- There is a group transit visa which has a maximum validity of 30 days issued by the Cyprus embassy.
- The group visa is issued on conditions that members of the group enter the territory, stay, and leave as a group.
- The visa of your destination country is to be also submitted.
- Group visas are issued to groups of between 5 and 50 people.
- The person in charge of the group is to possess an individual passport.
- Proof that you have the incentive to return to your country after your visa has expired is to be provided.
- You are required to exit the country before the expiration of your visa.
- The transit visa is not to be extended.
Cyprus Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Cyprus work visa is for visa applicants who are traveling to Cyprus for employment reasons.
- This work visa allows for more than one entry and the multiple-entry visa is valid for a year.
- In some cases, it might be valid for more than one year but not more than five years for certain persons.
- You will require an entry and work permit.
- Application forms must be accompanied by the employment contract stamped by the Department of Labor of the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance.
- The application is to be forwarded to the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
- Applicants have to provide the embassy with evidence that they have been invited by a Cyprus company or are participating in any conference, seminars, or business events.
- Holders of this visa can undertake any form of employment during the duration of their stay.
- For visits less than 90 days, visitors can exceed the duration of their stay while still in Cyprus.
- Visitors who wants to stay in Cyprus for more than 90 days can extend their stay by applying for a work or a temporary residence permit depending on their reasons for extension it will be approved.
- This visa can be obtained from Cyprus Consulate after the applicant has received an invitation from a Cyprus corporate organization.
- The time frame for obtaining this visa depends on the embassy’s workload but it approximately takes 10 days.
- When visiting with this visa, an official letter would be required. The letter should be addressed to the Consulate of Cyprus and have proof of the applicant’s wage or salary.
- A photocopy of the tax declaration for the last three years will be required during the visa application process.
- If the applicant is self-employed, a letter from a solicitor, accountant, or bank manager should be provided to prove his/her financial status.
- The applicant is to provide a photocopy of their passport.
- The employment contract with a revenue stamp from the revenue stamp registrar is to be submitted.
- The applicant’s medical certificate is to be also submitted.
Cyprus Visa Fees
Medical visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
75.00 (EUR)
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Transit visa
Airport Transit Visa(ATV)
Transit visa
60.00 (EUR)
60.00 (EUR)
Work visa
60.00 (EUR)
Cyprus Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Congo
Congo has no Cyprus representation. Congolese applicants who wish to visit Cyprus should visit the nearest country with a Cypriot embassy