Greek visa for Cypriot citizens
A visa is NOT required for Cypriot passport holders visiting Greece for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Cypriot citizens to enter Greece for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Greece e-visa for Cypriot citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Greece visa on arrival for Cypriot citizens | Not Available | |
Greece tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Cypriot passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Greece.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Greece.
If you are looking for Greece visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Cyprus, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Greece nearest your place of residence.
- Nicosia: The Embassy of Greece in Nicosia, Cyprus (Working hours: Close now)
Greece visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Greece diplomatic mission offices to Cyprus for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Cyprus traveling to Greece from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Cyprus) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 841,050 | N/A |
| 2009 | 760,950 | -9.52% |
| 2010 | 760,950 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 841,050 | 10.53% |
| 2012 | 841,050 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 768,960 | -8.57% |
| 2014 | 833,040 | 8.33% |
| 2015 | 825,030 | -0.96% |
| 2016 | 784,980 | -4.85% |
| 2017 | 792,990 | 1.02% |
| 2018 | 809,010 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 801,000 | -0.99% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Greece & Cyprus comparison
Greece's area is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi), while the area of Cyprus is approximately 9,240 km2 (3,567 sq mi). This means Cyprus is 13.95 times smaller than Greece.
As of November 2025, Greece's population is ~10.2 million people - 8,921,473 more people than the population of Cyprus.
We have highlighted Greece & Cyprus’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Greece | Cyprus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,172,900 | 1,251,427 | 8.9 million more people live in Greece than Cyprus |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 135 | 8 | Greece has 127 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Cyprus. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 141 | 136 | Greece passport holders can visit 5 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 249 | 94 | Greek hosts 155 more foreign missions than Cyprus. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Cyprus travel to Greece in one year?
The number of visitors from Cyprus visiting Greece in 2019 was approximately 801,000.
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