Travel advisory · CyprusSome governments advise against travel to parts of Cyprus.The warnings cover only these areas: Green Line buffer zone.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Green Line buffer zone · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against travel to the country; general precautions only | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions | Jun 1, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Take normal security precautions | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No advice against the whole country | Oct 15, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (level 2 of 4) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | Normal Precautions | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Cyprus
Go to Cyprus for Roman-era mosaics in Paphos, painted Byzantine churches in the Troodos villages and swimming on the south coast. The island is divided, so check the crossing rules before you plan a route.
Cyprus is an island in the eastern Mediterranean, south of Turkey. It is an EU member but sits outside the Schengen area, so your passport is checked on arrival and departure. The island has been divided since 1974. The Republic of Cyprus controls the south, Turkish Cypriot authorities run the north, and Nicosia, the capital, is split by the Green Line. You can cross only at designated points, where you show your passport.
Most trips center on three areas: the mosaics of the Paphos Archaeological Park on the west coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Troodos Mountains, with villages and Byzantine painted churches; and the beaches around Limassol and the coast near Petra tou Romiou. Spring and autumn suit walking and sightseeing. Summer is hot and dry, which suits sea swimming. A week covers one part of the island well. Two weeks lets you split the south coast from the mountains. Traffic drives on the left.
Five things to know before Cyprus
- Check the entry rule for your passport
The UK, Canadian and Australian governments say no visa is needed for up to 90 days, and Cyprus lists US passports as visa-exempt. EU citizens can enter with a photo ID card. Schengen days are counted separately. Visa checker
- Arrive through the south, not through Ercan
UK advice says entering the Republic of Cyprus through the north, such as via Ercan Airport, is treated as illegal entry. You could be fined, refused entry or exit, or stopped from crossing back, so fly into Larnaca or Paphos.
- Cross the Green Line only at official points
Only pedestrians can use Ledra Palace and Ledra Street in Nicosia. UK advice says hire cars from the south often have no insurance cover in the north, and some crossings sell the cover. Time in the north counts toward your 90 days.
- Pick Limassol or Paphos as the first base
Limassol is the larger seaside city with Kourion and the wine villages within reach. Paphos is quieter and built around its mosaics and harbor. The comparison page sets out who should choose which. Limassol or Paphos
- Drive on the left and never hand over your passport
Traffic keeps to the left, and UK advice calls driving standards poor. It also says rental firms that ask for your passport as a deposit are acting illegally, and moped hire often carries only third-party cover. Car hire cover abroad
Cyprus travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Old Town, seafront, Kourion and wine villages.
Read the guidePaphosUNESCO mosaics, the harbor and Aphrodite's coast.
Read the guideVisa checkerEntry rules by passport, checked against official pages.
Read the guideVisas and entryHow entry rules work and why Cyprus is outside Schengen.
Read the guideThe 90/180 ruleWhy Cyprus days do not count toward Schengen.
Read the guideGetting aroundDriving on the left, buses and the crossings.
Read the guideCar hire cover abroadWhat rental insurance does and does not cover.
Read the guideDriving permit rulesWhen a license needs an IDP.
Read the guide
Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.
- Bed a night
- €25
- Food
- €20
- Transport
- €5
- Sights
- Free
A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.
- Bed a night
- €70
- Food
- €45
- Transport
- €20
- Sights
- €10
A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
- Bed a night
- €120
- Food
- €90
- Transport
- €60
- Sights
- €50
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh15°Low8°Mild, greenJanuaryPartly cloudy
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 50 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, green
- FebruaryPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh16°Low8°Almond blossomFebruaryPartly cloudy
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Almond blossom
- MarchClear6 rainy daysHigh19°Low10°WildflowersMarchClear
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wildflowers
- AprilClear6 rainy daysHigh24°Low13°Warm, wildflowersAprilClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, wildflowers
- MayClear5 rainy daysHigh29°Low18°Sea warmingMayClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Sea warming
- JuneClear3 rainy daysHigh33°Low22°Beach seasonJuneClear
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Beach season
- JulyClear1 rainy dayHigh37°Low25°HotJulyClear
- High
- 37°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- AugustClear2 rainy daysHigh36°Low25°HottestAugustClear
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest
- SeptemberClear2 rainy daysHigh33°Low22°Warm seaSeptemberClear
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear3 rainy daysHigh28°Low19°Warm, quieterOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 17 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quieter
- NovemberClear6 rainy daysHigh22°Low15°MildNovemberClear
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 30 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- DecemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Mild, rainyDecemberPartly cloudy
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, rainy
Average daily high and low in Paphos, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Cyprus
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
18
- Feels like
- 20°
- Humidity
- 84%
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Cyprus
10:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today22°14°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue23°13°58%Tuesday: Rain. High 23°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 58%.
- Wed22°12°13%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Thu22°12°14%Thursday: Fog. High 22°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 14%.
- Fri18°12°17%Friday: Rain. High 18°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Sat17°10°4%Saturday: Clear. High 17°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Sun17°9°0%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 17°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 06:29 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Cyprus FAQ
Is Cyprus in Schengen?
No. Cyprus is in the EU but outside Schengen, and UK advice says the EES does not apply there. Days spent in Cyprus do not count toward your Schengen 90, and Schengen days do not count toward Cyprus.
Do I need a visa for Cyprus?
UK, Canadian and Australian governments say a tourist visa is not needed for up to 90 days. Cyprus lists US passports as visa-exempt and lets EU citizens in with a photo ID card. Check your passport in the visa checker.
Can I visit Northern Cyprus from the south?
Yes, through the official crossing points, with your passport. Ledra Palace and Ledra Street are pedestrian only. Hire cars from the south often lack insurance for the north, and time in the north counts toward your 90 days.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Cyprus?
The left, as in the UK. UK advice says a UK photocard license is valid, and that driving standards are poor.
Should I base myself in Limassol or Paphos?
Limassol suits a livelier city stay with day trips to Kourion and the wine villages. Paphos suits mosaics, a quieter harbor and Aphrodite's coast. The comparison page sets out who should pick which.