Turkey visa for Cypriot passport holders

Yes, and it now has to be arranged before you travel. The Turkish foreign ministry requires holders of Republic of Cyprus passports, ordinary and official alike, to hold a visa, obtained through evisa.gov.tr or from a Turkish mission. It is not a visa-free entry, and since 2 January 2026 the visa can no longer be issued at the Turkish border, so arriving without one is no longer an option.

Quick facts

Travel authorisation

Visa required: Yes, e-Visa or mission visa
Where to get it: Online at evisa.gov.tr, or a Turkish mission
Visa at the border: No, terminated as of 2 January 2026
Applies to: Ordinary and official passport holders
Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in each 180
Covers: Tourism or commerce only, not work or study

Entry requirements

A Republic of Cyprus passport, and a Türkiye visa arranged before departure. The Turkish foreign ministry requires both ordinary and official passport holders to hold a visa.
A visa from one of two routes: an e-Visa via evisa.gov.tr, or a visa from a mission of the Republic of Türkiye.
A stay within the 90-days-in-180 ceiling the ministry applies to every foreigner. Border-gate issuance is no longer available.

A visa in advance, no longer at the border

The Turkish foreign ministry lists the requirement for Republic of Cyprus passports under the heading it uses, the Greek Cypriot Administration, and the rule is that ordinary and official passport holders alike are required to have a visa to enter Türkiye. Both may obtain it through evisa.gov.tr or from missions of the Republic of Türkiye.

What changed recently is where the visa can be got. The ministry states that visa issuance at the Turkish border gates for all persons holding Greek Cypriot passports was terminated as of 2 January 2026. A traveller who once counted on sorting entry out on arrival now has to hold the visa before boarding, because there is no longer a border option to fall back on.

The permitted stay comes from the ministry’s general rule rather than the entry itself: no more than 90 days within each 180-day period, binding on all foreigners. The e-Visa or mission visa is the authorisation to travel; the 90-day ceiling is the limit on time in the country.

Good to know

The end of border-gate issuance is the change that matters most, because it removes the safety net. Until recently a Cypriot passport holder who arrived without a visa could be issued one at the gate; the ministry states that option was terminated as of 2 January 2026. The practical effect is simple and strict: no advance visa, no boarding, since the airline checks for it and there is no longer anything to buy on arrival in Türkiye.
The requirement covers both ordinary and official passports, which is not the usual pattern. On many of the ministry’s entries an official or diplomatic passport is exempt while the ordinary one is not; for Republic of Cyprus passports the ministry requires a visa of both. So a service or official passport is not a way around the rule here, and every traveller on a Cyprus document arranges a visa the same way.
There are two official routes and it is worth picking the right one before you start. The e-Visa on evisa.gov.tr is the quick online option for a straightforward visit, while a mission of the Republic of Türkiye issues visas for cases the online system does not cover. Either way, use only the official channels: the resale sites that surround any e-Visa scheme charge more for the same authorisation and add nothing.
The visa is for tourism or commerce, and work or study is a different application. The ministry issues these visas for visits and business and routes employment and study through its missions, so the purpose of the trip, not its length, decides whether the e-Visa is the right document. A Cyprus passport holder travelling to work or study starts with a Turkish mission instead.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

Yes. The Turkish foreign ministry requires holders of Republic of Cyprus passports, ordinary and official, to hold a visa, obtained via evisa.gov.tr or from a Turkish mission.

Can a Cypriot get a Türkiye visa at the border?

No. The ministry states that visa issuance at the Turkish border gates for holders of Greek Cypriot passports was terminated as of 2 January 2026. The visa must be arranged before travel.

Where do Cypriots get the Türkiye visa?

Online at evisa.gov.tr, or from a mission of the Republic of Türkiye. Avoid third-party resale sites, which charge more for the same authorisation.

Are official Cypriot passports exempt?

No. The ministry requires a visa of both ordinary and official passport holders, unlike many other entries where official passports are exempt.

How long can a Cypriot stay in Türkiye?

Up to 90 days within each 180-day period, the ceiling the ministry applies to all foreigners.

Is Türkiye visa-free for Cyprus?

No. Republic of Cyprus passport holders need a visa in advance, and the option to obtain one at the Turkish border ended on 2 January 2026.

Related pages

Other passports for Turkey

Sources

Every fact on this page was checked against the official sources below on 4 September 2026.

Republic of Türkiye, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "Visa Information For Foreigners", entry listed under Greek Cypriot Administration: "Ordinary and official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye. Both official and ordinary passport holders may obtain their visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr or from missions of the Republic of Türkiye. Visa issuance at the Turkish border gates for all persons holding Greek Cypriot passports will be terminated as of 2 January 2026." Read 2026-09-04. https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa
Same page, general guidance: the length of stay provided by a visa or a visa exemption cannot exceed 90 days within each 180-day period, binding on all foreigners; e-Visa covers tourism or commerce, while work and study are handled by Turkish missions. Read 2026-09-04.

Entry rules change without notice and the official source is always the authority. Confirm with the embassy or immigration portal before you book.

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