Cyprus visa for Russian citizens

Cypriot citizens planning a trip to Russia can obtain an e-visa, which permits a maximum stay of 30 days. Four distinct visa types are available—tourist, business, transit, and other—offering flexibility for your travel purpose. Given current airspace restrictions impacting direct flights from the EU, travelers from Cyprus should anticipate connecting through non-EU hubs like Istanbul, significantly lengthening what was once a straightforward four-hour journey. While the Cyrillic alphabet might initially seem daunting, major cities generally offer English language support in tourist areas, helping ease navigation for visitors from the Eastern Mediterranean.

Visa required90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Required

Visa options

TransitAirport Transit Visa (Category A)
$98
TouristShort-Stay Visa (Category C - 1 entry)
90d$98
TouristShort-Stay Visa (Category C - 2 entries)
90d$98double-entry
BusinessCommon Visa (Category C - MEV Multiple Entry)
90d$98multiple-entry
TransitVisa Issued at Borders (Category C - LTV)
15d$98
TouristGroup Visa (Short-Stay)
30dvalid 1mo
WorkLong-Term Entry Permit for Work
StudentLong-Term Entry Permit for Studies
StudentStudent Mobility Entry
360dvalid 12mo
FamilyFamily Reunification Entry Permit (for Family Members of Third-Country Nationals)
FamilyEntry Permit for Family Members of EU Citizens
BusinessShort-Stay Visa (Multiple Entry, 1 Year)
90d$98multiple-entryvalid 1y
TransitTransit Visa (up to 5 days)
5d

90 days within any 180-day period for valid Schengen visa holders.

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