ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW • POPULATION (2025 EST): 1,370,754 • CAPITAL: Nicosia • MAIN CITIES: Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Famagusta • VISA: Passport must contain two blank pages and be valid for at least three months beyond date of departure from the Schengen Area — some airlines require six-months validity. ETIAS required. No visa required for stays of up to 90 days • HEALTH: Immunizations against hepatitis A and B are advised • CURRENCY: Euro (EUR). Credit cards are widely accepted • TIPPING: 5-10% in restaurants; round up the bill in taxis; for hotel
staff, €1-3 per day or bag; for guides, €5-10 per person, per day • TIME: GMT+2 • ELECTRICITY: 230 volts; adapter required • DRIVING: On the left. US driver’s license accepted • PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (2026): Jan 1, 6; Feb 23; Mar 25; Apr 1, 10, 13; May 1; Jun 1; Aug 15; Oct 1, 28; Dec 25-26 • LANGUAGES: Greek and Turkish (co-offi cial); English is common • RELIGION: Greek Orthodox (south); Muslim (north) • DIAL CODE: +357
CLIMATE The hot and dry summer lasts from mid-May to mid-October, while winter runs from November to mid-March and is mild and rainy
GETTING THERE • MAJOR GATEWAY: Larnaca (LCA) • TYPICAL FLYING TIME: One to two layovers: 11h+ from NY; 16h+ from LA; 14h+ from Miami
INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS • Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism • Tensi Tours • T.M.A. Travel Medical Assistance