Chinese Embassy in Cyprus

 From Oct. 15, 2024 to end of 2025, China implements a 15-day visa-free policy to Cyprus. Citizens of Cyprus holding ordinary passports can go to China for business, tourism, family visits and transit purposes without applying a visa.

Ambassador: Mr. Huang Xingyuan
Address: 30 Archimidous Street, 2411 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus (P.O.Box 24531, Nicosia, Cyprus)
Tel: +357-22-352182 (24-hour duty phone)
Fax: +357-22-353530
Email: chinaemb_cy@outlook.com
 

Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Cyprus

Tel: +357-22-352183,  15:00 - 18:00 from Mon - Friday except holidays
Email: nicosia@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office hours: 09:00 - 12:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
 

General Instructions on Application

Requirements for Tourist Visa

1. The original passport valid for more than 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages;
2. Visa Application Form;
3. One recent passport photo attached to the application form;
4. Return air ticket;
5. Hotel reservations;
6. International travel insurance that will cover your stay there;

For non-Cypriot applicants, they shall provide their residence permit or work permit in Cyprus besides of the above documents. 
Also, aplicantions are reviewed on case-by-case basis, so more supporting documents might be needed and applicants might also be called for an interview if necessary.

Notice about Visa Application Procedure:
1. Mailed in applications are not acceptable.
2. Cypriot applicants and non-cypriot applicants with resident permit can either come to the Embassy personally or send someone else to handle application on their behalf.
3. Non-cypriot applicants who are temporarily staying here have to apply in person to the Embassy.

 Citizens of Cyprus are allowed to stay in Hong Kong for up to 90 days, in Macau for less than 3 months without applying for a visa.
 

Visa Fees

Nationality / Types Fees
Cyprus Single-Entry EUR 15
Double-Entry EUR 23
Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity EUR 30
Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity EUR 45
Other Countries Single-Entry EUR 23
Double-Entry EUR 34
Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity EUR 45
Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity EUR 68

 Effective from Dec. 11, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2024.

Notice: 
1. It usually takes a week for processing. The embassy also provide  expedited service with a surcharge. 
2. Please collect passport with the pick-up ticket given when submitting application.  
3. Pay fees on collection. The embassy does not accept cash as payment, applicants have to pay either with credit/debit card or deposit the money into following bank account in Bank of Cyprus:

EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE'S REP OF CHINA
0110-01-209231-00

 Please contact Embassy of Cyprus in China if Cypriots are in distress there.

 Related China Embassies in Europe: Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia

- Last updated on Apr. 01, 2024 by Catherine He -
Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in Cyprus
Asked by John from NEW ZEALAND | Mar. 31, 2024 12:42Reply
Visiting Cyprus - Can get China Visa
Hi there - I will be in Cyprus for 2.5 weeks visiting friends and wondered if I can process my China visa at the embassy while I am there? I am on a New Zealand passport and have previously been issued visas to visit China. Thank you in advance for clarification and hope that I am able to process while I am there.
Answers (1)
Answered by Joshua | Apr. 01, 2024 02:50
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It's hard for you to get a tourist visa not in your home country if you are not a long-term resident there. So you'd better apply one in New Zealand.
Asked by Vasilis Charalampous from CYPRUS | Dec. 25, 2023 05:45Reply
Visa for China
I’m visiting Hong Kong but I will like to go for a day with the metro line to China what I need to do to make visa ?
Answers (1)
Answered by Daisy | Dec. 25, 2023 18:11
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You need to apply for a Chinese visa in advance or get a 5-day Shenzhen Visa on Arrival at Luohu, Huanggang, and Shekou Ports. However, the voa is only allowed you to visit Shenzhen.
Asked by Petros from CYPRUS | Nov. 23, 2023 23:58Reply
VISA Application Requirements
My daughter will be visiting her friend in China (Chinese national) in early January. She will be staying with her, hence no Hotel Reservation - What are the requirements for a VISA, and how long will it take to issue the VISA?
Answers (1)
Answered by Andrew | Nov. 26, 2023 18:11
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She only needs one invitation letter from her Chinese friends and it generally takes about 4 working days to process the visa.
Asked by M Moore from CYPRUS | Nov. 20, 2023 03:22Reply
Do we need to fill in Chinese Embassy pre flight questionaire at Larnaca Airport prior to boarding.
Answers (1)
Answered by James | Nov. 21, 2023 01:32
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You mean Health Declaration Form? You can fill it out before boarding.
Asked by Giannis from CYPRUS | Nov. 07, 2023 05:40Reply
Visa
Hello with Cypriot passport it have free visa for some hrs?
Answers (3)
Answered by Jesse | Nov. 08, 2023 00:54
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You are eligible for the 24-hour and 144-hour visa-free transit policy as long as your itinerary can meet the requirements.
Answered by Giannis | Nov. 09, 2023 07:41
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Thanks can I stay Shanghai 3 days and after I will go Thailand with? That I unterstand with free visa. How can I take.?
Answered by Gloria | Nov. 09, 2023 18:58
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Yes, your understanding is proper. However, it requires you to have no other stops in China. You need to hold the onward ticket to Thailand on your hand. Upon arrival in Shanghai, get an temporary entry permit at the 144-hour visa-free transit counter in the airport.
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