CyprusIndia: e-Visa

CyprusIndia

Do Cyprus passport holders need a visa for India?

e-Visa

Yes. Cyprus passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance4,169 km, straight line (~5h 24m nonstop)

Visa-free access to India2 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? India passport holders visiting Cyprus: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near India

Cyprus passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Cyprus passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Cyprus passport holders need a visa for India?

Yes. Cyprus passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Cyprus citizens stay in India without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is India from Cyprus?

About 4,169 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 24m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in India?

Indian rupee (INR).

What is the emergency number in India?

100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112.

What time zone is India in?

Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

What is the nearest airport to New Delhi?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter India without a visa?

2 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter India visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Cyprus passport holders visit without a visa instead of India?

Nepal, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Oman, United Arab Emirates.

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°C	51mm	221h
February	15.3°C	6.7°C	45mm	220h
March	19.2°C	9.1°C	37mm	303h
April	23.5°C	11.7°C	49mm	337h
May	29.7°C	16.5°C	19mm	391h
June	33°C	18.8°C	4mm	411h
July	38.3°C	22.9°C	0mm	431h
August	37.9°C	23.2°C	1mm	397h
September	36.6°C	22.5°C	1mm	349h
October	31.2°C	18.5°C	1mm	331h
November	21.4°C	12.9°C	83mm	251h
December	18°C	9.5°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 28, 2026Το Όχι

December 24, 2026Παραμονή Χριστουγέννων

December 25, 2026Χριστούγεννα

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About India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and its most populous. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 94.96 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	7.9°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.1°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.1°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.2°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.4°C	191mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.5°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.2°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.3°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.6°C	1mm	299h

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

India, the largest country in South Asia, is one of the world's oldest civilisations with staggering cultural diversity. Once revered as 'the golden bird', India's cultural heritage is a rich amalgam of the past and present. The most populous nation in the world, India offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today.

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