Enter Cyprus with Schengen residence permit

I am a Chinese Passport holder, living in China and have a valid Schengen residence permit. Last year, I entered Schengen areas with a valid Schengen visa. During my stay in Schengen areas, I was issued a ~2 years residence permit by one Schengen country. When I left Schengen areas, my Schengen Visa was still valid and I didn’t show the residence permit to the customs officer. Now the Schengen visa has expired.

Can I enter Cyprus with the residence permit/card directly? Or do I have to use the residence permit to enter one Schengen country then go to Cyprus?

Thank you guys.

Best Answer

Yes, you can enter Cyprus with your passport and valid EU common format residence permit issued by a Schengen member state.

Timatic, the database which airlines use to verify passenger travel documents, states in relevant part:

Cyprus (CY)

Passport required.

Document Validity:

Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 3 months beyond the period of intended stay.

Visa Exemptions:

Passengers with a residence permit issued by Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania or a Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 90 days. (SEE NOTE 66301)

This does not apply to nationals of Azerbaijan and Turkey.

NOTE 66301: The maximum stay is granted within 180 days.

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Can I travel to Cyprus with EU residence permit?

Third-country-nationals, who are holders of a Residence Permit issued by Germany (Aufenthaltstitel) or a member state of the European Union can travel to Cyprus without a visa, with their valid national passport and residence permit.

Do I need a visa to Cyprus if I have a Schengen visa?

No, if you already have a valid Schengen visa, you do not need a separate Cyprus visa. You can enter Cyprus with your Schengen visa, provided that the visa still has at least two entries left as well as sufficient remaining days.

Can I travel to other Schengen countries with residence permit?

A long stay visa or a residence permit issued by a Schengen State allows you to travel or stay in other Schengen States, while respecting the maximum duration of a \u201cshort stay\u201d (a stay of "90 days in any 180 day period").

Can I travel to Cyprus with Italian residence permit?

Holders of a residence permit, or certain other types of visa issued by a Schengen Area country, can also visit Cyprus without requiring an additional visa.

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