CyprusFrance: Visa-free

CyprusFrance

Do Cyprus passport holders need a visa for France?

Visa-free

No. Cyprus passport holders do not need a visa to visit France for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance2,951 km, straight line (~3h 58m nonstop)

Visa-free access to France126 of 230 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? France passport holders visiting Cyprus: Visa-free.

France drives on the right, the opposite side to Cyprus. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Other visa-free destinations for Cyprus passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Cyprus passport holders need a visa for France?

No. Cyprus passport holders do not need a visa to visit France for tourism.

How far is France from Cyprus?

About 2,951 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 58m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in France?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in France?

112 / 114 / 15 / 17 / 18.

Does France drive on the same side of the road as Cyprus?

France drives on the right, the opposite side to Cyprus. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is France in?

Paris (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Paris?

Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), about 14 km away.

How many countries can enter France without a visa?

126 of the 230 nationalities this site tracks can enter France visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Cyprus

Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, located off the coast of the Levant mainland in West Asia. The island of Cyprus, which is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean, is divided along the United Nations Buffer Zone between the internationally recognised Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is recognised only by Turkey. The south of the island also hosts the British sovereign military bases of Akrotiri and Dhekelia. The capital and largest city of Cyprus is Nicosia.

CapitalNicosia

RegionSouthern Europe

Population1.4M

Area9,251 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesGreek, Turkish

Calling code+357

Drives on theleft

TimezoneNicosia (UTC+3)

Nearest airportErcan International Airport (ECN), 12 km

Emergency number112 / 1400 / 199

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$41,783 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.1M (2019)

Climate in Nicosia

Warmest July, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Nicosia, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	14.2°C	6.2°C	51mm	221h
February	15.3°C	6.8°C	45mm	220h
March	19.2°C	9.3°C	36mm	303h
April	23.4°C	11.8°C	50mm	337h
May	29.6°C	16.6°C	19mm	391h
June	33°C	18.9°C	4mm	411h
July	38.2°C	22.9°C	0mm	431h
August	37.8°C	23.3°C	1mm	397h
September	36.6°C	22.7°C	1mm	349h
October	31.2°C	18.6°C	1mm	331h
November	21.4°C	13°C	83mm	251h
December	18°C	9.6°C	45mm	250h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Cyprus is an island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey. It is one of the world’s oldest civilisations, with a history of over 11,000 years. Cyprus offers lots of archaeological sites, hiking trails through cedar forests, kilometres and kilometres of gorgeous beaches, and 300 days of sun a year.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Khirokitia
Painted Churches in the Troödos Region
Paphos

Upcoming public holidays

October 1, 2026Επέτειος Κυπριακής Ανεξαρτησίας

October 28, 2026Το Όχι

December 24, 2026Παραμονή Χριστουγέννων

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About France

France, officially the French Republic, is a country primarily located in Western Europe. Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Metropolitan France shares borders with Belgium and Luxembourg to the north; Germany to the northeast; Switzerland to the east; Italy and Monaco to the southeast; Andorra and Spain to the south; and a maritime border with the United Kingdom to the northwest. Its metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea. Its 18 integral regions, five of which are overseas, span a combined area of 632,702 km2 (244,288 sq mi), with a total population estimated at over 69.1 million in 2026. Its capital, largest city and main cultural and economic centre is Paris, with a metropolitan population of over 13 million.

CapitalParis

RegionWestern Europe

Population68.7M

Area551,695 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+33

Drives on theright

TimezoneParis (UTC+2)

Nearest airportParis-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km

Emergency number112 / 114 / 15 / 17 / 18

UNESCO sites71

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$48,986 (2025)

Tourist arrivals117.1M (2020)

Climate in Paris

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Paris, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.9°C	3°C	32mm	138h
February	11.4°C	5.5°C	112mm	148h
March	12°C	4°C	70mm	236h
April	19.6°C	7.8°C	27mm	352h
May	20.6°C	9.4°C	30mm	357h
June	22.7°C	13.3°C	48mm	348h
July	25.4°C	14.4°C	12mm	362h
August	26.9°C	16.8°C	34mm	346h
September	23.3°C	13.4°C	33mm	293h
October	15.1°C	9.4°C	97mm	171h
November	12.9°C	5.9°C	20mm	175h
December	8.6°C	3.9°C	136mm	114h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

France is a country with which almost every traveller has a relationship. Many dream of its joie de vivre shown by the countless cafés, picturesque villages, and world-famous gastronomy. Some come to follow the trail of France's great philosophers, writers and artists, or to immerse in the beautiful language it gave to the world. Others still are drawn to the country's geographical diversity, with its long coastlines, massive mountain ranges and breathtaking farmland vistas. France is famously home to Paris, the enchanting City of Love, where romance dances in the air and every corner whispers sweet nothings.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
Abbey of Fontenay
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments
Beaches of the D-Day Landings, Normandy, 1944
Belfries of Belgium and France
Bertrimoutier Franco-German war cemetery
Canal du Midi
Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims
Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice 1918

December 25, 2026Noël

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